Patient Care Blog

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Prioritizing Your Health in the New Year: Women’s Health Screenings

The new year offers the perfect opportunity to take stock of your health. Learn what screenings and visits are recommended for you according to your age.

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As You Age: A Men’s Health Checklist

It’s important for men to prioritize their health during every stage of life. Stay on track with maintaining good health with this men’s health checklist.

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Weill Cornell Medicine Receives Grant for Blood Test to Diagnose Breast Cancer

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers received a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program to validate a new blood test for the early detection of breast cancer.

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Podcast: Preventing Choking Hazards

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Elizabeth K. Flowers discusses what parents should know about preventing choking hazards in children.

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CPR Can Save Someone’s Life

CPR—short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation—is an emergency procedure that can save a person’s life. It’s used when a person’s heart stops beating, also known as cardiac arrest. And when that happens, it can’t pump blood to the rest of the body. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), death can happen in minutes without treatment.

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Podcast: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

In this episode of Women's Health Wednesday series of Back to Health, Dr. Rekha B. Kumar discusses what women should know about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

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Treating Depression and Anxiety in Women

Learn the unique challenges women face when it comes to depression and anxiety. Discover effective strategies for overcoming these conditions.

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What to Know About Youth Anxiety

Anxiety can be particularly problematic for kids and teens for various reasons. Learn how to help and recognize the signs of youth anxiety.

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Headache: A Common Long COVID Symptom

Who hasn’t had a headache at some point in their lives? It’s as common as the common cold, and a couple of ibuprofen tablets may be all you need to ease the pain. But for some people, such as those who suffer from cluster headache or migraine, headaches can be severe and debilitating. And migraine-like headaches are being tracked as the most common symptom of long COVID, says Dr. Matthew Robbins, Associate Professor of Neurology and Associate Attending Neurologist at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Infographic: Healthy Tips For Winter Travel

Prevent illness or injury this holiday season with a few simple tips.