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Podcast: What to Know For Flu Season

In this special episode of Kids Health Cast from our Back to Health channel, Lisa Kalik, M.D. and Alphonso Scotti, PA-C discuss preparing for the upcoming flu season.

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Podcast: Detecting Breast Cancer

Breast cancer screening aims to catch breast abnormalities and cancers early, often before the onset of physical symptoms. There are many tools available including mammography, ultrasound, and MRI as well as image-assisted biopsies.

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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: What You Need to Know

Diseases of the liver are often traced to heavy alcohol consumption, but non-drinkers may develop a condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. It’s usually seen in people with metabolic syndrome: obesity plus diabetes or prediabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

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Infographic: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month helps promote screenings, share survivor stories and encourage education.

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Podcast: World Menopause Day

Today's special episode of Back to Health is in observance of World Menopause Day. This previous conversation features Susan Loeb-Zeitlin, M.D., who leads the Midlife Program at Weill Cornell Medicine. We discuss menopause and the life changes women can expect as we age.

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Be Kind to Your Spine

The global burden of low back pain is greater than cancer, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease combined.

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Infographic: National ADHD Awareness Month

October Is National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. ADHD is a medical condition that affects how the brain works. It can take many forms, in that people with ADHD may be challenged with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

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Podcast: Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention

In this episode of Women's Health Wednesday series of Back to Health, Panagiota Andreopoulou, M.D. discusses what women need to know about osteoporosis

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Conservative and Surgical Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathies

Inflammation, degeneration, and ruptures of the Achilles tendon are common afflictions for people of all ages, ranging from athletes and other active individuals to chronic conditions in older people.

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Podcast: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Community on National Coming Out Day

Today's special episode of Kids Health Cast for National Coming Out Day comes from our Back to Health series. This conversation features Constance Zhou, MD-PhD Candidate and Co-Executive Director of the Wellness Qlinic.