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Congratulations to Weill Cornell Medicine Physicians Recognized as 2026 Top Doctors

Weill Cornell Medicine physicians have been recognized among the finest in the nation as part of Castle Connolly 2026 Top Doctors.

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Celebrate National Healthy Weight Week All Year Long

Discover the importance of National Healthy Weight Week and learn how you can make this important celebration benefit your good health, 365 days a year.

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The Evolving Landscape of Liver Cancer and Metastatic Cancer Treatment: Precision Surgery, Targeted Therapies, and New Technologies

Liver cancer care is evolving quickly with new tools and technologies that are helping to expand what treatment is possible for patients with both primary liver tumors and other forms of cancer that have spread to the liver, also known as metastatic disease.

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What is Melanoma?

Melanoma is a type of a skin cancer that occurs in melanocytes, the cells that give the skin its color. When these cells grow out of control, melanoma can form.

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Podcast: The Treatment Toolkit for Liver Cancer and Metastatic Disease, from Surgery to Shockwaves and Beyond

Dr. Manish Shah and Dr. Juan Rocca discuss the liver’s complicated and critical role in cancer care, from its position as a hotspot for metastasis to the role of the liver in impacting how well certain immunotherapy, chemotherapy and other cancer therapies will work.

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Vodcast: Radiculopathy

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Erik Wang explores the complexities of radiculopathy.

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Back on the Water: How Expert Spine Care Restored Len's Active Life

At 76, Len Porcelli is living proof that the right surgical care can restore not just mobility, but the joy of an active life.

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Here’s What We Know: An Update on Childhood Vaccines

Understanding Recent Changes to the CDC Schedule.

 Dr. Avery teaching medical school students about substance use.

Having Overcome Addiction, He’s Living His Best Life

Brian had everything going for him. He grew up in a small town in Massachusetts. He did well in college, but that’s also when his challenges with addiction began. Alcohol and painkillers were his substances of choice. Normal behavior for a college student? That depends on the person’s emotional health, physiology and family background.

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Here’s What We Know: Women’s Health Screenings Checklist

Want to optimize your health at every stage of life? Here’s what you can do to get started. If you’re at high risk for a condition, ask your doctor about adjusting your screening schedule.