June 10, 2022
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, may evoke certain stigmas and associations, but when used in medicine, marijuana is a highly regulated botanical. If prescribed under proper guidance, medical marijuana can often be a helpful tool in cancer symptom management, from nausea and lack of appetite to chronic pain and beyond. Multidisciplinary cancer care teams can offer knowledge and support in navigating state-by-state legislation and prescription logistics, as well as in determining if this... Read More
June 9, 2022
The term “dysphagia” may be unfamiliar to most of us, but its symptoms are all too real if you experience it. The word simply means “difficulty swallowing.” During June—Dysphagia Awareness Month—we have an opportunity to learn about a process we all take for granted, and what can go wrong with this most seemingly natural of functions.
June 8, 2022
As we shed our winter coats for summer swimsuits, it’s good to take a moment and consider your risk of skin cancer. Weill Cornell Medicine wants to make sure you know what to look out for when it comes to skin cancer.
June 7, 2022
For opera singers, Broadway performers and public speakers, the voice is a professional asset, comparable to a surgeon’s hands or a pilot’s vision. But most of us tend to take our voices for granted—unless something goes wrong. During the long months of the pandemic, some people have developed vocal problems related to the heavy use of Zoom and other remote meeting platforms.
June 6, 2022
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Julia Cron, M.D., FACOG discusses adolescent menstrual issues.
June 2, 2022
In one week's time, Jaclyn went from going out with friends for a bachelorette party to spending the night in the hospital as providers administered immediate treatment. “No one can prepare you for how cancer is going to change your life,” says Jaclyn.
June 1, 2022
In December 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Paxlovid, an antiviral medication, for emergency use as a treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Emergency use authorization is different from all-out approval. More evidence will be needed before the FDA approves Paxlovid definitively.
May 31, 2022
May Is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Celebrate by getting back into a regular fitness routine or starting one. Here’s how to jump in.
May 30, 2022
In this episode of Back to Health, Tiffany Lin M.D. and Philip Petrou, M.D. highlight what patients should know about arthritis.
May 27, 2022
A cancer diagnosis can often feel like an unexpected roadblock in your life, taking a toll on more than just your physical health. From treatment side effects to financial concerns or just maintaining social interactions, the impact of cancer can feel overwhelming. Questions and uncertainties can increase feelings of stress and anxiety, placing the body’s mental state into one of survival, otherwise known as the fight, flight, or freeze response.
