July 15, 2021
To raise awareness and promote understanding of these conditions, and of non-congenital conditions of the head and face resulting from illness or injury and affecting thousands of infants, children, teens, and adults each year, National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month was established.
July 14, 2021
Despite overwhelming evidence that the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine outweigh the risks, and that the chances of dying from the coronavirus far exceed those of having an adverse reaction to the shot, reports of rare, (fewer than one in a million) post-vaccine blood clots may have you reconsidering vaccination.
July 13, 2021
The pandemic may have made you put routine medical procedures and screenings on hold. Can you reschedule them, now that the COVID-19 vaccine is here? Yes.
July 12, 2021
In this episode of Back to Health, Andrew Alexis M.D., MPH discusses skin cancer, one of the most common cancer types.
July 8, 2021
A new COVID-19 vaccine from a company called Novavax may soon present Americans with a fourth option for fighting the coronavirus.
July 7, 2021
The pandemic is taking a toll on mental health. Fear of illness, as well as loss of income, housing, or schooling have left many people anxious, lonely, and depressed.
July 6, 2021
Although the COVID-19 vaccines are beating back the virus, the latest variant, ‘Delta,’ is spreading worldwide and could take a powerful toll on unvaccinated populations, especially young adults and underserved individuals.
July 5, 2021
Caitlin Hoffman, M.D. and Vikash Modi, M.D. discuss the multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial program at Weill Cornell Medicine.
July 1, 2021
Fireworks go with summer. But if handled improperly, they can cause serious damage not only to your body, including your eyes, but also to property.
June 30, 2021
Make your summer as carefree as possible by taking the proper health and safety precautions.
