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Anne Jablonski, DNP, FNP-C, presents “A Quick Guide to Common Anti-Obesity Medications”

On February 23, Anne Jablonski, DNP, FNP-C, presented a health education seminar entitled, “A Quick Guide to Common Anti-Obesity Medications” at the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center.This health education seminar introduced weight loss medications and answered the most common questions surrounding them.Anne Jablonski, DNP, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner specializing in endocrinology, diabetes metabolism, and weight management at Weill Cornell Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Nursing at... Read More

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Here’s What We Know: How Vaccines Are Made

The very first vaccine was created at the tail end of the 18th century by Dr. Edward Jenner, an English physician and scientist, to protect against smallpox. He injected his patients with the cowpox virus, a related but far milder infection. And, lo and behold, it worked.

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Staying Hydrated and Healthy the Right Way

Get the scoop on how hydration influences your health, how much water you should drink every day and whether sports drinks outperform H2O.

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Supporting Women’s Mental Health in the Reproductive Years

Discover the connection between reproductive health and mental health issues in women and how Weill Cornell Medicine can help.

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Summer Safety Tips For The Whole Family

From sunburn to air pollution and from insect bites to dehydration, summer comes with its own set of risks to our health and safety—but whatever the issue, we’ve got you covered. See the tips and strategies below.

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Vodcast: Understanding Gut Health

Dr. Carolyn Newberry explores the vital role gut health plays throughout our lives. Discover how the microbiome impacts overall well-being, including aspects you may not have considered, such as mental health and mood regulation.

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Infographic: Managing Your Blood Pressure

Think you know blood pressure? Test your knowledge with these true-or-false statements.

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Alternatives to Eggs: A Nutritionist Weighs In

The price of eggs has skyrocketed over the past year or two, largely due to the spread of bird flu. Since the start of the outbreak, more than 168 million birds have been slaughtered—most of them egg-laying hens. As a result, with demand far outstripping supply, the cost of a dozen eggs has more than doubled.

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Infographic: Tips for Managing Spring Allergies

Learn what you can do to help alleviate symptoms triggered by seasonal allergies.

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Video Recording Available for "Interstitial Lung Disease & Pulmonary Fibrosis"

On May 13, Dr. Kerri Aronson presented the health seminar, "Interstitial Lung Disease & Pulmonary Fibrosis" online. The seminar provided an overview of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pulmonary Fibrosis, including causes, diagnoses, common symptoms, and both medication and non-medication approaches to treatment. The session also covered some of the ongoing research for treatment.Click here to watch a recording of "Health Seminar: Interstitial... Read More