September 4, 2026
Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you drink. While drinking water can help, you may also need some more electrolytes.“Anytime you lose fluids through sweating, it's important to replenish both fluids and electrolytes,” says Isabel Reckson, CDCES, CDN, R.D., MPH, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Weill Cornell Medicine. “Replenishing your electrolytes is easy and can be done with simple dietary choices.”Keep reading to learn what electrolytes are, how they... Read More
September 4, 2026
It’s a great day until you tell your toddler no. Suddenly, your child transforms and jumps into a full-blown temper tantrum.“These are emotional outbursts young children often have,” says Dr. Lauren Webb, instructor of psychology in psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. “Tantrums occur when kids experience really big feelings they don’t have the skills to handle or cope with.”Keep reading to learn more about this normal part of... Read More
September 4, 2026
When menopause arrives, everything changes, including your sex life. Instead of hot nights of passion, you get stuck with night sweats and hot flashes. You may think your days of intimacy are over. However, menopause and sex can coexist.“It’s important that you feel empowered to raise the topic of sexual health in a way that’s... Read More
September 3, 2026
If you’ve been to your doctor’s office lately, chances are that a physician assistant (PA)* was there for part or all of your visit. PAs are indispensable members of your healthcare team, but you may still be curious about what they do and the difference they make in the world of patient care. Dana Waxenberg, a PA who works in Primary Care at Weill Cornell Medicine, is pleased to supply answers to your frequently asked questions about her profession starting with, what is a physician assistant?... Read More
August 26, 2026
Sunscreen is an effective, low-cost tool for reducing skin cancer risk. According to Dr. Alreem Al-Nabti, Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Assistant Attending Dermatologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, regular sunscreen use potentially cuts melanoma risk in half.Sunscreen is one component of an overall approach to sun safety that also includes shade, protective clothing and avoiding sun exposure during the hours when ultraviolet (UV) radiation is at its peak—typically, between 10:... Read More
August 26, 2026
Summer is winding down, and it’s time for another school year. While you scramble for school supplies and new clothes, remember to schedule your child’s immunizations. Download the guide here or review the infographic below.
August 25, 2026
A natural part of aging involves cell division. Our body is made up of different types of cells. Some of these cells may divide several times and then die naturally, while others, known as stem cells, divide countless times and serve as a reservoir for new cells in our body. Inside the bone marrow, stem cells continuously produce new blood cells. Over decades, the repeated cell division of these stem cells creates an opportunity for random mutations to occur. Most of these mutations are... Read More
August 17, 2026
On August 10, a recent executive order issued by the White House regarding “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations,” proposes that all children receive 11 vaccines, instead of the 18 that are in place.
