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Podcast: Pediatric Diabetes Prevention

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Elizabeth Gunkle, C.P.N.P., discusses ways to help prevent diabetes in children.

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When Family Members Have Different Political Views

Learn how to deal with family members with different political views by navigating with curiosity, setting boundaries and protecting your own mental health.

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Travel Medicine: A Weill Cornell Medicine Clinic that Aims to Keep You Safe When Traveling to Exotic Locations

In operation for more than 30 years, Weill Cornell Medicine’s travel medicine practice is dedicated to the needs of travelers departing from and returning to New York City. The physicians and nurse practitioners associated with the practice offer advice and immunizations for adults, children and families—services tailored to the needs of travelers to tropical or subtropical destinations in Central or South America, South or Southeast Asia or Sub-Saharan Africa.

Podcast: Hand & Upper Extremity Injuries

Here's What We Know: New Dietary Guidelines Embody Both Change and Continuity

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) share many common features with past versions, but they also stake out new territory. In other words, they embody both change and continuity. Let’s take a look at how the DGA have evolved over time.

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Time to Prep for Colonoscopy? Here’s What You Should Know

Learn when and how to prep for a colonoscopy. This unique screening can detect cancer early and even help you prevent colorectal cancer from developing.

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Managing Fitness, Sports and Work-Related Injuries

Learn the essentials of managing fitness, sports and work-related injuries: what causes the problems, how to treat them and steps to avoid injury in the future.

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Infographic: Sleep and Time Changes

Time changes can disrupt your sleep routine. Help your body adjust with these simple tips.

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Cancer Rehabilitation: Helping You Feel More Like You

Learn what cancer rehabilitation is, what cancer side effects it helps manage and how an individualized program can improve your function and quality of life.

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Treating Myofascial Pain: Relief Is Available

Learn about recognizing symptoms, diagnosing, and treating myofascial pain. With the proper treatment, you can overcome the pain and return to your life.

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Advances in Managing Mismatch Repair-Deficient Colon Cancer and Lynch Syndrome

Mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) colon cancer, also known as microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H), is a biologically distinct form of colorectal cancer caused by mutations in some of the genes that are involved in correcting mistakes made when DNA is copied in a cell. This type of colon cancer is highly responsive to treatment with immunotherapy, which has reshaped how clinicians’ approach care, leading to major advances across both early-stage and metastatic disease.