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Infographic: Are You Facing Fall Allergies?

If you find yourself sniffling and sneezing as the weather cools down, you may suspect the flu or COVID-19. However, it may be fall allergies.

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Here's What We Know: Vaccines for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends a single dose of Moderna’s RSV vaccine for adults 75 years and older, and for adults 50 to 74 years old who have underlying conditions that can increase their risk for severe disease. These include chronic lung or cardiac diseases, severe obesity or a severely compromised immune system, among others.

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Hernias in Babies and Children

“A pediatric hernia usually occurs in the abdomen or groin when the internal organs push through that opening or weakness, creating a bulge,” she says, not unlike the adult version.

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September Is National Cholesterol Education Month

Learn about the benefits and dangers of cholesterol during September, National Cholesterol Education Month, to enjoy improved health all year long.

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Here’s What We Know: Impact of mRNA Vaccines

mRNA is a platform that can be used to create vaccines against a wide variety of diseases. One of the great advantages of the platform is that a vaccine can be quickly manufactured and scaled up, no matter which virus is being targeted.

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National Recovery Month: A Time for Reflection and Action

Learn why National Recovery Month exists and what you can do to identify and manage triggers that may lead to mental health or substance abuse events.

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Here‘s What We Know: How Vaccines Help Prevent Disease

From eradicating deadly diseases to preventing seasonal outbreaks, vaccines continue to protect individuals and strengthen communities.

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Podcast: Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) & Melanoma: A New Era of Treatment

Dr. Manish Shah spoke with melanoma expert Dr. Barbara Ma about how this treatment works, how it differs from other therapies, the logistics of this treatment process for patients, and more.

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From the Neck Up: An Exceptional Surgeon Does it All

What do sleep apnea, dental implants, jaw cysts and wisdom teeth have in common? The answer is Dr. Ryan Williams. He’s Chief of Sleep Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery and of Surgery in the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. He’s that rare healer who bridges two major specialties, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Infographic: Is It PCOS?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects women of childbearing age. It happens when the ovaries create excessive male hormones, which can disrupt menstrual cycles and impact fertility.