March 7, 2024
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
August 5, 2026
Women have long been subjected to unrealistic standards of beauty and intense pressure to attain them. But apparently, men have been experiencing similar pressures and taking extreme measures to live up to some physical ideal. It’s called “looksmaxxing”—that is, maximizing one’s appearance.And it isn’t new. The phenomenon has to do principally with building muscle. Decades ago, there were television ads depicting a “97-pound weakling” and a bodybuilder’s remedy for that lamentable state. In the... Read More
August 5, 2026
Ticks aren’t just a problem in the countryside or wilderness area. Wherever you live—in a small town, a suburb or a city—ticks are almost certainly living there too; even in New York City, where you might not expect to encounter them.Climate change has been creating the conditions for ticks to thrive in more places than ever. As well, tick season isn’t limited to the summer months. It lasts from spring well into the late fall. Ticks may even be active on warmer winter days.Two types of ticks... Read More
August 5, 2026
En este episodio de Kids Health Cast, la Dra. Andrea Temkin-Yu analiza el aumento de la ansiedad y los trastornos de salud mental entre los adolescentes. Destaca estrategias prácticas y efectivas que los padres pueden utilizar para apoyar a sus hijos adolescentes, fortalecer su bienestar emocional y crear un entorno de apoyo frente a los desafíos actuales. También aborda el impacto de las redes sociales y cómo identificar las señales y síntomas que pueden afectar la salud mental de los... Read More
July 31, 2026
This is the second of three articles about gastrointestinal disorders that affect children. The first one focused on eosinophilic GI disorders (EGID), while the third will explain disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI).
July 31, 2026
This is the third in a series of articles about gastrointestinal conditions that affect children. The first article focused on eosinophilic GI disorders, while the second provided a thorough explanation of celiac disease.
July 31, 2026
Your heart, arteries and blood vessels make up your cardiovascular system, and good cardiovascular health is essential to good overall health. It’s especially important in keeping your brain safe and sound.“The heart and brain are part of the same plumbing system,” says Dr. Gabriella Tosto-D’Antonio, chief nurse practitioner in Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. “Every heartbeat... Read More
July 31, 2026
This is the first of three articles concerning gastrointestinal disorders in children. The second article will focus on celiac disease, and the third will explain disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI).An eosinophil (pronounced ee·ow·si·nuh·fil) is a white blood cell that helps fight off certain types of infections—parasites, for example. But they’re often seen in high numbers in response to allergic conditions.Eosinophils are usually low in number in the blood stream, but sometimes they can... Read More
July 31, 2026
When liver injury or inflammation causes scarring, it can lead to cirrhosis, a condition that affects liver function and is a risk factor for liver cancer.Though cirrhosis presents challenges, many can manage their health and reduce risks effectively with the right lifestyle and medical care.Download the guide here or review the infographic below.
