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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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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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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.

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From Debilitating Headaches to Life Restored: How Weill Cornell Medicine's CSF Leak Program Is Changing Lives

When patients first experience headaches that worsen every time they stand up, they never imagine months and sometimes even years of testing and countless doctor visits before getting answers. For many patients with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, the journey to diagnosis and treatment can be long and frustrating—until they find the specialized care they need at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Hernia: A Common Complaint that May Require Surgical Repair

A hernia can seem bizarre, even mysterious to its adult sufferer. Something is sticking out, usually in the groin, thigh or belly, and it doesn’t seem to get better over time.