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Microplastics: What They Are and Why They Matter to You

Get the scoop on microplastics. While there is still much to learn, it’s clear that these tiny particles can have a big effect on your health.

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH): A Highly Treatable Brain Disorder

Ever since Billy Joel revealed on Instagram that he was suffering from normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), his condition has become big news, along with the surgical treatment that has eased his symptoms.

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The Quiet Strength of Trauma Surgeons in Times of Crisis

In the wake of tragedy, when communities are shaken and lives are upended, trauma surgeons quietly step into the chaos. Their work is often unseen, but its impact is profound. These medical professionals operate under immense pressure, making rapid decisions that can mean the difference between life and death. Their role is not only clinical—it’s deeply human.

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NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center Earns Recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center from the Mitral Foundation for Third Consecutive Year

For the third consecutive year, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center has been recognized with the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award by the Mitral Foundation for demonstrated excellence in heart valve repair. NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center is one of 23 centers across the U.S. to receive this award. This award recognizes NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center’s contribution to... Read More

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Here’s What We Know: Vaccine Recommendations by Age Group

Learn what we know about vaccine recommendations by age group. From birth to mid-life and beyond, here are the vaccines you need.

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Weill Cornell Medicine’s HCM Program Transforms Patient’s Quality of Life

Last summer, Rich Meissner’s relaxing family vacation took a harrowing turn after he was involved in a serious car accident.

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Vodcast: Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA)

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Fahey discusses pulsed field ablation, a minimally invasive procedure used in removing benign thyroid nodules

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‘There’s a lot of hope’: Brooklynite steps up as organ donor for a friend in need

A pair of Brooklynites share their organ donation story.

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Here’s What We Know: Required Vaccinations for Back to School

Get your kids ready for school. Find out what vaccines are required for the upcoming school year to ensure a healthy and safe return to class.

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Here’s What We Know: New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance For Healthy Pregnant Adults and Children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidelines regarding who should receive the COVID-19 vaccine and who shouldn’t. Healthy children and pregnant women are no longer on the list of vaccine-eligible Americans.