Cancer Care

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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.

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Infographic: SIDS: Reducing the Risks

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a serious concern for many parents. Understanding the potential risk factors and taking proactive steps can help protect your little one.

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Mental Health Matters in the Adolescent Years

Mental health issues often arise during the adolescent years. Would you recognize the signs and know what to do? Read this and you will.

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Podcast: Cryptogenic Stroke

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng discusses what patients should know about cryptogenic stroke.

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“It Felt Like a Miracle” (A Hemifacial Spasm Story)

It began in 2017, as a twitch in Emma Novick's left eye. The tic wasn’t painful, but it became more persistent over time, pulling downward into her cheek. Emma was diagnosed with hemifacial spasm, which is caused by irritation of one of the cranial nerves that control movement in the face. Uncomfortable and embarrassing, the condition causes distress in those who experience it. "It became very psychological," Emma says.

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Political Discord Within Families: How to Cope

In pre-internet days—before the explosion of online news outlets and before social media, with its insulated “bubbles” of opinion—we were all receiving roughly the same information from a smaller number of television channels and print publications. The way we receive political information nowadays leads to more polarized discourse, says Dr. Shannon Bennett, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry and Assistant Attending Psychologist at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Preconception and Prenatal Genetic Counseling

Let’s focus on preconception and prenatal genetic counseling. Continue reading for information about genetic counseling services at Weill Cornell Medicine, thanks to Dr. Bassetti.

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West Nile Virus from A to Z

West Nile virus, a potentially serious disease, belongs to the group of viruses called arboviruses. Closely related viruses are those that cause dengue fever and yellow fever. All 3 of these are mosquito-borne.

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Infographic: Better Menopause Management

The challenges of managing menopausal symptoms are real. Here are some ways you can navigate this significant life transition with confidence and support.

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Trick or Treating the Safe, Sweet Way

Is your little one excited to hit the streets for a candy-filled Halloween? Remember these tips to keep the holiday as safe as it is sweet.