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Infographic: Heart Health is Women’s Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites heart disease as the number one cause of death for women in the United States, accounting for 1 in 5 female deaths. Still, many people don’t realize heart disease affects women differently than men.

Dr. Daniel Pak speaks on "New Therapies for Spinal Stenosis"

On January 25, Dr. Daniel Pak presented a health education seminar entitled, “New Therapies for Spinal Stenosis” at the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center.Spinal stenosis occurs when the space around your spinal cord becomes too narrow, which irritates the spinal cord and/or the nerves that branch off it. Spinal stenosis causes symptoms like back or neck pain and tingling in your arms or legs. In this talk, Dr. Daniel Pak discussed new and emerging minimally invasive treatments for spinal... Read More

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Podcast: Keeping Your Child's Heart Healthy

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Amanda Lin discusses what parents should know about keeping their child's heart healthy.

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Infographic: National Glaucoma Awareness Month

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Take a few moments to learn about the risk factors of glaucoma so you can stay ahead of the disease.

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A Nationwide Blood Shortage Is Affecting New York City’s Blood Supply

January is National Blood Donor Month. However, a perfect storm of conditions has created an emergency blood shortage affecting doctors and patients at Weill Cornell Medicine along with millions of residents in the New York Metropolitan Area.

Tired Mother Suffering from experiencing postnatal depression

A New Treatment for Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression, then, occurs during the first year after giving birth. But for many, mood disorders can occur during pregnancy, well before a woman gives birth.

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Podcast: Dystonia

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Andrea Yoo discusses what patients should know about dystonia.

Man talking to his support group about his successful fight with drug addiction

Navigating Alcohol Misuse and Recovery

Navigating the road from alcohol misuse to recovery can be hard. Finding supportive care is a key component in achieving long-term recovery.

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Infographic: National Birth Defects Awareness Month

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. Learn what you can do to protect your baby.

doctor and her preteen patient are talking in hospital office.

Podcast: Changes During Puberty

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Chandrika Sridharamurthy discusses what parents and patients should know about the changes that happen in puberty.