November 18, 2024
If winter’s short days and overcast skies get you down, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The American Psychiatric Association estimates that 1 in 20 American adults experience this winter-based depression. Here’s how to make it to brighter days.
November 13, 2024
November is American Diabetes Month. What should you do? Take this time to learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of diabetes.
November 12, 2024
Seizures are one of the most common symptoms of epilepsy. How is epilepsy diagnosed, and how can you manage it? Read on to find out.
November 11, 2024
In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Tiffany Lin discusses what patients should know about Botox treatment for headaches and migraine.
November 7, 2024
From young children to teens, young adults and weekend sports enthusiasts of every age, “we treat a wide variety of injured patients in the Emergency Department (ED),” says Dr. Justine Ko, Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Assistant Attending Physician at Weill Cornell Medicine.
October 30, 2024
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.
October 29, 2024
Mental health issues often arise during the adolescent years. Would you recognize the signs and know what to do? Read this and you will.
October 28, 2024
In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng discusses what patients should know about cryptogenic stroke.
October 24, 2024
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.
