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How to Avoid Insect Bites and What to Do if You Get Bitten

Summer has arrived, and for some city dwellers, that means it’s time to head out to the countryside for a well-earned vacation. But with all its pleasures, the season comes with a wealth of insects, including mosquitoes, flies, and stinging wasps and bees. Arachnids such as spiders, scorpions, mites and ticks also tend to show up in greater numbers from May through October.

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Summer Uptick in COVID-19 Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalizations

If you wake up with a sore throat, a headache and a runny nose this summer, you may have a cold, but getting tested for COVID-19 makes sense in light of the recent uptick in COVID-related Emergency Room visits and hospitalizations. Across the U.S., these have increased by 10 to 20 percent over the past few weeks. But the numbers remain low and may even be leveling off, says Dr. Roy Gulick, infectious disease specialist, Rochelle Belfer Professor in Medicine and Attending Physician at Weill... Read More

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Infographic: Joining Hands This Psoriasis Action Month

This August, come together in support of our loved ones affected by psoriasis.

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Infographic: Men’s Health Through the Ages

Men: Do you want good health at every stage of life? Try some of these tips to help make it happen.

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Podcast: Well-Child Visits

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Corey Wasserman discusses what parents and patients should know about annual pediatric well visits.

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Staying Hydrated This Summer

Water composes from 55 to 75 percent of the human body. Usually, we take in enough H2O to meet our needs and maintain the right levels of that indispensable nutrient. But it’s easy, especially during the hot summer months, to lose water through perspiration, and we may lose more of it than we take in.

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Physical Activity for Children and Teens Will Deliver Lifelong Benefits

It’s called “physical literacy,” and it’s as important to your child’s health and development as a nutritious diet and vaccines to protect against polio, measles and other infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

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Malaria Infections in Florida and Texas: Will They Spread?

A century ago, malaria was endemic in the United States, especially in the South, but thanks to a vigorous public health response, the disease was considered eliminated in this country by 1951, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In recent weeks, however, 4 cases of malaria in Florida and 1 in Texas have been reported. All 5 patients have been treated, and all are recovering. So why all the brouhaha over just 5 cases? Because they’re unusual and unexpected, says... Read More

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Infographic: Women’s Health Screenings Checklist

Women have unique health needs at each stage of their lives. With that comes different check-ups and examinations every couple years. Please follow this general guideline of important screenings for women at every age.

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Prevent Sun Damage and Heat-Related Illnesses in Children

The summer sun is here! Now is time for fun activities outside and making memories together that will be cherished. Protect this time with some simple safety strategies for enjoying the summer heat.