Cancer Care

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Understanding the Science of Addiction

Addiction is a complex problem. Although it may have behavioral or emotional triggers, other factors, including genetics, may make overcoming it especially difficult.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): What You Need to Know

STI trends during the COVID-19 pandemic are complex and difficult to interpret, according to a new report issued by the CDC this April, but one thing is clear: STI case numbers are still unacceptably high. In 2020 alone, 2.4 million new cases were reported, calling for a stronger public health response to address STIs across the country.

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Podcast: Brain Tumor Awareness

In this episode of Back to Health, Rajiv Magge, M.D. discusses what patients should know about brain tumors.

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Podcast: Sexual Assault Awareness

In this episode of Women's Health Wednesday series in Back to Health, Rama Rao, M.D. discusses sexual assault awareness month observed in April.

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Podcast: Cardiovascular Health for Kids

Patrick Flynn, M.D. and Ken Bayle, D.O. address general concerns parents may have around cardiac health for their kids, including diet and exercise. They also highlight tips for maintaining good cardiac health for kids as they get older.

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Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Having trouble breathing? Coughing more than usual? If you have previously smoked cigarettes or are currently smoking, then these symptoms could point to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

MS Awareness

Podcast: Environmental and Genetic Risk Factors for Multiple Sclerosis

In this episode of Back to Health, Timothy Vartanian, M.D., Ph.D. discusses the environmental and genetic risk factors that may cause multiple sclerosis (MS).

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Treating Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain

You don’t have to suffer with endometriosis and pelvic pain. Weill Cornell Medicine’s Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Program and its renowned team of minimally invasive gynecological surgeons (MIGS) offer the latest technologies for diagnosing, treating, and managing the pain of this complex condition.

Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis

Podcast: Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Charles Tyshkov, M.D. discusses pediatric multiple sclerosis.

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What is Bowel Endometriosis?

In bowel endometriosis, endometrium tissue grows on the surface of or inside the intestines, on the rectum, or in other parts of the bowel.