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Here’s What We Know: Which Travel Vaccines Do You Need?

Have a big international trip planned? Before you pack your bags and head to the airport, give your health an added layer of protection with recommended travel vaccines.“Prevention is always the best medicine,” says Dr. Ole Vielemeyer, associate professor of clinical medicine and medical director of Weill Cornell Medicine Travel Medicine. “This is especially true when you go to parts of the world... Read More

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Longevity Medicine at Weill Cornell: A New Era of Personalized, Preventive Health

Imagine having the knowledge, tools and expert guidance to stay ahead of illness long before it has a chance to take hold. That future isn’t theoretical…it’s happening now at Weill Cornell’s Longevity Medicine program.Redefining What Health Can BeWelcome to the future of medicine, where prevention is proactive, care is personalized and aging is no longer synonymous with decline. Our Longevity Medicine Program sits at the intersection of cutting-edge diagnostics, advanced imaging, performance... Read More

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Panic Attack or Heart Attack? How to Tell the Difference

A cardiologist and psychiatrist explain the differences between panic attack and heart attack symptoms and how you can reduce your risk for both.

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They Gave Us Our Daughter Back: Emma’s Journey Through Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery

Emma Lutz is an eleven-year-old who radiates creativity and confidence. She builds elaborate Lego worlds, bakes with her mom and fills every room with warmth. But just a year ago, her family feared they might never see this version of her again.

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Girl Dinner and Boy Kibble: Meal Prep Trends that May Create More Problems Than They Solve

If you spend time on TikTok, Instagram or any other social media platform, you may have come across videos depicting "Girl Dinner" and "Boy Kibble." Both are convenience-driven approaches to meal preparation.

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Could Your Marijuana Habit Lead to Cannabis Use Disorder?

Learn about cannabis use disorder, its symptoms and available treatments, and other unwanted complications that may arise when using marijuana.

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Managing Food Allergies and More in School

Learn simple steps for managing food allergies, celiac disease and more in school. Then work toward building a safe, healthy learning environment for all.

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Here’s What We Know: How Immunotherapy Clinical Trials Are Reshaping Cancer Care

Learn how immunotherapy clinical trials are taking an advanced treatment option and applying it in a growing number of cancer types and stages.

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Infographic: IBS in Women

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common but complex condition that affects the digestive tract, and it is nearly twice as common in women as in men. Understand how your body works to better manage symptoms and reclaim your quality of life.

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Infographic: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people experience the world and communicate with others.