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Maternal Health Awareness Day: For Your Mental Health

Learn why Maternal Health Awareness Day was created and how you can recognize and treat symptoms of mental health issues common during and after pregnancy.

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Congratulations to Weill Cornell Medicine Physicians Recognized as 2026 Top Doctors

Weill Cornell Medicine physicians have been recognized among the finest in the nation as part of Castle Connolly 2026 Top Doctors.

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Celebrate National Healthy Weight Week All Year Long

Discover the importance of National Healthy Weight Week and learn how you can make this important celebration benefit your good health, 365 days a year.

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Vodcast: Radiculopathy

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Erik Wang explores the complexities of radiculopathy.

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Back on the Water: How Expert Spine Care Restored Len's Active Life

At 70, Len Porcelli is living proof that the right surgical care can restore not just mobility, but the joy of an active life.

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Here’s What We Know: An Update on Childhood Vaccines

Understanding Recent Changes to the CDC Schedule.

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Having Overcome Addiction, He’s Living His Best Life

Brian had everything going for him. He grew up in a small town in Massachusetts. He did well in college, but that’s also when his challenges with addiction began. Alcohol and painkillers were his substances of choice. Normal behavior for a college student? That depends on the person’s emotional health, physiology and family background.

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Here’s What We Know: Women’s Health Screenings Checklist

Want to optimize your health at every stage of life? Here’s what you can do to get started. If you’re at high risk for a condition, ask your doctor about adjusting your screening schedule.

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HHS cuts the number of vaccines recommended for kids

Federal health officials are cutting the number of recommended vaccines for kids, with some immunizations more restricted under the new guidelines. The American Academy of Pediatrics is condemning the change. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician for Weill Cornell Medicine, joins CBS News to break down the changes.

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Here’s What We Know: Men’s Health Through the Ages

The right screenings, tests, and vaccines help protect your health today and for years to come. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy.