September 10, 2026
Honoring the Responders, Those Whose Lives Were Lost, Those Who Survived, and the Enduring Role of the Medical Community, Then and Now Twenty-five years have passed since the World Trade Center's twin towers fell—a single morning that reshaped New York's skyline, and the lives of everyone who called this city home. For those who lived through it, the memory has not faded. Nor has the responsibility it left behind.In the days that followed, the city's medical community became one of its... Read More
September 9, 2026
This August, West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes across the five boroughs of New York City, as well as in Erie, Nassau, Rockland and Suffolk counties. But it isn’t content to simply hang out with its insect host. Sooner or later, an infected mosquito will bite a human, resulting in an illness called West Nile fever.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the majority of people who get infected—roughly 80 percent—don’t develop symptoms. However, 20 percent... Read More
September 9, 2026
For Dr. Justiss Kallos, the pull toward neurosurgery didn't arrive in a single dramatic moment. It built slowly, through a winding path that started with a fascination with the human mind and ended, unexpectedly, in the operating room."I actually started out very interested in psychology and understanding human behavior and the mind," says Dr. Kallos, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and Assistant Attending Neurological Surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian. That... Read More
September 8, 2026
Pancreatic cancer has been one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose and treat. However, important progress is being made to treat pancreatic cancer as researchers and oncologists are now able to target one of the most common drivers of the disease: a gene called KRAS.A major milestone occurred on August 26, 2026, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved daraxonrasib (Rasonque), an oral RAS-targeted therapy, for adults with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.... Read More
September 4, 2026
Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you drink. While drinking water can help, you may also need some more electrolytes.“Anytime you lose fluids through sweating, it's important to replenish both fluids and electrolytes,” says Isabel Reckson, CDCES, CDN, R.D., MPH, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Weill Cornell Medicine. “Replenishing your electrolytes is easy and can be done with simple dietary choices.”Keep reading to learn what electrolytes are, how they... Read More
September 4, 2026
It’s a great day until you tell your toddler no. Suddenly, your child transforms and jumps into a full-blown temper tantrum. “These are emotional outbursts young children can have,” says Dr. Lauren Webb, instructor of psychology in psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. “Tantrums occur when kids experience really big feelings they don’t have the skills to handle or cope with yet.” Keep reading to learn more about this normal part of child development and how you can help prevent them or move... Read More
September 4, 2026
For new parents, the choice between breastfeeding and formula can be intimidating and confusing. Get the facts to make your decision with confidence.Download the guide here or review the infographic below.
September 4, 2026
When menopause arrives, everything changes, including your sex life. Instead of hot nights of passion, you get stuck with night sweats and hot flashes. You may think your days of intimacy are over. However, menopause and sex can coexist.“It’s important that you feel empowered to raise the topic of sexual health in a way that’s... Read More
September 3, 2026
If you’ve been to your doctor’s office lately, chances are that a physician assistant (PA)* was there for part or all of your visit. PAs are indispensable members of your healthcare team, but you may still be curious about what they do and the difference they make in the world of patient care. Dana Waxenberg, a PA who works in Primary Care at Weill Cornell Medicine, is pleased to supply answers to your frequently asked questions about her profession starting with, what is a physician assistant?... Read More
