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Ear, Nose And Throat
One of the First Children in the Nation to Receive a New Gene Therapy is Now Waiting to Hear
Ricky has a rare form of genetic deafness. After becoming the first child in New York to receive a newly approved gene therapy at NewYork-Presbyterian, his family and doctors are awaiting signs of a world he has never heard.
Flu Season 2026-2027: What to Know About the Subclade K Flu Strain, the New mRNA Flu Vaccine and More
The flu changes every year. An internal medicine doctor shares the top things to know this season.
Diet4 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Spice, According to an Integrative Health Expert
An integrative medicine specialist explains how seasonal flavors like cinnamon, ginger and cloves support an anti-inflammatory diet.
Seasonal AllergiesFall Allergies: Symptoms, Causes and How to Find Relief
An ear, nose, and throat doctor shares five ways to prevent fall allergy symptoms and choose the most effective treatments.
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Orthopedic Surgery
Podcast: How Can You Protect Your Joints?
An orthopedic surgeon explains joint health, breaks down common joint conditions, and shares practical tips for protecting our joints as we age.
Rheumatology
Podcast: What is Inflammation, and Why Does it Matter for Your Health?
A rheumatologist explains inflammation and offers evidence-based medical and lifestyle strategies to help reduce inflammation and support long-term health.
Brain Health
Podcast: Does Alcohol Change Your Brain?
A neurologist explains what really happens in your brain when you drink alcohol — and the long-term effects over a lifetime.
Digestive Health
Podcast: Can Supplements Harm Your Liver?
A hepatologist discusses the risks and benefits of dietary supplements, including how they may impact the liver.
Diet
Podcast: What's The Difference Between High Fructose Corn Syrup And Cane Sugar?
A clinical nutritionist and an obesity specialist discuss the health effects of sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup and cane sugar.
Men's Health
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Childhood Illness
Measles is Spreading: What to Know About the Symptoms and the Vaccine
With more than 3,800 measles cases this year alone and a disaster emergency declared in New York State, a pediatric infectious disease physician shares how to protect yourself from the virus and what to do if you’ve been exposed.
Heart Disease
What is Holiday Heart Syndrome?
A cardiologist explains why cardiac complications spike during the holidays and how to celebrate without compromising your heart health.
Pregnancy
Vaccines and the Flu Shot During Pregnancy: Why They’re Important for You and Your Baby
An OB-GYN shares expert guidance on the vaccines that can help protect you and your baby before and after birth.
Youth Mental Health
A Smartphone by Age 12 Is Linked to Eating Disorders, New Study Finds
A clinical psychologist breaks down four takeaways from new research showing early smartphone use can lead to eating disorder symptoms.
Depression
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? A Psychologist Explains Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Understand the difference between seasonal affective disorder and the winter blues, common SAD symptoms and causes, and treatments that can help, from light therapy to counseling.
Lung Cancer
Inherited EGFR Gene Mutation Linked to Much Higher Lung Cancer Risk, a New Study Has Found
Researchers found that a rare inherited EGFR mutation may raise lung cancer risk up to 25-fold. An oncologist explains what the findings could mean for patients.
Anxiety
What Is High-Functioning Anxiety? A Neuropsychologist Shares Symptoms and Ways to Cope
People with high-functioning anxiety may excel at work, school or caregiving while privately struggling with self-pressure and worry. Learn an expert’s tips to recognize and manage it.
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
How to Start Running After a Long Break, According to a Sports Medicine Doctor
Learn how to ease back into running after a long hiatus, stay injury-free and find the joy.
Influenza
How to Protect Against the Flu
A primary care doctor explains what you need to know about the flu, and the best way to protect yourself.
Colds
Nasal Congestion: What Causes a Stuffy Nose and How to Treat It
An ear, nose and throat expert shares tips to find relief from persistent nasal congestion and explains when to see a doctor.