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After a Childhood Marked by Severe Scoliosis, Kyphosis and Over 40 Surgeries, a Complex Spinal Operation Gives a College Student a New Life
When extreme curvature of his spine made Corbin Mock’s future uncertain, the Texas teen and his family turned to experts at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian, hoping one day he might live a life free from additional spine surgery.
Infectious DiseasesThe Lone Star Tick: What to Know About the Tick that Causes a Red Meat Allergy
An expert explains how a tick bite can cause a meat allergy and what to watch for if you’ve been bitten by the lone star tick.
Childhood IllnessMeasles is Spreading: What to Know About the Symptoms and the Vaccine
With more than 2,300 measles cases this year alone, a pediatric infectious disease physician shares how to protect yourself from the virus and what to do if you’ve been exposed.
Mental Health7 Psychologist-Approved Ways to Cope with Overstimulation
A psychologist explains what’s happening inside the brain when you're overstimulated, common triggers, and the most useful tips for preventing it.
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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.
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Latest Stories
Breast Cancer
How Does Alcohol Increase Cancer Risk?
With the U.S. surgeon general issuing a recommendation that alcohol should include warning labels for cancer risk, an expert explains the link and what alcohol does to the body.
Liver Health
Should I Take a Break from Alcohol? with Dr. Robert Brown
A hepatologist discusses the latest on alcohol’s impact on health, as well as how we can reframe our approach to drinking.
Pregnancy
What to Expect in Pregnancy Over Age 45
An expert explains the health screenings, fertility options, and lifestyle changes women should consider for a healthy pregnancy after 45.
Sports
What Are the Health Benefits of a Cold Plunge? with Dr. Asad Siddiqi
A rehabilitation medicine specialist fills us in on the benefits and dangers of cold plunging.
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
The Unexpected Benefits of Winter Workouts
Exercising outdoors in the winter has benefits for your body and mind. Here’s how to make the most of your workouts.
Childhood Illness
How to Prevent RSV
A pediatric pulmonologist shares insight into RSV, a respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in infants and adults.
Childhood Illness
Meet ‘Miracle Mateo,’ Who Beat One of the Most Dire Cases of Neuroblastoma Doctors Have Seen
At just 11 weeks old, Mateo Nuñez had a tumor the size of an orange growing in his chest. He started chemotherapy with a breathing tube in place, then had surgery. Today, the 3-year-old is cancer-free and living up to his nickname every day.
Sexual Health
What Is PrEP and How Does It Prevent HIV?
A nurse practitioner explains how medications to prevent HIV work and when people should consider taking them.