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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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Neurological Disorders
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Tips to Protect Brain Health with Dr. Silky Pahlajani
A behavioral neurologist explains the science behind Alzheimer’s disease and shares simple things anyone can do to help keep their brain healthy.
Lung Disease
What to Know About Vaping
A pulmonologist explains how vaping works, the difference between e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes, and how vaping impacts lung health.
Heart Failure
New Data Shows Patients Living with a Heart Pump Benefit from Following an Aspirin-Free Regimen
The study found that an aspirin-free regimen can improve outcomes for people living with a heart pump by reducing hospitalizations without increasing the risk of blood clots.
Addiction
Understanding Cannabis
With more people than ever using marijuana, experts explain how cannabis is prescribed medically and some potential risks of its recreational use.
Memory Disorders
6 Tips to Protect Brain Health
An expert on Alzheimer’s disease shares lifestyle habits that people should adopt to help keep their minds active and their brains healthy.
Self-Care
How Gratitude is Good for Your Health
Find out how the act of being thankful can improve your physical and mental health, as well as your relationships.
Epilepsy
What to Expect in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
A neurologist explains what happens in an epilepsy monitoring unit and what to know if you need to stay in one.