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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
Youth Mental Health
What Are Intrusive Thoughts?
A psychologist explains the difference between frequent worries and intrusive thoughts, plus how to handle them and when to seek help.
Nutrition
5 Healthy Recipes for Your Summer Cookout
A culinary and nutrition expert shares recipes for your Fourth of July festivities that are both tasty and healthy.
Sleep
What to Know about Sleep Apnea
A sleep medicine expert explains the symptoms to look for and why it’s important to get tested and treated for this common condition.
Menopause
A New Menopause Drug for Hot Flashes: Your Questions Answered
An expert explains who might choose the first-of-its-kind nonhormonal medication for hot flashes caused by menopause and how the drug is different.
Patient Stories
Saving Two Babies’ Lives With One Pioneering Approach to Heart Valve Transplantation
In a first-of-its-kind “domino” transplant in infants, cardiac surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York performed a heart transplant in one baby, and then transplanted valves from her old heart into another infant — saving two lives and paving the way to save more.
Scoliosis
My Scoliosis Journey: How Choosing to Undergo Surgery at Age 57 Changed My Life
After turning to Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian to address her painful condition, Karen McMahon is embracing an active, pain-free life and looking forward to the future.
Anxiety
Adults Should Be Regularly Screened for Anxiety Disorders, According to New Recommendations
A psychologist explains why the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending that all adults under age 65 be screened for anxiety disorders by their primary care doctor.