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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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Staff Stories
Turning Grief Into Purpose
Watching how nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian cared for her baby daughter, Olivia, until her death inspired Emily Estrella to become a nurse. Today, Emily shares in her own words how she honors Olivia’s memory by working at the hospital where they spent time together.
Heart Disease
Sleep and Your Heart: Why Snoring Isn't Just a Nuisance
A cardiologist and sleep expert share how sleep apnea affects your heart, what symptoms to watch for, and when to talk with a doctor about testing and treatment.
Liver Health
'We Needed to Do Something'
Two nurses from NewYork-Presbyterian are tackling persistent inequities in liver disease by meeting people where they live.
Neurological Disorders
What to Know about Frontotemporal Dementia
The neurological disease known as FTD is a common form of dementia in people under the age of 60.
Patient Stories
‘The Greatest Act of Love’
When a rare liver disease left Lauren Toby in need of a transplant, her husband, DJ, stepped up to be her living donor.
Diet
How the Blue Zones and Mediterranean Diets May be Linked to Longevity
An integrative medicine physician explains the foods that may be the keys to a longer, healthier life.