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Enlarged Prostate or Prostate Cancer? Advances in Screening, Treatment and Preserving Quality of Life

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men, with the exception of skin cancers caused by long-term exposure to the sun. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, but the majority of them will live with it, not die from it.

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Podcast: Introducing Solid Foods

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Elizabeth Odom, M.D. discusses what parents should know about introducing solid foods to their babies.

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How to Protect Yourself When the Air is Hazardous to Your Health

The air quality index (AQI) in New York City is typically around 30. That鈥檚 considered 鈥済ood鈥濃攂etween 0 and 50鈥攁nd it鈥檚 what New Yorkers have come to expect of the air they breathe. Some people develop respiratory discomfort with levels above 100.

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Infographic: What You Need to Know About Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease. It causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which connect to the bones and support movement.

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Protecting Children鈥檚 Health: National CMV Awareness Month

Cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can cause serious health problems in babies. Learn more about CMV and how you can protect your child.

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Podcast: Long-COVID Headache

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Matthew Robbins discusses what patients should know about long COVID & headache disorders.

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Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Cancer Genetics

Every child inherits a set of 鈥済ermline鈥 DNA from each of their biological parents. At times there are also mutations that are passed down. This differs from what are referred to as 鈥渟omatic鈥 mutations that are only present in cancer cells, but not in every cell in the body. Environmental factors can also contribute to the development of cancers. Knowing your family history and genetic makeup can help in understanding overall cancer risk, recommended screening and prevention strategies, as well... Read More

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Infographic: Stay Safe This Summer

It鈥檚 time for fun in the sun! Follow these tips to keep your family safe and healthy in the sunshine this summer.

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Doing Good Feels Good: The Journey of an Altruistic Kidney Donor

Annie Hoffnung鈥攁 wife, mother, and chief human resources officer at a public relations firm鈥攄onated a kidney to a stranger on February 28, 2023. Considered an 鈥渁ltruistic donor,鈥 she belongs to a small group of organ donors who care so much about the welfare of others that they鈥檙e willing to take significant time out of their lives and undergo surgery to save the life of someone they don鈥檛 know.

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Podcast: Adolescent Reproductive Health

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Julia Cron, M.D. discusses what parents and patients should know about adolescent reproductive health.