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Susan Broner, M.D, discusses what you need to know about headache disorders. She shares vital information for people that suffer from headaches and migraines, including advice on avoiding triggers. She also highlights the latest in headache treatment at the Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program to help patients alleviate pain and restore quality of life.

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Andrew Alexis M.D., MPH discusses skin cancer prevention and considerations for patients of color. He shares which ethnicities are more at risk, what skin cancer warning signs are more prevalent in skin of color and the precautions he recommends to patients of color.

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Tamatha Fenster M.D., M.S., FACOG discusses what patients should know about uterine fibroids. She shares answers to the most common questions and highlights the latest treatments available for the challenging condition that impacts millions of women around the world.

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Andrew Alexis M.D., MPH discusses skin cancer, one of the most common cancer types. He shares important information on the different types of skin cancer, such as melanoma, and highlights which ones are benign and which one’s are malignant. Finally, he discusses the best ways to prevent skin cancer this summer and all year long.

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Joy M. Gelbman, M.D. and Stephen Andrew McCullough, M.D. discuss ways to keep your heart healthy. The panel shares the importance of knowing your numbers for blood pressure, cholesterol, and Body Mass Index. They go over the differences in signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases between men and women. Finally, they offer the best lifestyle modifications that patients can make to reduce the risk of heart disease and increase heart health!

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Benjamin Scallon M.D and Gregory McWilliams M.D discuss the latest on HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, and prevention. The panel shares information on National HIV Testing Day and discuss some of the major challenges that still remain. Finally, they highlight the exciting advances in HIV/AIDS treatment today.

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Evan Noch M.D., PhD discusses what patients should know about neurofibromatosis (NF). He reviews the different types of NF, including the risk factors and symptoms of the genetic disorder and how that can affect the nervous system. Finally, he highlights how NF is diagnosed and treatments available to patients.

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Christopher Starr, M.D. discusses tips for eye care while working from home. He shares important tips on how patients can reduce eye strain, as many are spending more time on screens for work and socializing.

He offers ways to schedule breaks from viewing screens, along with the best ways to protect your eyes. Most importantly, he tells us why patients should avoid delaying their eye care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In this lively episode of Back to Health, Christine Murphy Estes, MM, MA-CCC/SLP and Scott Sussman, M.S., CCC-SLP, discuss combatting vocal fatigue in a virtual world. They share how our new remote working environments can put pressure on the voice and what symptoms can indicate a potential vocal problem. They also discuss the variety of interventions that are available to help care for the voice, such as vocal hygiene programs for those using telecommunication devices. Finally, the providers give a lesson in vocal health and how to take care of the voice while working from home.

Kelly Garrett, M.D., Srihari Mahadev, M.D., and Allyson Ocean, M.D. discuss what post-surgical care looks like for colorectal cancer survivors. The panel shares emerging technology to maximize detections and screenings for precancerous polyps. They also highlight innovative minimally invasive surgical approaches, as well as support available to patients after receiving treatment for colorectal cancer.