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Back to school can mean more pressure for children and young adults. Body image worries, new routines, and extra anxiety...
09/01/2026

Back to school can mean more pressure for children and young adults. Body image worries, new routines, and extra anxiety can feel all-consuming to them.

Plus, everywhere you scroll, social media influencers are telling you how to “stay skinny,” but really, they’re just spreading unhealthy eating habits.

Even celebrities like Ariana Grande have stepped back from the spotlight lately, after fans worried about her health.

Riverdale’s KJ Apa recently opened up about feeling pressured to look a certain way and struggling with food. It just shows this can happen to anyone, no matter your age, gender, or lifestyle.

So, what is disordered eating? And did you know there’s more than one type of disorder? Swipe to learn more about these mind-based challenges. Talk to your primary care doctor or therapist if you or someone you know has questions or concerns.

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Is your teen up to date on their vaccines?We get it; being a parent can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to you...
08/27/2026

Is your teen up to date on their vaccines?

We get it; being a parent can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to your teen's health decisions.

Here’s what we know: Vaccines protect teens from serious diseases as their childhood immunity fades and they’re exposed to more germs through school, sports, and hanging out with friends.

"Keeping your teen up-to-date on vaccines is one of the most important ways to keep them protected as they return to school or head out to college," said Dr. Karen Acker, pediatrician and infectious disease specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends several routine vaccines during adolescence to help prevent serious health complications, including certain cancers and meningococcal disease.

Vaccines are recommended at specific ages to provide protection when it is needed most and when they work best with our immune system.

Talk with your pediatrician about any questions or catch-up vaccines your child may need.

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Everyone dreads it: finding a tick. But don't panic. We've got the right steps to remove ticks, plus tips on when to see...
08/26/2026

Everyone dreads it: finding a tick. But don't panic. We've got the right steps to remove ticks, plus tips on when to see a doctor. Share this post or save it for when you or a family member needs it.

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08/20/2026

Recent discussions about childhood vaccines have renewed interest in how vaccines are recommended and required in the United States. While federal health agencies provide guidance, states are responsible for establishing school immunization requirements and exemption policies.

One vaccine discussed in the executive order by the federal administration is the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. Rather than requiring separate shots for each disease, the MMR vaccine combines protection into a single vaccine, an approach that has been part of routine childhood immunization for decades. There is no new evidence that would suggest we change that practice. In fact, there are no separate vaccines available of measles, mumps, and rubella manufactured or available in the U.S. and it would take years to develop single vaccines.

Here's What We Know: The MMR vaccine has been used for decades to safely protect against three potentially serious diseases with a single shot. As families in the northeast prepare for back-to-school season, your pediatrician is the best source to answer questions that protect your children from the ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States.

For evidence-based guidance on childhood vaccines, follow recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and speak with your child's pediatrician. Watch our video explainer with Dr. Sallie Permar to learn more about the MMR vaccine and how school vaccine requirements are determined.

We proudly welcomed the medical student Class of 2030 at our annual White Coat Ceremony! The joyous event officially mar...
08/19/2026

We proudly welcomed the medical student Class of 2030 at our annual White Coat Ceremony!

The joyous event officially marked the beginning of the medical education journey for 106 students.

“The white coat is not a symbol of authority; it is a symbol of responsibility. It reminds us that while medicine will continue to evolve, our commitment to the people we serve must remain constant,” said Joseph Safdieh MD, associate dean for education. “Today, we welcome you into a profession that is both ancient and continually being reinvented. May you remain grounded in the values that define medicine, while boldly embracing the future that lies ahead.”

In front of family and friends, students slipped on their new coats with help of Weill Cornell Medicine leaders and received stethoscopes provided by the Moss Family Foundation.

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We proudly welcomed the physician assistant Class of 2028 at our White Coat Ceremony! Fifty students received their whit...
08/19/2026

We proudly welcomed the physician assistant Class of 2028 at our White Coat Ceremony!

Fifty students received their white coats from leaders, marking the start of their educational journey. The 27-month-long Weill Cornell Medicine program offers 15 clinical rotations, allowing students to experience a range of healthcare specialties.

“Today marks the beginning of a remarkable journey,” said Dr. Kelly Porta, PA program director. “Each of you arrives here with unique experiences, talents and aspirations, but you now share a common purpose: a commitment to serving patients, advancing healthcare, and embracing the values of Weill Cornell Medicine and the PA profession.”

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Growing up in Nepal, Kripa Paudel spent many hours watching her father, a certified pharmacist, take care of people in h...
08/17/2026

Growing up in Nepal, Kripa Paudel spent many hours watching her father, a certified pharmacist, take care of people in his community health clinic.

“He would see patients for things like wound dressing and would use his knowledge of pharmaceuticals to help people. He was always taking care of others,” recalls Kripa, now an incoming first-year physician assistant student at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Kripa was eight years old when her family moved to the U.S. and settled in Boston. Her parents, who didn’t have opportunities to advance their education in Nepal, encouraged Kripa to focus on school.

She always imagined a career in medicine, but didn’t know anything about the physician assistant path until she was a teenager, and her father was hospitalized.

Kripa assumed the person in the white coat taking care of her father every day was the attending doctor.

“That was the first time I met a physician assistant and learned about what they do,” she says. "I also came to appreciate how closely and directly they work with patients in their care."

Kripa also liked the idea that PAs can work in different specialties, independently or within a physician's practice.

"I think the profession's flexibility and the hands-on patient care will give me more of what I want in life and my career," says Kripa, who worked as a medical assistant at Massachusetts General Hospital
after graduating from Boston University.

Joining the PA Class of 2028 also fulfills Kripa’s longtime dream of living in New York City.

"There is so much diversity and representation here and that's important to me," she says. "I want to learn to become a provider who is empathetic and culturally sensitive."

The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of her career as a medical professional and gives her a moment to reflect.

"My mom supported me emotionally through the rigors of school until now, and went to great lengths to connect me with people in the medical field for learning opportunities," Kripa says.

Receiving the white coat "is culmination of not only my work, but my parents' work and everything they represent. They sacrificed so much for me."

Jean-Jacques Pazmiño Hunter excelled in athletics from an early age in the strong sports culture of southern Louisiana.W...
08/17/2026

Jean-Jacques Pazmiño Hunter excelled in athletics from an early age in the strong sports culture of southern Louisiana.

While he enjoyed being an athlete, by the time Jean-Jacques was playing football at Tulane University, he had witnessed many friends experience concussions and struggle with the effects.

“My teammates continued to suffer with brain injuries, and I saw the mental toll it took on them,” he recalls. “That’s when I became more interested in neuroscience.”

Jean-Jacques' fascination with the brain eventually led him to the Louisiana Cancer Research Center LCRC, where he studied glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, interacted with patients and strengthened his commitment to pursuing medicine.

Balancing dual passions in college – high-level athletics and academics – wasn’t as daunting as it seems, he explained.

“You are able to rest and recharge from one while you are working hard in the other,” says Jean-Jacques Hunter. “If I was studying for a long time, then I was ready for a three-hour football practice the next morning."

After graduating Tulane, Jean-Jacques spent a year in California, gaining clinical and research experience at practices in plastic surgery and orthopedic surgery.

In addition, he founded the Concussion Literacy Project, an education and advocacy platform to help athletes, coaches and parents understand brain health and long-term impacts of brain injuries.

"It's something I'm really passionate about, especially given my background as a former collegiate football player and my research experience in neuroscience."

When it was time to select a medical school, Weill Cornell Medicine stood out, he said.

"Weill Cornell is a leader in academic medicine, and I am drawn to it not only for the mentorship, but also the clinical and research opportunities," he says. "I chose to be in place that will champion me, push me to succeed and challenge me to be the best I can be."

As he prepares for the next step in his academic life with the White Coat Ceremony, Jean-Jacques credits his parents with leading the way.

"My parents always set an example to work hard, be true to yourself and to go the extra mile for other people," he says.

08/12/2026

Influencers are promoting peptides like BPC-157, CJC-1295, and TB-500 for recovery, strength, and glowing skin. But most of these aren't FDA-approved, and they haven't been properly studied.

Even though an FDA advisory panel voted to recommend allowing compounding pharmacies to make them, scientists and experts like Dr. Dhruv Khullar have raised concerns about their long-term risks. Early concerns include allergic reactions and even possible cancer links.

Here's What We Know: despite the hype around peptides, more research is needed to understand their effectiveness and safety. Until then, it's best to rely on treatments that are supported by science.

News of a virus outbreak can spark fears of another global pandemic. But not every virus has the same potential to sprea...
08/05/2026

News of a virus outbreak can spark fears of another global pandemic. But not every virus has the same potential to spread widely around the world.
Recent Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa have triggered questions about whether Ebola could cause the next pandemic. According to infectious disease expert Dr. Matthew Simon at Weill Cornell Medicine and , Ebola behaves very differently from airborne viruses like COVID-19 and influenza.

Here's What We Know:
- To cause a pandemic, a virus needs to spread easily between people, often before symptoms appear. In this way, a virus can spread rapidly through communities and across borders via international travel.
- There is no evidence that Ebola spreads through the air.
- Ebola spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of a person who is sick with the virus or has died from it.
- People with Ebola are generally contagious after symptoms begin, which can make containment more feasible after case detection compared to COVID-19.

Ebola is a serious disease that can cause fever, body aches, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, and other severe complications, killing 25-40% of those infected. Unique challenges in Central Africa are making this outbreak more difficult to contain than other Ebola outbreaks. In the United States, the risk of Ebola infection remains low.

If you have questions about Ebola or plan to travel to affected areas, talk to your doctor.

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