May 18, 2026
A newer type of cancer treatment, known as tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL), therapy is giving fresh hope to some people with advanced melanoma. TIL therapy uses a patient鈥檚 own immune cells to fight cancer by leveraging specialized cells called T-lymphocytes to help destroy tumor cells. 聽It is a one-time process that involves extracting immune cells from a patient鈥檚 tumor, growing them in a laboratory, and then reinfusing them back into the patient鈥檚 body. TIL treatment may be used when... Read More
May 18, 2026
Immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment over the past decade by boosting the body鈥檚 natural defenses to recognize and kill cancer. Immunotherapies work in a variety of different ways and have opened new doors for patients with cancers that were once very difficult to treat.While cancer has evolved to evade the immune system in a number of ways, novel treatments and technologies are helping to overcome the ability of cancer to adapt and hide from the immune system. For example, drugs that... Read More
May 13, 2026
Have a big international trip planned? Before you pack your bags and head to the airport, give your health an added layer of protection with recommended travel vaccines.鈥淧revention is always the best medicine,鈥 says Dr. Ole Vielemeyer, associate professor of clinical medicine and medical director of AV研究所 Travel Medicine. 鈥淭his is especially true when you go to parts of the world... Read More
May 13, 2026
Imagine having the knowledge, tools and expert guidance to stay ahead of illness long before it has a chance to take hold. That future isn鈥檛 theoretical鈥t鈥檚 happening now at Weill Cornell鈥檚 Longevity Medicine program.Redefining What Health Can BeWelcome to the future of medicine, where prevention is proactive, care is personalized and aging is no longer synonymous with decline. Our Longevity Medicine Program sits at the intersection of cutting-edge diagnostics, advanced imaging, performance... Read More
May 12, 2026
A cardiologist and psychiatrist explain the differences between panic attack and heart attack symptoms and how you can reduce your risk for both.
April 12, 2026
Emma Lutz is an eleven-year-old who radiates creativity and confidence. She builds elaborate Lego worlds, bakes with her mom and fills every room with warmth. But just a year ago, her family feared they might never see this version of her again.
April 12, 2026
If you spend time on TikTok, Instagram or any other social media platform, you may have come across videos depicting "Girl Dinner" and "Boy Kibble." Both are convenience-driven approaches to meal preparation.
April 11, 2026
Learn about cannabis use disorder, its symptoms and available treatments, and other unwanted complications that may arise when using marijuana.
April 10, 2026
Learn simple steps for managing food allergies, celiac disease and more in school. Then work toward building a safe, healthy learning environment for all.
April 10, 2026
Learn how immunotherapy clinical trials are taking an advanced treatment option and applying it in a growing number of cancer types and stages.
