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10/28/2026

Is your teen’s GRWM skincare routine longer than yours?

Serums, toners, exfoliants, masks, and more. Tweens and teens copy elaborate skincare routines they see on social media, but for young skin, more products don’t necessarily mean healthier skin.

Using multiple products with active ingredients can cause burning, stinging, redness, and peeling. And despite all those steps, many social media-inspired routines miss one of the most important: daily sunscreen.

Here’s What We Know:
• Healthy skin doesn’t need a complicated routine.
• “Natural,” “clean” and “chemical-free” don’t automatically mean safer.
• Kids don’t need anti-aging skincare.
• The best routine is based on your child’s individual skin needs, not the latest social media trend.

For most tweens and teens, skincare can stay simple:
🫧 Gentle cleanser
💧 Moisturizer, if needed
🧴 Acne treatment, when appropriate
☀️ Daily sunscreen

10/27/2026

As his Parkinson’s disease progressed over 12 years, everyday activities became battles for Stan Au. His hands shook so badly that he struggled to hold utensils and couldn’t sign his name. After consulting multiple doctors, hope emerged when they met Dr. Harini Sarva, a neurologist specializing in movement disorders at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. “Dr. Sarva is very thorough, and she took us more seriously,” his wife Pam says. “And she is the one who recommended the trial.”

That clinical trial—using focused ultrasound waves to target disrupted brain pathways contributing to Parkinson’s symptoms—provided immediate relief to Stan without invasive surgery, 67.

“It’s been a dramatic influence on my life,” he says, noting he still benefits from reduced tremors four years later.

The outpatient treatment starts with shaving the patient's head to prevent ultrasound waves from scattering. Next, the patient wears a helmet and lies inside an MRI machine. The helmet directs a thousand beams of ultrasound focused on a tiny brain target, like spokes on a bicycle wheel coming together at one point.

“Parkinson’s affects about one million Americans, and while there is no cure, ultrasound treatments offer patients a better quality of life, reducing some of the most disabling effects of the disease,” said Dr. Michael G. Kaplitt, a neurosurgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

The Food and Drug Administration approved focused ultrasound to treat tremor in Parkinson’s disease on one side of the brain 8 years ago. Because the body’s right and left sides are controlled separately, patients may need two treatments, one on each side. Last year, the FDA approved focused ultrasound treatment for both sides of the brain, spaced six to nine months apart based on Dr. Kaplitt’s clinical trial results. Medicare began covering the bilateral procedure in March this year.

Stan benefited from treatment on both sides of the brain without serious adverse effects. “I have less stiffness, better coordination, and I am more active—even playing pickleball again,” he says.

The mobility he has regained has also given Stan something especially meaningful to look forward to: he plans to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding next fall.

10/21/2026

Keeping track of vaccines as an adult can be overwhelming. From flu and COVID-19 to shingles and RSV, it's not always clear what's recommended and when. Swipe through for an easy-to-follow guide.

Here's What We Know about Adult Vaccines:

- Tdap: Get a booster every 10 years to stay protected against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.
- Measles/MMR: Adults without immunity to measles, mumps, or rubella may need this vaccine. Measles is very contagious and has returned in the U.S. as vaccination rates decline.
- HPV: Spreads through sexual contact and can cause cervical, throat, and a**l cancers. The vaccine is recommended through age 26, and adults 27–45 should ask their doctor.
- Hepatitis B: For adults 19–59, and some 60+. Prevents serious liver disease.
- Shingles: Adults 50+ should get two doses to prevent painful rashes and nerve pain.
- RSV: For adults 75+ and some 60–74 at higher risk. Protects against severe lung infection.
- Pneumococcal: For adults 50+. Prevents pneumonia and other serious infections, especially in older adults.
- Flu & COVID-19: Annual flu shots and up-to-date COVID vaccines lower your risk of severe illness and complications.

Speak with your doctor about which vaccines are right for you.

10/20/2026

While growing up in Puerto Rico, Dr. Andrea Cabassa found tremendous joy in caring for her younger siblings.

“My mom tells me stories about how I liked helping with my brother and sister, and I know that influenced me wanting to find a profession where I could take care of both children and their families,” says Dr. Cabassa, who is now a pediatrician at Weill Cornell Medicine.

When Dr. Cabassa was eight years old, the family moved from Puerto Rico to Florida, where her mother sought a Spanish-speaking pediatrician to feel a sense of comfort and belonging when taking her children to the doctor.

That pediatrician, Dr. B, became a role model for Dr. Cabassa.

As a teen, she volunteered at the practice, and "I loved being in the office and seeing her connect with families by making them feel heard and understood,” she recalls.

Inspired by those experiences, Dr. Cabassa came to Weill Cornell Medicine determined to make a difference.

While she was a medical student here, she helped create a medical Spanish course aimed at helping students develop the language skills and cultural understanding needed to better communicate with Spanish-speaking patients.

"Weill Cornell became a place where I could bring together my identity and continue to grow my passion for pediatrics," she notes.

After graduating in 2023, Dr. Cabassa remained committed to community health education, and during her residency, she organized Spanish-language pediatric workshops for families in East Harlem.

Her journey in medicine returned to Weill Cornell in 2026, when she was offered a position on the physician team at a Weill Cornell Medicine primary care practice in Brooklyn Heights.

“I love getting to know my patients and their families over time and watching them grow, from their first visits as newborns through all the milestones that follow,” she says.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to build those lasting relationships and be the person families can turn to for guidance and support throughout their child’s development.”

10/14/2026

High cholesterol = higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Heart disease is still the number one killer in the U.S., but there’s good news.

New cholesterol guidelines just dropped! Doctors can now spot risks sooner and help you stay healthy.

If you're worried about your cholesterol or a loved one's, swipe to learn more.

09/24/2026

Meet Mia. 💛 🎗️

She’s bright, resilient, and just three years old.

Mia was diagnosed with a type of blood leukemia. Throughout her treatment, Dr. Jaclyn Rosenzweig—a pediatric hematology-oncology specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital—and Mia’s care team have been by her side every step of the way, providing expert care, supporting her family, and celebrating milestones and moments of joy together.

For Dr. Jacki, treating childhood leukemia means caring for the whole child. It means partnering with families, advocating for her patients and always holding onto hope.
That commitment extends to her research. Dr. Jacki is working to identify new targeted therapies for children with leukemia that is difficult to treat or has returned.
We celebrate children like Mia, the families who support them, and the care teams dedicated to helping them thrive.

09/24/2026

As a child, Dr. Julianne Imperato-McGinley discovered a book about Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female physician in the U.S. and founder of the Women’s Medical College of the New York Infirmary, which later became part of Weill Cornell Medicine.

“I thought, ‘How cool. Look at her. I want to do what she did,’” recalls Dr. Imperato-McGinley, now a globally recognized endocrinologist and scientist and founding director of the Clinical and Translational Science Center at Weill Cornell Medicine.

After graduating as one of only eight women in a class of 100 medical students at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, she developed an unusual approach to scientific discovery during her endocrinology training.

“Most research goes from bench to bedside to community,” she says. “I go from community back to bench to figure out why.”

That strategy fueled her landmark early work following a community in the Dominican Republic, where she identified a rare, inherited deficiency of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase.

The deficiency causes genetically male children to appear female at birth and then masculinize at puberty. The enzyme transforms testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is essential for forming external male genitalia and the prostate gland. Dr. Imperato-McGinley also found these men didn’t develop baldness or prostate enlargement.

That discovery, published in 1974, resulted in the development of finasteride, which comprises two blockbuster drugs used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness.

Dr. Imperato-McGinley was also the first physician and first woman at Weill Cornell to have her research drive the development of one of the world’s leading drugs.

Persistence, she says, has propelled her success over 50 years at Weill Cornell Medicine.

“That is my personality, good or bad. I can’t give up,” she says.

Full story: https://lnkd.in/gpvHrnU3

09/23/2026

Has your kid dropped phrases like “upper decky” or “lip pillow”?

If your teen is using these phrases, then they might be using ni****ne pouches. Ni****ne pouches are small packets placed between the gum and lip that deliver ni****ne straight into the bloodstream without producing smoke.

They are increasingly popular among teens and young adults. And they have serious health risks, especially for young people.

“Ni****ne pouches are highly addictive and can cause significant irritation and inflammation, which have been linked to a possible increase in the risk of oral cancer,” says Dr. David Kutler, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon.

The FDA authorized 20 ni****ne pouch products to be marketed with modified-risk claims stating that adults who completely switch from ci******es may lower their risk of several smoking-related diseases. However, doctors worry that this FDA decision could create confusion about the safety of ni****ne pouches and increase their appeal among adolescents and young adults.

“Ni****ne poisoning can cause symptoms ranging from nausea and tremors to dangerously high heart rates and respiratory failure. These products should be handled as potentially toxic substance,” says Dr. Brenna Farmer, a toxicologist in emergency medicine.

Here’s What We Know:
- These pouches may be smoke-free, but they still contain ni****ne and carry serious health risks.
- One pouch could contain as much ni****ne as eight ci******es.
- Ni****ne is highly addictive and can affect teen brain development, mental health, and heart health.
- Ni****ne pouch use is growing rapidly among teens and young adults.

Have questions about ni****ne pouches? Talk with your healthcare provider.

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09/21/2026

Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week!

We are proud of our postdoctoral researchers and their tremendous contributions to unraveling the complexities of human health.

We're inspired by their commitment to rigorous scientific study and support them as they strive to make discoveries that can improve people's lives.

Thank you to our postdoctoral scientists!

09/17/2026

If you’ve ever scrolled through your social media feed and seen "Girl Dinner" or "Boy Kibble" trending, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve even made a plate yourself. But have you ever wondered what nutrition pros really think about these viral food trends?

Dr. Zachary Mulvihill, an internist with a strong background in integrative medicine, understands why they're popular. They're convenient and easy to make, which appeals especially to busy young people.

However, Dr. Mulvihill advises that both meals aren't nutritionally sufficient, could foster disordered eating due to their restrictive mentality, and can also aggravate any problems with digestion, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Luckily, there are easy solutions. Swipe through for more about these trends and Dr. Mulvihill's tips.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ixYK6g

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