An OB-GYN explains why period cramps happen, how to tell what’s normal, and when pain could signal something more. Lower abdominal cramps, back pain, aching thighs — period pain affects up to 90% of ...

COVID cases are increasing in 35 states, but severe illness remains low. An internal medicine doctor explains what’s driving the surge and how to stay healthy, including staying up to date on COVID ...

Located on the Upper East Side, NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center is a multispecialty treatment center staffed with world-class experts in digestive diseases, cancer, and more. Through this ...

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center is an 862-bed hospital located on New York's Upper East Side. Our hospital staff provides the highest quality, most compassionate care and service to ...

The health and safety of our patients, visitors, support persons, employees, and community remain our top priority. We have revised our visitation policy to remain aligned to the latest guidelines ...

Gallbladder disease is a term used to describe several conditions, including inflammation, infection, or blockages that may affect the gallbladder. Gallstones and cholecystitis (gallbladder ...

The rectal prolapse specialists at NewYork-Presbyterian will do an initial evaluation to determine whether the signs and symptoms indicate hemorrhoids or rectal prolapse. In the initial stages, ...

The flu shot, or influenza vaccine, is a vaccine that helps protect against the flu. Although flu vaccines are not 100% effective against all seasonal influenza strains, the best way to prevent the ...

As our patients and our communities constantly evolve, our approach to health care must remain adaptable. At NewYork-Presbyterian, our commitment to addressing social determinants of health resides ...

NewYork-Presbyterian and UnitedHealthcare (operating in New York State collectively as UnitedHealthcare, Oxford Health Plans, and Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company) have agreed to extend ...

High cholesterol, also called hypercholesterolemia, is the elevated level of a fatty, wax-like substance called cholesterol in the bloodstream. Some cholesterol is naturally produced by your body and ...

From conception to delivery, pregnancy is a 40-week adventure into parenthood. Every trimester, you and your baby will experience new milestones — changes in your body, evolving pregnancy symptoms, ...