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Overcoming Cancer: The Importance of a Strong Support Network

The support of family and friends is critical after a cancer diagnosis and during treatment. Here are a few ways you can help if a loved one is diagnosed with the disease.

WCM Opens New Comprehensive Spine Center

¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû has a new facility dedicated to helping patients with back pain. The Center for Comprehensive Spine Care recently opened at 240 E. 59th Street (at Second Avenue).Under the leadership of Drs. Roger Härtl, Neel Mehta, Bridget Carey, and Jaspal "Ricky" Singh, the center offers highly skilled treatment for spinal conditions in a state-of-the-art location. Over 15 physicians from Pain Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology and Neurological Surgery focus on providing a... Read More

Sean Parker Institute for the Voice's new clinical offices

WCM's Sean Parker Institute for the Voice Opens New Offices

The new clinical offices of the , directed by Dr. Lucian Sulica, have opened at 240 East 59th Street (at Second Avenue). The institute, part of the ¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû , offers expert diagnosis and sophisticated, effective treatment for patients with... Read More

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A Spoonful of Sugar Keeps Your Doctor Busy

Americans consume far too much added sugar, and outdated nutrition labels aren’t helping. The result? Poor dietary health and a high incidence of disease.

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Dad Raises Money to Fight Rare Pediatric Cancer and Support WCM's Search for a Cure

For the past eight years, a father has helped ¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû in the fight against a rare brain tumor that killed his son.

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Volunteer Makeup Artists Pamper ¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû Cancer Patients

A group of volunteer makeup artists are pampering ¹ú²ú³Ô¹Ï¸£Àû cancer patients to help them cope with the physical and emotional side effects of chemotherapy.

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Dear Science: Is listening with ear buds bad for your ears?

I just got a new iPhone and can't decide what kind of headphones I should be using. I read somewhere that ear buds are worse for you than headphones that fit over your ear.

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Patient Story: Remission Without Admission

A revolutionary new treatment put patient Ralph Hills' aggressive blood cancer into remission — all while keeping him out of the hospital.

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Pioneering Drug Discovery Company Bridge Medicines Launched to Advance Promising Early Technologies in Major Academic Institutions through Human Proof of Concept

Bridge Medicines is a groundbreaking initiative that completes a seamless, fully funded and professionally staffed path from concept to drug candidate to efficiently and rapidly develop innovative therapeutics for treating human diseases.

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Beating Cancer: Understanding the Prevention Guidelines

Should you avoid processed meats like the plague? Should you eat a handful of garlic with every meal? Will taking supplements increase or decrease your risk of cancer? When should you see your physician to discuss possible risk factors?