Back to Health
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Back To Health is your source for the latest in health, wellness and medical care for the whole family. Our team of world-renowned physicians at Weill Cornell Medicine, are having in-depth conversations covering trending health topics, wellness tips and medical breakthroughs here on Back to Health. We understand that medicine is complex and can be overwhelming, that’s why we’ve developed this podcast as a resource for you, your loved ones and our community. We believe that knowledge is empowering and necessary to making confident decisions about your health. Parents - check out Kids Health Cast!
Episodes
- What You Need to Know About Kidney Stones
Drs. Michael Amirian and Kavita Gupta discuss what patients should know about the prevention and treatment of kidney stones. The panelists provide an overview of the symptoms and risk factors of the condition, including lifestyle choices a…
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Dr. Philip Petrou discusses radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a cutting-edge treatment for chronic pain. He highlights the benefits of this innovative procedure and goes over the conditions it treats. He reviews how this minimally invasive pr…
- Kyphoplasty for Spinal Compression Fractures
Dr. Dan Vu explores the innovative procedure known as kyphoplasty; designed for patients suffering from spinal compression fractures. He discusses spinal compression fractures, their causes, and how they commonly occur in the elderly popul…
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
Dr. Carolyn Kloepping discusses the complexities of pelvic pain that men and women can experience. She explores the underlying causes of the challenging condition, including endometriosis and prostatitis. She highlights the importance of d…
- Radiculopathy
Dr. Erik Wang explores the complexities of radiculopathy. He discusses the causes, symptoms, and cutting-edge treatments available for chronic nerve pain that can greatly affect quality of life. He highlights the lifestyle choices and mana…
- Updated Screening Recommendations for Women
Dr. Alexandra King discusses the latest advancements in women's health screening guidelines. She goes over the updates for cervical and breast cancer screenings, as well as insightful recommendations for managing bacterial vaginosis and ch…
- Healthy Living for Women in Midlife
Dr. Susan Loeb-Zeitlin discusses the essential lifestyle changes that can help women in midlife embrace a healthier, happier life. She highlights how nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being play a crucial role in maintaining vitality du…
- Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Care
Dr. Magdalena Lombardi Plasilova discusses the groundbreaking impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in breast cancer diagnosis and treatments. She highlights how AI assists doctors in many ways, including interpreting mammograms and ident…
- Lifestyle Medicine and Integrative Health for Women
Dr. Michelle Loy discusses integrative health and lifestyle medicine for women through the life stages. She emphasizes the importance of seeking evidence-based care to best address holistic wellness. She provides insights on preventive car…
- Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA)
Dr. Fahey discusses pulsed field ablation, a minimally invasive procedure used in removing benign thyroid nodules. He discusses the effectiveness and benefits of the innovative treatment for select candidates looking to address thyroid iss…
- The Impact of Infertility on Mental Health
Dr. Elizabeth Anne Grill discusses the emotional journey that couples can experience during infertility. She offers invaluable insights on coping strategies that foster emotional resilience when feelings of grief, anger, and despair arise.…
- Understanding Gut Health
Dr. Carolyn Newberry explores the vital role gut health plays throughout our lives. Discover how the microbiome impacts overall well-being, including aspects you may not have considered, such as mental health and mood regulation. To schedu…
- vNOTES (Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery)
Dr. Rochelle Joly delves into the revolutionary technique known as vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES). She explains the advantages that this minimally invasive method offers patients; including less pain, fast…
- What Is Heart-Healthy Living?
Dr. Bob Harrington discusses the importance of heart-healthy living through the life stages. He highlights the recent alarming statistics around cardiovascular diseases and its prevalence between men and women. He reviews the latest advanc…
- Breast Cancer Screenings for Pregnant and Postpartum Patients
Dr. Georges Sylvestre highlights guidance for breast cancer screenings for pregnant and postpartum patients. He discusses recent increased occurrences of the cancer in women under 40 and contributing risk factors, like obesity. He gives an…
- Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr. Kristen de Vries discusses what patients should know about cancer rehabilitation medicine. At Weill Cornell Medicine, our cancer rehabilitation specialists aim to improve patients’ quality of life using a holistic, empathetic and patie…
- Treating Sports-Related Injuries
Dr. Mariam Ashraf discusses what patients should know about detecting, preventing and treating sports-related injuries. She reviews the common types patients come in for and what can cause issues, like chronic over-use or compounded stress…
- Botox Treatment for Headaches and Migraine
Dr. Tiffany Lin discusses what patients should know about Botox treatment for headaches and migraine. She describes how the procedure works by reducing the release of neurotransmitters and proteins that cause triggering inflammation and pa…
- Cryptogenic Stroke
Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng discusses what patients should know about cryptogenic stroke. She reviews the definition of the "unexplained" stroke and its prevalence in ischemic stroke patients, especially in adults age 18-50 years old. She goe…
- Marathon Training and Recovery
Dr. Jaspal R. Singh discusses what patients should know about training and running marathons. He also highlights the importance of recovery after running long distances. He goes over the importance of being physically and mentally prepared…
- On Election Year Stress: Is American Politics Hurting Our Mental Health?
Today's special episode of Back to Health comes from On the Mind, the official podcast from the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Psychiatry. In this special election year episode, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher engages with Dr. Richard…
- Treating Ovarian Cysts
Dr. Eung-Mi Lee shares what women should know about these common growths on ovaries. She gives an overview of common symptoms patients may feel when experiencing ovarian cysts, including pelvic pain. She also covers what women should know…
- Chronic Migraine
Dr. Moises Dominguez discusses what patients should know about chronic migraine. He shares the differences between episodic and chronic migraines, including the frequencies of occurrences of the latter type. He reviews how the migraine can…
- Treatments for Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS)
Dr. Jai S. Perumal discusses what patients should know about available treatments for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). She reviews how the symptoms of inflammation outside of the brain develop gradually and the rates of occur…
- Lifestyle Changes For Managing Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Jai S. Perumal discusses what patients should know about lifestyle changes for managing Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She highlights the benefits of eating a healthy diet, plus supplements like vitamin D and B12, in alleviating symptoms of…
- Sciatica
Dr. Daniel Pak discusses what patients should know about sciatica. He describes how the condition can be caused by herniated disc and its impacts to the sciatic nerves down the lower back into the legs. He reviews the available treatments…
- Preventing Pain While Working From Home
Dr. Rohan Jotwani discusses what patients should know about managing pain or discomfort while working from home. He gives advice on optimizing the ergonomics within one's home office, which can help with preventing issues of tech neck and…
- Migraine and Headache Awareness
We’re so glad you joined us for this special episode of "Women's Health Wednesday.” We hope you'll tune in and become part of a community--and a fast-growing audience--of women looking for knowledge, insight, and real answers to hard quest…
- Preventing Elder Mistreatment and Abuse
Dr. Michael Ethan Stern and Alyssa Elman, LCSW discuss the what patients should know about preventing elder abuse and mistreatment. They highlight the Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT) and their 24/7 services in protecting vulnerable…
- On Reproductive Psychiatry: Supporting Women's Mental Health Across the Reproductive Life Cycle
In this special episode from On the Mind, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher explores the complexities of women's mental health during hormonal transitions with Lauren Osborne, M.D. and Alison Hermann, M.D. The conversation focuses on mental health…
- Pelvic Floor Health As Women Age
Dr. Larissa Rodriguez discusses what patients should know about pelvic and bladder health through the life stages. She provides an overview of the symptoms of pelvic or fecal incontinence and how they may impact a woman's quality of life.…
- Treatments for Seizures and Epilepsy
Dr. Robert McInnis discusses the latest novel treatments for seizures and epilepsy. He gives an overview of the causes that may lead to developing seizures and epilepsy. He reviews the role of food, like the ketogenic diet, which can help…
- Latest Research and Treatments for Brain Tumors
Dr. Rajiv Magge discusses the latest in research and treatments for brain tumors. He gives an overview of primary and metastatic types of brain tumors and how uncommon they are for most patients. He highlights common symptoms and when pati…
- Seasonal Changes in Sleep
Dr. Daniel Barone discusses how seasonal changes can impact sleep. He goes over common sleep issues and problems that can impact patients when daylight savings time changes. He highlights the importance of consistent schedules and gives ti…
- Treating and Managing Diabetic Nerve Pain
Dr. Mohammad Piracha discusses what patients should know about treating and managing diabetic nerve pain. He speaks on the prevalence of diabetes and multifactorial impacts of the condition across the country and globally. He shares on how…
- Nutritional Guidance for Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Mehraneh Jafari shares what patients should know about healthy eating guidelines for candidates of colon and rectal surgery. She provides dietary recommendations ahead of surgery, especially to help with prep and recovery for after the…
- Cold Weather and Body Aches
Dr. Philip Petrou discusses what patients should know about body aches during the cold season. He highlights how the change in barometer pressure could impact joint pain and swelling of blood vessels. He gives recommendations for managing…
- Hand & Upper Extremity Injuries
Dr. Adam Jacoby discusses what patients should know about hand & upper extremity injuries. He review common ailments and conditions, like carpal tunnel and nerve compression. He highlights nonsurgical treatments, like injections and rehabi…
- Dystonia
Dr. Andrea Yoo discusses what patients should know about dystonia. She describes the conditions of the movement disorder that causes involuntarily contractions of muscles. While there is currently no cure, she reviews the helpful treatment…
- Advancements in Obesity and Diabetes Management
Anyanate Gwendolyne Jack, M.D. and Rachel Stahl Salzman, M.S. discuss what patients should know about the recent advancements in obesity and diabetes management. The panel discusses the ongoing rise in cases for obesity, pre-diabetes and d…
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Dr. Rekha B. Kumar discusses what women should know about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Dr. Kumar describes the various symptoms and causes of PCOS and how it can look different in different people. She addresses the impacts of insulin…
- Preparing for Pregnancy
Dr. Sidney Wu discusses what women should know about planning for pregnancy. She emphasizes the importance of optimizing overall health and wellness in preparing for getting pregnant, including healthy weight management and mental health.…
- Women and HIV/AIDS
Dr. Lona Prasad discusses what women should know about HIV/AIDS. She reviews the recommendations for screenings for STIs throughout one's life stage and relationship status. She also gives helpful guidance to HIV seroconcordant/discordant…
- Hormone and Non-Hormonal Treatments for Menopause
Susan Loeb-Zeitlin, M.D. discusses what patients should know about hormone and non-hormonal treatments for menopause. She highlights the new Women's Midlife Center and services offered to women as they approach the midlife stage. She gives…
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Tiffany Lin, M.D. goes over what patients should know about Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). She reviews the ways in which doctors can diagnosis the chronic pain disorder, including addressing trigger points. She goes over pain that can be…
- Healthy Brain Aging
Matthew E. Fink, M.D. discusses how to keep your brain healthy as you age. He goes over ways to help preserve brain function including the importance of a healthy diet and regular exercise, as well as stimulation with social interactions a…
- Pain Management For Back and Spine
Alina Boltunova, M.D. discusses what patients should know about managing pain in the back and spine. She highlights common types of pain and the available therapies. She goes over the multimodal approaches, as well as the integrated plans…
- Using Virtual Reality to Treat Pain
John Rubin, M.D. and Rohan Jotwani, M.D. discuss the current state of virtual reality and pain management. They describe the different types of acute and chronic pain and how pain can manifest. They go over the emerging benefits and latest…
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Fertility
Alexis P. Melnick, M.D. discusses what patients should know about fertility and considerations for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). She gives an overview of the challenges of aging for women and why they may consider HRT to help preserve…
- Lyme Disease
Maryellen Benito, D.O. discusses what patient should know about ticks and preventing Lyme disease. She highlights how ticks can latch onto humans from pets, animals, and in wooded, grassy areas. She reviews common staged symptoms like targ…