New scientific developments are transforming the future of cancer treatment and care. Hosted by world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist Dr. John Leonard, CancerCast is your window into research breakthroughs, innovative therapies and honest accounts of living with and beyond cancer. Questions or suggestions? Email us at cancercast@med.cornell.edu.
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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 empow ...
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This Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg provides a fascinating look into the human brain, with each episode asking new questions — and finding new answers — about our most mysterious organ. Together with his expert guests, Dr. Stieg takes us on a journey that reveals unexpected secrets at every turn, and redefines what we know about ourselves and our place in the world. The podcast explores the many fascinating aspects of neuroscience, ranging from how the brain is wired for both sudden burst ...
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At Weill Cornell Medicine, we connect the collective power of our integrated partners in education and research to provide world-class care for our individual patients—the center of everything we do.
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Welcome to the Doctor Money Matters podcast. I am your host Dr. Tarang Patel, a practicing diagnostic radiologist in Phoenix, AZ. I started this podcast as a way to share knowledge about financial matters as they relate to health care professionals. We spent many years learning about the science and art of providing patient care but most of us have relatively little knowledge about reaching financial well being. I know that I had no formal training in setting up investment accounts, negotiat ...
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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 occurrence between men and women. She highlights how early intervention to prevent further damage and the comprehens…
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Where do imagination and creativity live in the brain - and how can we tap them? Neuroscientist and author Anna Abraham reveals the three elements of creativity and explores the myths surrounding it. Full episode debuts Friday August 23rd. For more information, transcripts, and all episodes, please visit https://thisisyourbrain.com For more about W…
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Dolphins have large, complex brains that are a lot like the human model -- what if we could get inside their heads and communicate with them? Meet cognitive psychologist and marine mammal scientist Diana Reiss, PhD, who has been doing just that. Turns out our underwater friends have a lot going on in their brains, if only we could learn to decode i…
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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 MS. She also notes that diet is personal but MS patients should avoid foods that could trigger inflammation or …
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The American Society of Clinical Oncology, or ASCO, Annual Meeting is the largest global oncology conference and features state-of-the-art research presentations and cancer care insights from oncology professionals around the world. Every year on the CancerCast podcast, two of Weill Cornell Medicine’s leading experts discuss exciting research stemm…
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The Mercurial Genius of Candace Pert
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Candace Pert discovered the opioid receptor, created a drug to stop AIDS in the brain, and identified stress as a cause of disease. She also inadvertently unleashed the overdose epidemic, got herself kicked out of the NIH, and was denied credit for much of her work. Pert was a trailblazing yet mercurial neuroscientist, a woman who made her male bos…
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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 including injections, physical therapy, and potentially surgery. He highlights the collaborative approach to ca…
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Whispers & Tingles – ASMR with Craig Richard
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ASMR, or the autonomous sensory meridian response, is a state of deep calm accompanied by a sense of “brain tingles.” Not everyone experiences it, but if you do, you know what triggers it: a whisper or other soft sounds, a gentle touch or movement, even watching a Bob Ross video. Physiologist Craig Richard explains the science behind ASMR, and why …
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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 carpal tunnel. He reviews the preventative exercises one can use while working at home and highlights the inter…
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AI: Reverse Engineering the Brain
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We will never create true artificial intelligence (if we really want that) until we know more about how the human brain works. Tech entrepreneur and author Max Bennett explains how AI learns, where it falls short, and how it stacks up against our own intelligence. As it turns out, what's easy for humans is hard for AI, but AI is better at doing som…
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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 questions about our bodies and our health. Please download, subscribe, rate and review Back To Health on Apple Podca…
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Decoding Brainwaves Into Language
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Language originates as brain signals -- mysterious lines of squiggles -- that somehow turn into speech. Meet the neuroscientist who is turning those squiggles into conversations, using artificial intelligence to translate brain activity into words and sentences. Dr. Edward Chang of UCSF talks with Dr. Stieg about the painstaking "magic" of decoding…
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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 adults. VEPT is a first-of-its-kind Emergency Department (ED) / hospital-based multi-disciplinary team that ad…
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We are programmed by evolution to be anxious - fear was a lifesaver for early humans! So are why are some 21st-century humans crippled by it? Catherine Pittman, PhD, chair of psychology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, is an expert on how different parts of the brain create and manage anxiety, and how to overcome it. Learn just how fast your …
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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 throughout the various stages of life and hormonal changes. Discover the underlying factors influencing women's…
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Exploring The Magic Mushroom
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It's effective against depression, can help you stop smoking, even ease end-of-life distress. It's non-addictive, naturally occurring, and has been used for thousands of years -- but you can't have it. It's psilocybin, the compound that creates the "magic" in dozens of species of mushrooms. Johns Hopkins researcher Albert Garcia-Romeu, Ph.D. knows …
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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. She encourages women to not feel alone and to not feel embarrassed to discuss with their doctors if they're exp…
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Can't remember the fourth item on your grocery list? Nelson Dellis, a professional "memory athlete," can remember 100 things or more (though he still may forget the butter). Hear how Dellis learned to memorize lists so long that he became a five-time USA Memory Champion, and how you can use some of his strategies to improve your own memory. Dellis …
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Pathology has a crucial place in the medical field working behind the scenes to ensure patients and their care teams have the most up-to-date information. In cancer care, pathology plays an essential part in not only diagnosing cancer, but also treating and managing it. From examining tissue biopsies to evaluating blood samples, pathologists utiliz…
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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 to control the instances of seizure episodes and how anti-epileptic drugs that can be used for prevention. Fina…
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Do You Hear What I See?
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Synesthesia is the mysterious mingling of the senses that creates the experience of "seeing" sounds or "hearing" colors. Neurologist Richard E. Cytowic, M.D. has spent his career exploring this remarkable phenomenon, and has some fascinating insight into how these sensations are formed in the brain -- and how we might use it to reunite our fracture…
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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 patients should seek an evaluation by a neurologist. He gives an update on the latest breakthroughs treatments for …
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What Are Your Hands Saying?
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Most of us talk with our hands, some more than others, but what are we really saying? Susan Goldin-Meadow, PhD, professor of psychology and comparative human development at the University of Chicago, is an expert on gestures – what they mean, why they don't always agree with what words we are using, and even how they develop in blind children who h…
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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 tips on healthy sleep routines. He also recommends sleep evaluations should issues persist year around. To schedu…
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The skeletal system keeps the body upright, but did you know that the bones play a number of pivotal roles in the body? From storing minerals to providing the home for new cell creation, the body’s bones are dynamic and critical to the body in various ways. When things go awry, deterioration, fractures, and pain can occur. Cancer and its treatments…
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“The Change Is Gonna Come” - Menopause and the Brain
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Menopause can wreak havoc on mood and body temperature as it signals the end of fertility, but some of the biggest changes it causes are in the brain. Emily Jacobs, assistant professor in the department of psychological and brain sciences at UC Santa Barbara, explains how the precipitous decline in estrogen during the "change of life" disrupts the …
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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 diabetic neuropathy and how it can impact distal nerves and regulation of the autonomic system. He goes over h…
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The Incredible Shrinking Attention Span
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Is the deluge of digital media killing our ability to focus? Psychologist Gloria Mark, a professor in the Department of Informatics at University of California, Irvine, explains how we are shaped by what we pay attention to – and why today’s short snippets of everything are reinforcing short attention spans. Learn how playing a few minutes of Solit…
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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 surgical procedures. She highlights the importance of developing healthy eating habits by incorporating more p…
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Near Death Experiences (reprise)
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Near-death experiences may seem like the stuff of supermarket tabloids, but there are real patterns to what people report after coming close to departing this life. Dr. Bruce Greyson has been studying near-death experiences for decades and has stories to tell about out-of-body phenomena, that light at the end of the tunnel, and a near-universal fin…
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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 the acute pain, like staying active indoors, keeping warm by wearing layers and utilizing heat therapy. He also…
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Game Changer - A Concussion Revolution (reprise)
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The impact of mild traumatic brain injury extends far beyond the gridiron – concussions can happen anywhere, including playing fields, bike paths, and war zones. Kenneth Kutner, PhD, who specializes in head injuries and has been the team neuropsychologist for the New York Giants for 30 seasons, joins us to talk about what the latest research has re…
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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 rehabilitation, as well as considerations for patients looking into surgery. To schedule with Dr. Adam Jacoby…
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Pancreatic cancer can be a difficult cancer to diagnose and treat because symptoms don’t often appear until the disease is very advanced. New imaging techniques, personalized therapies and genetic knowledge are helping to change the landscape, as well as enabling families and loved ones to access better screening tools and technologies. Ongoing pan…
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Do Our Dogs Really Love Us ?
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Dogs and the humans who cherish them have a unique bond unlike any other. We wonder all too often, do our dogs love us as much as we love them? What are they really thinking? Are we projecting our own feelings onto these treasured family members in trying to understand them? In this "classic" episode first released in 2020, Emory University neuros…
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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 treatments available to alleviate painful symptoms. To schedule with Dr. Andrea Yoo…
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Music’s Powerful Impact on the Brain
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In this classic episode recorded live at the Juilliard School in the fall of 2019 Dr. Stieg visits with world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming - a leading advocate for research and public education on the therapeutic power of music to heal the mind. Music’s psychological and neurological impact can help people suffering with dementia, Parkinson’s dis…
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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 diabetes. They review risk factors and behaviors can lead to obesity, as well as addressing systemic issues that…
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Controlled Hallucination
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What world do you live in? You may think your experience of life comes from the outside, with your brain processing sensory information as it's received. Anil Seth, professor of cognitive and computational neuroscience at the University of Sussex in England, takes a different view. Tune in as Dr. Seth explains how your brain is actually creating yo…
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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 resistance and how lifestyle modifications for weight management can help alleviate some symptoms. She also hi…
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Connecting the Heart and Brain
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The brain and the heart are in constant communication, sending signals that control and respond to each other, so it’s no surprise that what’s good for one is what’s good for the other. Dr. Robert Harrington, an esteemed cardiologist and the new Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, joins us today to explore the fascinating conversations that go on betwe…
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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. She discusses the value of prenatal vitamins and nutrition; going over healthy eating for mother and baby. She …
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Using All 5 of Your Minds
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Forget the standard IQ test - that only measures a very narrow definition of intelligence. Meet psychologist Howard Gardner, professor of cognition and education at Harvard and one of the foremost thinkers and writers in the fields of education, cognition, and multiple intelligences. His fascinating research into different kinds of intelligence (th…
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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 couples and the importance of STI prevention as part of sexual health. To schedule with Dr. Prasad…
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Dr. John Leonard shares his list of the 10 most interesting lymphoma-related abstracts to be presented at the 2023 meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). The ASH annual meeting brings together blood cancer experts from around the world to present the most exciting research in the field. This annual special episode features an in-depth…
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More Than a Feeling - Your Pain Is Made in Your Brain
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Pain can be felt anywhere in the body, but it all originates in the same place: the brain. Lorimer Moseley, a professor of clinical neurosciences at the University of South Australia and a specialist in how the brain produces pain signals, joins us today to talk about how pain is created as a protective strategy. Your brain, which is constantly mon…
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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 an overview of the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and how patients can manage the changes. She discus…
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Is Your Baby Smarter Than a Robot?
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Babies and toddlers have truly outstanding brains - they absorb information broadly, quickly, and indiscriminately as they learn about the world, with processing speeds that leave AI-powered robots in the dust. Alison Gopnik, professor of psychology and affiliate professor of Philosophy at U.C. Berkeley, has been studying baby brains for decades, a…
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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 found in the musculoskeletal system due to MPS. She also highlights the treatments available to address acute p…
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Training To Be Yourself
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Your early experiences literally change the way you think and feel about the world -- they even shape what you see and hear. Dr. Chantel Prat, a cognitive neuroscientist and professor at the University of Washington, studies how variations in brain wiring make each of us unique individuals and drive our understanding of each other, and of the world…
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