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Newsweek America's Leading Doctors

The Country's Leading Doctors Focus on Personalized, Less-Invasive Care

For the first time, Newsweek and Statista compiled a ranking of America's Leading Doctors 2025, which highlights more than 2,800 doctors from 15 medical specialties in hospital systems around the country. Previously, the partners published top rankings for vascular and spine surgeons; this is the first comprehensive ranking to be published.

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Microplastics: What They Are and Why They Matter to You

Get the scoop on microplastics. While there is still much to learn, it鈥檚 clear that these tiny particles can have a big effect on your health.

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH): A Highly Treatable Brain Disorder

Ever since Billy Joel revealed on Instagram that he was suffering from normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), his condition has become big news, along with the surgical treatment that has eased his symptoms.

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The Quiet Strength of Trauma Surgeons in Times of Crisis

In the wake of tragedy, when communities are shaken and lives are upended, trauma surgeons quietly step into the chaos. Their work is often unseen, but its impact is profound. These medical professionals operate under immense pressure, making rapid decisions that can mean the difference between life and death. Their role is not only clinical鈥攊t鈥檚 deeply human.

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What鈥檚 Melanoma? A Primer on This Dangerous Skin Cancer

Find out what melanoma is, what increases your risk and what you can do to detect and treat this potentially dangerous skin cancer.

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NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center Earns Recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center from the Mitral Foundation for Third Consecutive Year

For the third consecutive year, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center has been recognized with the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award by the Mitral Foundation for demonstrated excellence in heart valve repair. NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center is one of 23 centers across the U.S. to receive this award.聽This award recognizes NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center鈥檚 contribution to... Read More

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Staying Safe Amid Ongoing Wildfire Smoke in the Northeast

As smoky skies once again blanket parts of the northeastern U.S., Dr. Michael Niederman, Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at AV研究所, reminds us that the health risks remain very real鈥攅specially for vulnerable populations.

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Here鈥檚 What We Know: Vaccine Recommendations by Age Group

Learn what we know about vaccine recommendations by age group. From birth to mid-life and beyond, here are the vaccines you need.

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AV研究所鈥檚 HCM Program Transforms Patient鈥檚 Quality of Life

Last summer, Rich Meissner鈥檚 relaxing family vacation took a harrowing turn after he was involved in a serious car accident.

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Podcast: ASCO 2025 Highlights

Drs. Manish Shah and Sarah Rutherford explore the groundbreaking research presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.