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Live Your Best Life
- October 11, 2024
A recent study suggests breast cancer appears to be on the rise for people under 50 years old. Columbia breast cancer expert Julia McGuinness, MD, offers strategies to help reduce your risk.
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- October 3, 2024
Columbia psychiatrist Kelli Harding, MD, shares tips on reducing the stress of indecision and making smart choices.
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- July 26, 2024
Lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), is an important marker for heart disease and stroke. Our expert explains how knowing your Lp(a) levels can help you manage your cardiovascular health.
Health in the News
- August 7, 2024
Opioid-involved deaths in the U.S. rose from more than 49,000 in 2019 to more than 81,000 in 2022. But Naloxone, which anyone can administer, can prevent many of these deaths. Our expert explains.
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- May 23, 2024
Yeast infections can lead to miserable irritation. But there are ways to reduce your risk of developing this common problem. Our expert talks about the cause and how we can help to stop the spread.
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- May 8, 2024
Carcinogens are all around us. But arsenic, the world's oldest known carcinogen, is especially deadly to some communities, according to our expert.
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Your Questions Answered
- October 17, 2024
Our sports medicine specialist explains which daily activities throw our steps off balance—and why it’s important to restore symmetry.
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- September 16, 2024
Not every bump on a child’s body is a cause for concern. Our expert tells us when to call your doctor and when to stay home.
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- September 10, 2024
You've seen nasal rinsing on social media, but does it work? And is it safe? Our ENT expert offers some insights into how nasal rinsing can help people with sinus issues.
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Care @ Columbia
- October 15, 2024
Kaylee Seekon, RD, never actually set out to run the New York City Marathon, yet here she is, preparing her body to endure an epic journey across the five boroughs.
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- September 4, 2024
A telelactation service at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center helps new moms achieve their breastfeeding goals.
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- March 14, 2024
Menstrual health directly impacts more than half of the world’s population, yet is frequently overlooked or outright ignored. Public health expert Dr. Marni Sommer is working to change that.
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The Future of Medicine
- June 28, 2024
Pathologists Dan Green, MD, and Stephen Lagana, MD, sat down with us to explain their jobs, describe their training, and share the most fascinating cases of their careers.
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- March 26, 2024
Recently, AI was used by research scientists to help detect pancreatic cancer three years faster than could be done without the technology. Pancreatic Cancer expert John Chabot, MD explains.
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- March 4, 2024
Columbia scientists are learning how lack of sleep strains our bodies—and how getting more rest lowers the risk for a range of diseases.
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