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Health Insights is your guide to wellness and medicine, informed by clinicians from Columbia University Irving Medical Center. We're here to talk about emerging topics in the news, answer your questions about health and science, and tell stories about patients and providers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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Our prostate cancer expert explains the disease’s symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments—and why it’s important to catch it early.
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Our ENT expert explains what causes ringing in the ears and shares ways to manage symptoms.
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Our environmental health researcher explains how metals end up in what we eat and how to lower the risk of exposure.
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A cochlear implant, combined with personal attention from an expert team, helped a young patient enjoy the activities that matter most.
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Health Insights offers tips in every area of medicine. Read more stories below.
Live Your Best Life
- April 25, 2025
Our aging expert explains how an activity like pickleball supports health and vitality in older adults.
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- January 3, 2025
There are endless reasons to start going to the gym, but are you physically ready? Our Columbia expert says there are a few things you should do first.
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- December 23, 2024
Devices for monitoring the body’s sugar levels are now available over the counter. Our endocrinologist explains how this tool works, and who can—and cannot—benefit from using it.
Health in the News
- May 9, 2025
Nanoplastics are being found in our environment, our drinking water, and even our bodies. A Columbia expert shares ways to reduce your exposure.
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- March 21, 2025
Pediatrician and vaccine expert Ashley B. Stephens, MD, explains the risks posed by measles and how to protect yourself and your family.
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- March 12, 2025
Although a lot of people need to adjust when the clocks spring forward, the transition can be especially tough on children. Our expert pediatrician offers tips to get kids back on track.
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Your Questions Answered
- May 21, 2025
Our prostate cancer expert explains the disease’s symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments—and why it’s important to catch it early.
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- March 21, 2025
A Columbia psychiatrist explains how therapy can help, ways to find the right therapist, and how to approach your first appointment
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- March 21, 2025
TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure developed over 20 years ago that has helped countless people with narrowed aortic heart valves.
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The Future of Medicine
- December 17, 2024
People who lose their sense of smell have far fewer treatment options than those who have lost other senses, like hearing or vision. But Columbia experts are developing new therapies and resources.
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- 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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Health Insights Recipes
- February 24, 2025
Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, is more than a groundbreaking researcher in sleep medicine—she's also a cookbook author! She shares her delicious pan-seared halibut and barley-artichoke risotto recipe.
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- January 16, 2025
Nutritionist-approved Super Bowl Recipes from Columbia expert Jamie Leskowitz, MS, RD.
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- December 9, 2024
Columbia Chef Keily Busby shares his recipes for turkey chili and butternut squash vegetable soup.
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Care @ Columbia
- May 13, 2025
A cochlear implant, combined with personal attention from an expert team, helped a young patient enjoy the activities that matter most.
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- April 29, 2025
Our top-ranked center is advancing care to help patients reach their goal of building a family.
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- April 1, 2025
Patients are the heart of everything that happens at an academic medical center. These stories of their courage and determination are sources of inspiration and hope.
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