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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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Not getting any sleep when you’re sick is the worst. Our experts weigh in on what you can do to catch some sleep, even when you have a cough.
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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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Our clinical microbiologist draws on his experience to explain concerns about the health risks of raw milk.
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- December 5, 2024
Our expert explains the cold and flu medicines you find at your drugstore and compares the various ways they can help you feel better.
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- April 1, 2024
Reducing dust can have significant benefits for your health and enhance your overall quality of life, says Adam Makkawi, DO, a preventative medicine expert, explains.
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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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- March 5, 2024
Can certain foods help you sleep? Yes, according to our expert nutritionist. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, gives us a guide to healthy foods that are rich in nutrients that promote better sleep.
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- February 1, 2024
We sit now more than previous generations, leaned over computers for hours on end, and it weighs on our health. The good news is that there is a solution: walking. Our expert Keith Diaz, MD, explains.
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- January 24, 2024
40 percent of girls and young women don’t get enough iron. A Columbia explains why iron deficiency is such a big problem for girls and offers tips on how to fight it.
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- December 22, 2023
More than 70% of U.S. teenagers do not get enough sleep, which can have major health consequences. Dr. Brooke Aggarwal is on a mission to educate teens and parents about the importance of sleep.
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- December 18, 2023
You’re healthy and have never experienced a major medical issue. So can you skip your annual physical exam? Think again. Our expert says there are things that doctors can detect that you can't.
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- December 12, 2023
Recent studies suggest that quality sleep may help women lose or control their weight. Columbia's Dr. Brooke Aggrawal the role sleep plays in regulating the body, including regulating metabolism.
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- December 8, 2023
Kicking off 2024 with “Dry January,” “Veganary,” or another challenge? Columbia experts break down the various challenges and offers tips on how to succeed.
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