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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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Sometimes a diagnosis can feel like a label. This is particularly true when it comes to rare or chronic conditions. Two Columbia experts spoke to us about the good and bad of diagnostic labels.
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Migraines aren't just headaches; they're powerhouses of pain that affect millions of people. We sat down with Columbia's Meital Ben-Dov, MD, a migraine expert, for tips on treatment and prevention.
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Traveling this weekend? With another heat wave on the way, it's a good idea to prepare before you hit the skies or the road. Dr. Seth Feltheimer offers tips to protect your well-deserved time off.
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- August 31, 2023
If you dread “airplane ear” when you fly, you're not alone. Columbia's Dr. Ana Kim offers plenty of tips both adults and children can try to ease the discomfort.
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- August 30, 2023
As young people with diabetes enter adolescence, they need to begin taking responsibility for their own diabetes care. Columbia's Mary Farkouh offers helpful tips to start them on their journey.
- August 21, 2023
Living with a chronic condition can make a trip seem daunting, but there are many tips and resources that can help. Columbia's Dr. Seth Feltheimer offers helpful tips for on-the-go care.
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- July 20, 2023
Columbia psychologisy Jared O'Garro-Moore, PhD, offers tips on getting the best sleep ever, every night.
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- June 8, 2023
Whether you’re planning a day at the beach or an afternoon hike, diabetes shouldn’t hold you back from whatever it is you want to do. You just need to be prepared.
- June 7, 2023
As the days grow longer, and the sun’s rays become stronger and more direct, be mindful that outdoor activities can increase your risk of developing skin cancer.
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- May 19, 2023
Stress is a normal part of life, but chronic stress is not and it damages your body.
- May 9, 2023
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can go undetected and lead to death.
- March 27, 2023
Suffer no more. A Columbia University allergist explains how to survive the seasons that make many of us long for the dead of winter.
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- March 15, 2023
Dr. Anne Krigel tells us everything you want to know about your colon and tips for keeping it healthy.
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