Blandine Laferrère, MD, PhD, an endocrinologist with expertise in diabetes, metabolism, and weight management, offers guidance on the possible health benefits of intermittent fasting.
Up to 84% of postmenopausal women experience GSM, which can affect sexual health and quality of life. Dr. Mary Rosser discusses treatment options and how to talk to your partner about it.
Children can often be picky eaters, which is also part of normal development, but sometimes, picky eating can become more serious. A dietitian explains what ARFID is and how to treat it.
Winter is always a hard time to plan outdoor activities, which translates to more screen time activities for kids. Our expert offers tips to get kids off screens and into more engaging activities.
Air fresheners might smell nice, but do they have any impact on air quality or our health? Our expert explains how air fresheners work and gives some tips for natural alternatives.
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.
Welcoming a new baby should be an exciting time. But for some women, a deadly and often silent condition poses a serious threat: Postpartum preeclampsia. Dr. Sonia Tolani explains the risks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kicking off 2024 with “Dry January,” “Veganary,” or another challenge? Columbia experts break down the various challenges and offers tips on how to succeed.