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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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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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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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A telelactation service at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center helps new moms achieve their breastfeeding goals.
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- August 7, 2024
Are you noticing little pimples and blemishes on your baby's face? Our expert pediatrician explains how to manage baby acne and offers tips for cleaning your baby's face.
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- June 3, 2024
Many kids struggle without a familiar routine during summer break. Our expert offers tips for understanding behavioral challenges, partnering with caregivers, and smoothing the summer transition.
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- March 27, 2024
Many parents struggle to get their kids out of bed in the morning and on the bus to school. But expert pediatrician Evelyn Berger-Jenkins, MD, says at a certain point, it's a mental health issue.
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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 12, 2024
Milk alternatives, sometimes called non-dairy or plant-based milks, are on store shelves and in fridges everywhere, but our expert says they can't replace the nutrients found in dairy milk for kids.
- March 5, 2024
Flovent, a popular asthma medication, was recently taken off the shelves abruptly. Pediatrician Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD, explains what happened and what you should do if you use Flovent.
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- February 9, 2024
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.
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- February 9, 2024
Homes, schools, and offices across the country are full of love on Valentine’s Day. But when people around your child receive candy, flowers, or gifts and nothing comes their way, it can sting.
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- October 2, 2023
Francisca Kwakye is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is pursuing her dreams of bringing better access to world-class care for more people, regardless of their income.
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- August 9, 2023
A Columbia allergist and immunologist explains bites and stings and how to make them stop itching.
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