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Do your achy joints make it hard to get out of bed in the winter? You're not alone. A Columbia expert breaks down why this happens and what you can do to relieve your pain.
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Norovirus, the most common stomach bug in the United States, makes the rounds every winter. Our expert GI doctor gives tips on how to avoid this highly contagious illness and what to do if you get it.
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A Columbia cancer and nutrition epidemiologist explains how alcohol changes the body, how it impacts your risk of cancer, and how to reduce your risk.
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two RSV vaccines for adults 60 and older. A Columbia doctor explains why this vaccine could prevent severe illness.
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A Columbia scientist explains how to avoid carcinogens at cookouts.
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- May 23, 2024
An inflamed joint that is not moved is bad for your body because scar tissue can form and prevent the joint from moving.
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- May 15, 2024
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- May 7, 2024
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- April 19, 2024
Explaining a dentist visit to a child should be simple and reassuring, helping them feel comfortable and prepared. Our expert dentist shares tips for parents to help prep their kids.
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- April 17, 2024
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- April 11, 2024
Improving the air quality in your home, office, and everyone indoors is essential for health and wellbeing, according to pediatric pulmonologist Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir, MD.
- April 3, 2024
A lung cancer specialist explains everything about lung cancer screening, including how it works, who should get screened, and what she tells patients as a former smoker.
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- April 1, 2024
Sometimes, the cause of an itch is beyond skin-deep. Blair Jenkins, MD, PhD, studies how the nervous system can be at the root of chronic itch, or neuropathic itch.
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