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A Columbia psychiatrist explains how therapy can help, ways to find the right therapist, and how to approach your first appointment
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TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure developed over 20 years ago that has helped countless people with narrowed aortic heart valves.
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Who doesn’t look forward to a siesta on a Sunday afternoon after a long, hard work week? Some people swear by naps, but do they actually improve your health? A Columbia expert weighs in.
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Whether you snore on occasion or you struggle with sleep apnea, our specialist offers advice on getting a good night’s rest.
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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
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.
- 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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- 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 12, 2024
Graves’ disease causes uncomfortable symptoms like shaking, hunger, and insomnia for one million Americans. Our expert endocrinologist weighs in on the latest treatment options.
- March 8, 2024
A major study showed that protein is a key ingredient in healthy aging in women. Our expert nutritionist answers your questions about integrating it into your diet through plant-based sources
