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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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Rumor has it sunglasses are good for your eyes, and sunglasses are bad for your eyes. Columbia ophthalmologist Tongalp Tezel separates fact from fiction.
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A Columbia scientist explains how to avoid carcinogens at cookouts.
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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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- January 11, 2024
Listening to music, podcasts, meetings, phone calls; there are endless reasons to stick headphones or ear buds in your ears. But do they make your ears waxy? Our expert weighs in.
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- November 22, 2023
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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- November 2, 2023
Even though it runs through your veins, you probably don’t know your blood type. But should you? A Columbia expert weighs in.
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- October 25, 2023
If you have hair, you probably spent some time thinking about it today. But there’s more to hair than how it looks. A Columbia expert explains what makes hair healthy and how to keep it that way.
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- October 23, 2023
Should we be worried about woodsmoke from our own fireplaces and backyard firepits? Columbia expert Darby Jack, PhD weighs in on the science and offers helpful guidance.
- October 17, 2023
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.
- October 12, 2023
Everybody poops. But some of us get constipated, including children. Columbia expert Nicole Baron, PNP, explains why constipation can be a problem for kids and how to avoid it.
- September 28, 2023
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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- September 21, 2023
Many people get vein treatment for varicose veins because of their appearance, but it can also have a life-changing impact on your health. A Columbia vein specialist answers common questions.
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- September 21, 2023
Feeling a sharp pain in your foot and have no idea what may have caused it? The answer could be plantar fasciitis. A Columbia expert explains what it is, why it happens, and what you can do about it.
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