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Devices for monitoring the body’s sugar levels are now available over the counter. Our endocrinologist explains how this tool works, and who can—and cannot—benefit from using it.
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People who lose their sense of smell have far fewer treatment options than those who have lost other senses, like hearing or vision. But Columbia experts are developing new therapies and resources.
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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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Our clinical microbiologist draws on his experience to explain concerns about the health risks of raw milk.
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Live Your Best Life
- December 23, 2024
Devices for monitoring the body’s sugar levels are now available over the counter. Our endocrinologist explains how this tool works, and who can—and cannot—benefit from using it.
- November 26, 2024
For many people, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. For an emergency room doctor, the holidays are filled with hazards that can lead to a packed waiting room.
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- November 15, 2024
Jamie Leskowitz, MS, RD shares her expert approach to enjoying the feast, using healthy ingredients for flavorful dishes.
Health in the News
- August 7, 2024
Opioid-involved deaths in the U.S. rose from more than 49,000 in 2019 to more than 81,000 in 2022. But Naloxone, which anyone can administer, can prevent many of these deaths. Our expert explains.
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- May 23, 2024
Yeast infections can lead to miserable irritation. But there are ways to reduce your risk of developing this common problem. Our expert talks about the cause and how we can help to stop the spread.
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- May 8, 2024
Carcinogens are all around us. But arsenic, the world's oldest known carcinogen, is especially deadly to some communities, according to our expert.
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Your Questions Answered
- December 16, 2024
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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- December 9, 2024
Our clinical microbiologist draws on his experience to explain concerns about the health risks of raw milk.
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- December 5, 2024
Our expert explains the cold and flu medicines you find at your drugstore and compares the various ways they can help you feel better.
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Care @ Columbia
- December 9, 2024
Columbia Chef Keily Busby shares his recipes for turkey chili and butternut squash vegetable soup.
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- October 24, 2024
Inspired by techniques that astrophysicists use to find new galaxies, Columbia Fertility is using AI and advanced imaging to recover rare sperm cells from infertile men and help them become fathers.
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- October 15, 2024
Kaylee Seekon, RD, never actually set out to run the New York City Marathon, yet here she is, preparing her body to endure an epic journey across the five boroughs.
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The Future of Medicine
- December 17, 2024
People who lose their sense of smell have far fewer treatment options than those who have lost other senses, like hearing or vision. But Columbia experts are developing new therapies and resources.
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- June 28, 2024
Pathologists Dan Green, MD, and Stephen Lagana, MD, sat down with us to explain their jobs, describe their training, and share the most fascinating cases of their careers.
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- March 26, 2024
Recently, AI was used by research scientists to help detect pancreatic cancer three years faster than could be done without the technology. Pancreatic Cancer expert John Chabot, MD explains.
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