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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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What do bed bug bites look like? When do you call a doctor? And how do you avoid them in the first place? Our expert explains.
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Rafal Tokarz, PhD, an assistant professor of epidemiology with expertise in tick-borne pathogens and diseases, shares his recommendations for protecting you, your family, and your pets from ticks.
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A recent study suggests that the COVID-19 vaccine may be more effective if you use the same arm for the first dose and booster dose. But is that true? Our expert immunologist weighs in.
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- November 8, 2023
Leftovers go hand-in-hand with Thanksgiving, but they need to be stored and eaten safely. A Columbia microbiologist explains how you can safely enjoy the extra turkey and sides.
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- June 9, 2023
Bacitracin, an antibiotic discovered at Columbia in 1943, is still commonly used today.
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Lyme isn’t the only tick-borne disease to worry. Babesiosis, a lesser-known but potentially more serious disease, is becoming more entrenched in the Northeast.
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