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Our pediatric dentist draws on years of experience treating patients to explain the role fluoride plays in our oral health.
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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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Our sports medicine specialist explains which daily activities throw our steps off balance—and why it’s important to restore symmetry.
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Not every bump on a child’s body is a cause for concern. Our expert tells us when to call your doctor and when to stay home.
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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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- 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
- March 5, 2024
Columbia psychologist Erin K. Engle, PsyD, discusses the different factors to weigh when considering ending psychotherapy and how to best prepare for the transition.
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- March 4, 2024
Recent news may have you wondering: are eye drops safe? Our expert ophthalmologist offers tips for safely using eyedrops, as well as which kind you should use.
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- February 27, 2024
Not getting any sleep when you’re sick is the worst. Our experts weigh in on what you can do to catch some sleep, even when you have a cough.
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- February 26, 2024
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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