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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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- February 21, 2024
Our expert allergist explains another reason you may cough, sniffle, sneeze, or have a headache this time of year.
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- February 16, 2024
EMDR is a trauma-focused psychotherapy that offers hope for millions of people with post-traumatic stress disorder. Our expert explains how it works and why you may want to consider it.
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- February 1, 2024
Welcoming a new baby should be an exciting time. But for some women, a deadly and often silent condition poses a serious threat: Postpartum preeclampsia. Dr. Sonia Tolani explains the risks.
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- January 30, 2024
Are you grinding your teeth? It can happen when you’re relaxed or asleep, but you may not even realize it as you're doing it. Our expert tells us the signs, and what to do about it.
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- January 24, 2024
A teenager died after eating a spicy chip. Was the spice to blame? Our expert weighs in.
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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.
