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Our pediatric dentist draws on years of experience treating patients to explain the role fluoride plays in our oral health.
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.
Our sports medicine specialist explains which daily activities throw our steps off balance—and why it’s important to restore symmetry.
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.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) usually begins between the ages of 20 and 40 and is the most common disabling neurological disorder of young adults.
An addiction psychiatrist explains.
The secret to good health is communication with your health care team.
Unless your cup is full of plain water, sipping a drink for hours is bad for oral health.
LGBTQ people have unique needs when it comes to becoming parents.
With air quality in New York City reaching unhealthy levels, Columbia experts spoke to the media about the air’s effects on healthy people and those with underlying conditions.
What exactly are probiotics? Do they work? How do you know if you need one? A Columbia gastroenterologist explains.
How you respond can make them feel comforted and supported, or worse.
Gluten sensitivity exists, but for many who have diagnosed themselves with the condition, gluten is probably not the enemy.
Columbia is leading the movement to add neurocognitive screening to annual well woman OB/GYN checkups.