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Quick fixes are not the answer when seeking ways to boost your immunity or increase your protection against infection.
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A new study of sleep in women shows that delaying bedtime by just 90 minutes each night damages cells that line the blood vessels, supporting the hypothesis that poor sleep is linked to heart health.
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A headache can be its own medical condition or a symptom of something else.
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Wegovy (semaglutide) produces the greatest weight loss in teenagers, but a study by Columbia researchers finds that the trendy obesity drug is not cost-effective at its current price.
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- January 4, 2023
Inspiration and guidance for success from health professionals.
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- January 4, 2023
January is a great month to donate blood since supplies usually run low after the holidays. And recent research from Columbia shows it's safe for donors.
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- January 4, 2023
The health, medical, and research stories from 2022 that our readers found most engaging last year.
- December 14, 2022
Even if you’re a doctor, nurse, dentist, or other health care professional, we bet there’s something on this list that’s new to you, too.
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- December 12, 2022
Your family medical history is the cheapest genetic test you can get.
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- December 8, 2022
Commonly used drugs that reduce joint inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis also reduce vascular inflammation and cardiovascular risk, finds a new study from Columbia University.
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- October 31, 2022
A new book by a Columbia gastroenterologist focuses on inflammation, disease, and diet and explains how Inflammation is not only a consequence of disease, but also a potential root cause of it.
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- October 28, 2022
What causes a runny nose? How can I be congested and have a runny nose at the same time? Ear, nose, and throat specialist David Gudis explains rhinitis and when to seek treatment.
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- October 17, 2022
We asked a dental hygienist about her daily routine to find out what we’re doing right (and wrong) for our mouths.
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- October 6, 2022
Under Dakota’s Law, children in New York will be screened more often for lead poisoning. Vicki Iannotti, MD, explains what parents should know and how to protect their children.
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