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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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Virtual urgent care at Columbia is expanding to care for patients in new ways, 365 days a year.
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A Columbia allergist and immunologist explains bites and stings and how to make them stop itching.
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Losing weight is often the easy part; keeping it off is usually a struggle. In the POWERS study, Columbia researchers are now delving into the reasons why some people succeed and some fail.
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July 11, 2023
Being hydrated is important to our health, but energy and hydration drinks often come with other costs.
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June 30, 2023
An oral microbiologist who collaborates with dentists and doctors discovers what our bodies already knew: Everything is connected.
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April 14, 2023
Columbia physician Eric Burnett, MD, turned to TikTok for distraction at the height of the COVID pandemic, but it only drove him to take on rampant medical misinformation.
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April 4, 2023
From a chatbot that suggests the healthiest breakfast to an algorithm that finds dangerous drug interactions, Columbia researchers are using analytics to help transform many aspects of clinical care.
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April 3, 2023
Weight loss drugs are gaining in popularity. Judith Korner, MD, PhD, director of Columbia’s Metabolic and Weight Control Center, shares why stigma may cause some to be reluctant to seek treatment.
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March 31, 2023
Columbia researcher Jae Sevelius seeks to advance health care and promote wellness for transgender and gender expansive communities.
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March 29, 2023
Doctors at Columbia University Irving Medical Center treat patients for concerns ranging from enlarged prostate to cancer to organ failure. These stories show how doctors have changed patients’ lives.
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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.