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Dr. Natalie Azar

Dr. Natalie Azar is a medical contributor for NBC News and an associate clinical professor of medicine and rheumatology at NYU Langone.

NBC News Medical Contributor

Dr. Natalie Azar

Dr. Natalie Azar is a medical contributor for NBC News, a title she has had since 2014. Dr. Azar’s primary function at NBC is covering all health related and breaking medical news for TODAY and MSNBC. She creates both written and video content for their websites and also appears on NBC Nightly News.

New Middle Age

New Middle Age

Can your smartphone give you arthritis? A doctor explains 'texting thumb'

Can texting lead to arthritis? A doctor explains how excessive smartphone use can cause thumb and hand pain and how to get relief.
Close Up Of Woman Messaging Friends
Close Up Of Woman Messaging Friends

Health

Health

Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for You? A Doctor Weighs In Once and for All

Does cracking your knuckles make them bigger or cause arthritis? Rheumatologist Dr. Natalie Azar reveals the risks and benefits of this common behavior.
Close up shot of woman cracking her knuckles.
Close up shot of woman cracking her knuckles.

New Middle Age

New Middle Age

7 Reasons You Might Be Experiencing Joint Pain, According to an Expert

Painful joints? Here's what your joint pain may be telling you about your health, according to rheumatologist Dr. Natalie Azar.
Knee Pain
Knee Pain

Diet & Fitness

Diet & Fitness

This is the best time of day to take vitamin D supplements, according to experts

Vitamin D supplements are popular for bone health and immunity. When is the best time to take vitamin D? Here's how to take it properly, according to experts.
Supplements in a white bowl on pink background.
Supplements in a white bowl on pink background.

Diet & Fitness

Diet & Fitness

This food is a magnesium ‘superstar,’ dietitian says. Here are 3 ways to eat more of it

Pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium, which supports a healthy heart, bones, mood and sleep. Here's how to eat more of them.
Young relaxed pensive African American woman eating healthy breakfast sitting on the couch.
Young relaxed pensive African American woman eating healthy breakfast sitting on the couch.

News

News

Is Zepbound or Wegovy better for weight loss? First-of-its-kind study offers answer

The head-to-head examination of these weight loss drugs provides doctors with 'robust' data on their effectiveness.
An Eli Lilly & Co. Zepbound injection pen.
An Eli Lilly & Co. Zepbound injection pen.

Diet

Diet

Cheaper copycat GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are disappearing: What to do if you're taking them

Many compounding pharmacies are no longer allowed to make cheaper versions of semaglutide and other GLP-1 drugs. A doctor explains options for patients.
Containers of Ozempic and Wegovy medications.
Containers of Ozempic and Wegovy medications.