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Hematopoietic stem cells can survive extraordinary stress. Columbia scientists have learned how they escape death, which could lead to new treatments for blood cancers and diseases related to aging.
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A new study of elderly Hispanics found that hearing loss increased the risk of depression symptoms.
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A new study shows how cellular “housekeeping” protects some neurons against the toxic proteins of Alzheimer’s disease and suggests new treatment possibilities.
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Linda P. Fried, dean of Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health, explains the secrets to living a longer, healthier, and happier life—and why the graying of America may be a good thing.
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The New York TimesAugust 28, 2012Dr. Ethel Siris notes the severity of fractures late in life. “When you break a hip at 80, it can be a life-ending experience.”
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WCBS-TVAugust 24, 2012Dr. James Noble, neurologist, commented on a new study that showed an association between good oral hygiene and a lower risk of dementia.
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- July 31, 2012
A study found that educational experience was a strong predictor of cognitive decline risk across groups.
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- June 26, 2012
New study finds that statins may not work as well in women, but the lack of women in clinical trials may explain the results.
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- June 20, 2012
1 in 8 heart attack survivors experience PTSD, according to a meta-analysis of 24 studies published in PLoS ONE
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