Warning letters from Medicare sent to high prescribers reduced prescriptions of risky antipsychotics for elderly people with dementia without negatively affecting patient health.
Most hair, body, and personal care products contain “chemicals of concern.” A Columbia epidemiologist explains how to figure out what's safe to buy and use.
At the meeting, Columbia researchers presented work about the flow of guns between states, prevention of school gun violence, and universal background checks.
Aging is not only about illness and dependency, but our society is still living by the notion and missing opportunities that can come when older people stay healthy, engaged, and productive.
Obstacles remain before the world reaches the point of eliminating AIDS, but new prevention technologies and outreach programs are reasons to be optimistic about the future.