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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.
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At the meeting, Columbia researchers presented work about the flow of guns between states, prevention of school gun violence, and universal background checks.
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Even if your diet doesn’t meet nutrition guidelines, it’s unlikely you'd benefit from any dietary supplement.
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Columbia researchers are working with the MTA on a project aimed at strengthening the resilience of public transit during public health disasters.
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- December 22, 2013
CUMC researchers have clarified three fundamental issues about Alzheimer's: where it starts, why it starts there, and how it spreads.
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- December 17, 2013
Several faculty members at CUMC recently voiced their opinions on the e-cigarette controversy.
- December 9, 2013
In first large-scale demonstration of flu forecasting system, Mailman scientists reliably predicted the timing of the 2012–2013 flu season up to nine weeks in advance of its peak.
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- December 6, 2013
Find relief from winter allergies with these helpful tips.
- December 5, 2013
Columbia's 2013 Horwitz winners: Edvard Moser, May-Britt Moser & John O’Keefe for findings that could lead to new Alzheimer's treatments.
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- December 1, 2013
When Jeremiah Johnson explored HIV on a national level, he realized that the fear and shame he had experienced in his personal journey with HIV was only amplified in conversations surrounding the disease.
- November 27, 2013
Findings raise the possibility of a new approach to combating malaria, one of the world’s deadliest diseases.
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- November 27, 2013
Registered dietitians share tips for healthy eating this holiday season.
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- November 21, 2013
Targeting an enzyme that raises both sugar and insulin levels in the obese may prevent and treat diabetes.
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- November 21, 2013
While smoking rates are down in the U.S., electronic cigarette sales are rising. Experts warn that these smokeless devices are not risk free.
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