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It Might Be Time to Get Rid of That Gas Stove
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It Might Be Time to Get Rid of That Gas Stove

A Columbia study of gas versus electric stoves raises some burning questions

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The Single Best Way to Ease Inflammation and Boost Your Immune Health
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The Single Best Way to Ease Inflammation and Boost Your Immune Health

Columbia gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella on the foods everyone should be eating — and the ones to avoid

Radical Solutions for Baldness
Columbia geneticist Angela Christiano
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Radical Solutions for Baldness

Geneticist Angela Christiano’s research not only offers hope to those suffering from hair loss, it could point the way to new cancer therapies

What Causes Autism? Study of 100,000 Kids Reveals New Clues
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What Causes Autism? Study of 100,000 Kids Reveals New Clues

Psychiatrist and epidemiologist Mady Hornig discusses the possible roots of this mysterious condition

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Skin Grafts That Fit Like a Glove
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Skin Grafts That Fit Like a Glove

Bioengineers are using 3D printing to create artificial skin in all shapes and sizes

Why Depression Rates Are Higher Among Liberals
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Why Depression Rates Are Higher Among Liberals

Columbia researchers look at the politics of despair

Are Toy Cosmetics Making Children Sick?
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Are Toy Cosmetics Making Children Sick?

Columbia researchers discover that American kids use potentially toxic makeup with surprising frequency

A Columbia Professor Helps Chris Hemsworth Stress-Proof His Life
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A Columbia Professor Helps Chris Hemsworth Stress-Proof His Life

Organizational psychologist Modupe Akinola offers practical tips for the Thor actor — and for everyone else

The Single Best Way to Ease Inflammation and Boost Your Immune Health
Health & Medicine

The Single Best Way to Ease Inflammation and Boost Your Immune Health

Columbia gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella on the foods everyone should be eating — and the ones to avoid

Learning to Live with the Voices in Your Head
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Learning to Live with the Voices in Your Head

By giving young people with schizophrenia more control over their care, a Columbia-led program aims to help them lead fuller lives

Unraveling Autism's Complex Genetic Roots
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Unraveling Autism's Complex Genetic Roots

A new Columbia study finds sixty genes associated with the condition, including mild forms of ASD

A Faster, Cheaper Way to Predict Birth Defects
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A Faster, Cheaper Way to Predict Birth Defects

Columbia researchers have developed a prenatal genetic test that can detect fetal abnormalities within two hours

4 Telemedicine Companies for Mental Health and More
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4 Telemedicine Companies for Mental Health and More

Columbia alumni entrepreneurs are at the forefront of a booming industry

The Primary Victims of Toxic Drinking Water
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The Primary Victims of Toxic Drinking Water

A recent Columbia study reveals major racial disparities in access to clean public water

The Simple Questions That Can Prevent a Suicide
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The Simple Questions That Can Prevent a Suicide

With suicide rates at historic highs, Columbia researchers are training ordinary people to save lives

Why a Warming Planet Endangers Every Child’s Health
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Why a Warming Planet Endangers Every Child’s Health

Heat waves, floods, and other effects of climate change are putting kids at risk of illness and death

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