Farmers in India could ameliorate water shortage and malnutrition by switching from rice to other grains

A study by Columbia researchers concludes that the benefits of reduced flight times are outweighed by the effects on residents below

Columbia researchers are developing what would be the first wearable diagnostic device for traumatic brain injury

Linda P. Fried, an internationally recognized gerontologist, shares the secrets to living a longer, healthier, and happier life

Columbia researchers have discovered a surprisingly simple way to reduce urban gun violence

Our taste for processed foods may be damaging our bodies in subtle ways

A new system that scans Yelp for complaints of food poisoning is helping New York City health inspectors identify and record food-borne illness.

A modified bacterial strain of E. coli may prove useful in studying human digestion

A Presidential Scholar draws science into friendlier territory

Mark Bittman explains why he thinks our food system is flawed and how he recommends fixing it

Researchers are developing a painless, non-invasive alternative to liposuction

How three women in New York are improving health care in Liberia with one simple but effective strategy