News Search: Environmental Health Sciences

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Scientists Use Computer Model to Improve Hospitals’ Ability to Limit Spread of Drug-Resistant Infections

November 19, 2025

A new analytical tool can improve a hospital’s ability to limit the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections compared to traditional methods like contact tracing.

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Infectious Disease
Lower Arsenic in Drinking Water Reduces Death Risk, Even After Years of Chronic Exposure

November 17, 2025

This landmark analysis has significant public health implications, as naturally occurring arsenic continues to contaminate groundwater systems globally.

Topic

Environmental Health
Genomics Meets Exposomics: Historic Meeting Ushers in a New Age of Human Health Discovery

October 29, 2025

An historic meeting organized by Columbia Mailman School's Gary Miller and colleagues united the fields of genomics and exposomics.

Topic

Environmental Health
Hurricane Evacuation Patterns Differ Based on Where the Storm Hits

October 2, 2025

People in coastal areas with frequent hurricane exposure are more likely to travel out of harm’s way compared to people in inland areas who are more likely to stay put.

Topic

Climate and Health
Environmental Health Scientist Strengthens Ties to Latin America

October 1, 2025

In a faculty Q&A, Marcela Tamayo-Ortiz discusses her research path, from reducing exposure to lead among traditional potters to improving women’s midlife bone health and promoting healthy aging.

Topic

Aging and Healthy Longevity
The Secret Science Behind Feeling Great

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Columbia Magazine

September 29, 2025

At the forefront of this emerging “science of health” are several faculty members who have spent years investigating the biological factors that allow our bodies to function smoothly.
Metabolic Markers May Predict Breast Cancer in High-Risk Women

September 22, 2025

Known risk factors, including genetics and lifestyle, do not fully explain the upward trend of breast cancer rates.

Topic

Epidemiological Studies
Choosing Safer Personal Care Products Can Help Lower Exposures to Risky Chemicals

September 17, 2025

Women who selectively purchase personal care products based on their ingredients were successfully able to lower their exposures to several chemicals associated with health risks.

Topic

Community Health
Environmental Health Sciences Talent Show Strikes a Chord

September 15, 2025

Faculty shared their music and dance as part of an event to welcome new students and build community

Topic

Environmental Health
Research Informs Washington State Ban on Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Cosmetics

September 12, 2025

Community-based research by Prof. Ami Zota and colleagues informed the new policy.

Topic

Community Health

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