News Search: Epidemiology

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Recreational Cannabis Laws May Displace Illegal Cannabis Markets

March 10, 2026

Legal markets may be reducing illegal cannabis activity while also shifting enforcement priorities.

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Substance Use
Epidemiologist Sets Sights on Community-Engaged Cancer Prevention

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Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center

March 10, 2026

Lauren Houghton was named assistant director for cancer prevention and community engagement at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Community Outreach and Engagement office.
More Restrictive Abortion Laws, Higher Depression Risk

March 5, 2026

25-year national study connects increases in abortion restrictions with measurable rises in depressive symptoms.

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Maternal and Reproductive Health
Support Services for Children With Disabilities Linked to Improved Academic Outcomes

March 2, 2026

Children who received support services before age 3 were more likely to meet third-grade academic standards in math and English language arts.

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Child and Adolescent Health
ARPA-H Contract to Advance Science of Healthy Aging

February 25, 2026

New five-year program will include analysis of existing clinical trials to identify biomarkers and treatments that extend health span—not just lifespan.

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Aging and Healthy Longevity
Benzodiazepine Use Declines Across the U.S., Led by Reductions in Older Adults

February 25, 2026

Nearly half of patients receiving benzodiazepines as prescribed by physicians also take other central nervous system depressants, increasing risk of adverse effects.

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Substance Use
How To Spot Emerging Viruses With Professor Stephen Morse

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Columbia News

February 23, 2026

Epidemiology Professor Stephen Morse shares his insights on pandemic preparedness with the Columbia Trailblazers podcast.
What Cross-Sector Public Health Work Teaches Us About Cervical Cancer Prevention

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Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center

February 23, 2026

A Q&A with Delivette Castor, Columbia Mailman School faculty member and new member of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.
From Passenger Seat to Public Health Protagonist

By Kennedy Wade

February 18, 2026

In her Student Voices essay, Kennedy Wade traces her path from witnessing health inequities to addressing systemic racism in public health.

Topic

Community Health
Outdated Mortality Benchmarks Risk Missing Early Signs of Famine and Delay Recognizing Mass Starvation

February 14, 2026

Researchers call for a fundamental re-examination of how famine thresholds are defined.

Topic

Global Health

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