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Grant Terminations Undermine Relationships Between Researchers and the Communities They Serve

May 7, 2025

Columbia Mailman researchers speak about the impact of grant terminations on community partners and study participants.

Topic

Chronic Disease
Formaldehyde Risk Found in Common Personal Care Products

May 7, 2025

More than half of Black and Latina women in a study in Los Angeles reported using personal care products that contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.

Topic

Community Health
New Research Lays Groundwork for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease

April 22, 2025

Established risk factors and biomarkers were associated with cognitive function as early as 24 years of age.

Topic

Aging and Healthy Longevity
A Child Psychologist Helps Parents and Teachers Work Together for Kids with Autism

April 17, 2025

In a Q&A with Gazi Azad in the Department of Population and Family Health, she discusses the benefits of coordinated strategies to bridge the home and school environments.

Topic

Child and Adolescent Health
Climate Change May Lead to Rising Arsenic Levels in Paddy Rice, Increasing Health Risks

April 16, 2025

Climate change may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, a staple food for millions across Asia.

Topic

Climate and Health
Unintentional Drug Overdoses Take a Toll Across the U.S. Unequally

April 2, 2025

New research reveals significant racial and sex disparities in drug overdose mortality rates.

Topic

Substance Use
Highlighting Racial and Economic Disparities in Personal Care Product Safety

March 5, 2025

Black women, middle-aged adults, and lower-income consumers are more likely to use personal care products with potentially greater health risks.

Topic

Environmental Health
Data From All 50 States Shows Early Onset Breast Cancer Is on the Rise in Younger Women

February 19, 2025

Breast cancer incidence trends in U.S. women under 40 vary by geography.

Topic

Epidemiological Studies
Groundbreaking Studies Reveal Lasting Impact of PTSD on Vietnam Veterans More than 50 Years Later

February 3, 2025

Veterans of the Vietnam War continue to face significant psychological and physical health challenges.

Topic

Healthcare Policy
An Illustrated Book on Puberty and Periods May Lead to Significant Gains in Knowledge for Girls

January 16, 2025

After reading a book on puberty and periods, young girls were more likely to have increased knowledge of these topics.

Topic

Child and Adolescent Health

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