2017 Faculty in the News

Below are some examples of topics and 2017 publications where our faculty members have been cited for their research findings and expert commentary.

December

	A Comeback for the Gateway Drug Theory? December 7
	Breast Cancer: Birth Control May Increase Risk by up to 38 Percent     December 6

November

	Air Pollution May Weaken the Bones​ November 29
	It’s the Grim Reality of Frequent Work Travel: Health Problems​ November 27
	City's Lead Poisoning Numbers Don't Tell the Whole Story November 23
	Refugees lack menstrual supplies and private, safe toilets​ November 6

October

	How To End A Positive Health Trend: The Trump Administration’s Plan To Restrict Contraception Is A Step in the Wrong Direction October 17
	Air Pollution May Make Babies' Cells Age Faster October 16
	Exposure to air pollution before birth may shorten our lives​    October 16

September

	Report Finds Gaps in Access to Opioid Addiction Help on Staten Island September 25
	Can You Prevent Picking Up Germs on the Subway? September 22
	The Problem With Free Menstrual Pads September 18
	Does Air Pollution Reduce Cycling’s Health Benefits?​                                September 12
	Columbia graduate reunites with teacher who turned his life around September 12

Column: Report card on aging nations gives U.S. mixed grades September 7

August

	Too Much Pollution for One Place August 23
	Research Confirms That Abstinence-Only Education Hurts Kids August 23
	The False Promise Of 'Medicaid For All' August 21
	US teen drug overdose deaths climb after years of decline                                  August 16
	Does Air Pollution Reduce Cycling’s Health Benefits? August 9

July

	Swaziland makes major strides against its AIDS epidemic July 24
	Women’s Health Is Under Threat Everywhere July 21
	AIDS activists fought for public recognition. This exhibit shows their lives at home July 9
	On Your Bike, Watch Out for the Air​                                  July 6
	Enticing Pregnant Women in Liberia to Give Birth in Health Centers July 4

June

	Workers' Health on the Chopping Block June 30
	Health is A Global Public Good June 6
	The Womb is No Protection from Toxic Chemicals    June 1

May

	Health Leaders Must Focus on the Threats From Factory Farms May 21
	The Best Replacement for Obamacare is Medicaid May 18
	The Global Gap in Healthcare Dollars For Young and Old is Huge May 9
	Rare, Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Worries Some Experts About Possible Spread May 1

April

	Increased Risk of Fatal Injury Comes with an Autism Diagnosis April 7
	Why Children Face the Greatest Danger from Chemical Weapons         April 5

March

	The Deadly War on Drugs, Waged by Your Local SWAT Team March 15
	Are Teenagers Replacing Drugs With Smartphones? March 13
	GOP Healthcare Plan & Medicaid March 7
	What I Learned Living In A Majority Muslim Country                                 March 7
	Working Longer May Benefit Your Health March 3

February

	The Cost of Health, College Behind Bars February 20
	Protect Our Children's Brains February 3
	How Planned Parenthood Has Helped Millions of Women, Including Me February 2
	Can A Clearner Cookstove Save Lives? February 2

January

	White America Is Quietly Self-Segregating January 18
	How Do You Keep the Popular Parts of Obamacare? January 13
	Despite Shootings and Zika, Florida Tourism Remains Strong January 10
	Gender Equality Offers Hope to Survivors of Violence  January 10
	Girls from Low-Income Families Often Unprepared for Puberty January 6