The cause of a common kidney disease likely lies outside the kidney, according to a new study led by Columbia University researchers. The study, which uncovered 16 new locations in the genome linked to immunoglobulin A (IgA) ...
Jun 23, 2023
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If you think sugar, soda, and sticky sweets are bad for your teeth, you're right. But there's something even worse: sipping.
Jun 21, 2023
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A deficiency of taurine—a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods—is a driver of aging in animals, according to a new study led by Columbia researchers and involving dozens of aging researchers around the ...
Jun 8, 2023
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A first-in-class drug engineered to selectively inhibit the signaling pathway of the cannabinoid receptor shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for cannabis use disorder (CUD), a condition where a person is unable ...
Jun 8, 2023
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A kidney from a deceased donor is supposed to be allocated to the top-ranked patient on a transplant center's waiting list, identified using an objective algorithm to rank patients based on age, waiting time, and other factors.
Jun 8, 2023
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Exercise has been associated with a lower risk for certain types of cancer, such as breast, colon, and prostate. But skin cancer is a lingering concern for those spending time outside.
Jun 8, 2023
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To restore the intestinal balance they are sure they do not have, some people turn to probiotics.
Jun 5, 2023
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A large-scale study led by researchers at Columbia and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard is the first to establish that a diet low in flavanols—nutrients found in certain fruits and vegetables—drives age-related memory ...
May 29, 2023
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Have you thought about your memory lately? According to the CDC, 11% of people over age 45 have Subjective Cognitive Decline, a form of cognitive impairment that can be one of the earliest noticeable symptoms of Alzheimer's ...
May 23, 2023
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Stress is a normal part of life that everyone experiences from time to time. It can come from health troubles, work challenges, relationship tensions, financial difficulties, and a variety of other sources.
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