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01/15/2026

Life may be full of events that cause stress, which is linked to increased heart attack risk, but finding ways to get through them is vital. Dr. Andrew Einstein explains nine ways to reduce heart attack risk: “In an ideal world, people would stay on top of all nine risk factors, but it's more realistic to start with one and improve it."

Heart attacks are often preventable. A Columbia cardiologist tells us nine daily habits that drive most heart disease risk—and how joy, laughter, and small lifestyle changes can protect your heart.

01/14/2026

Columbia Public Health professor Dan Belsky sat down with WIRED to answer questions about longevity and epidemiology, such as 'Could a "cure" for aging be discovered in our lifetime?' and more.

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01/13/2026

Our eyes work hard every day. When they begin to feel irritated, it can be difficult to determine whether they're simply dry or if there’s a more serious problem. Dr. Jerry Hsu explains how to keep our corneas healthy, concerns related to wearing contact lenses, and what to do in case of an infection.

From everyday strain to serious infections, a Columbia ophthalmologist explains how to keep corneas healthy—especially when wearing contacts—and what to do if you develop symptoms of an infection.

01/12/2026

The latest U.S. dietary guidelines encourage more protein and less sugar, but some experts are concerned. Dr. David Seres agrees with the suggestion of eating less ultra-processed foods, but hopes the public understands the nuance: "There are varying degrees to which certain foods are processed."

New US dietary guidelines released Wednesday echo past advice, but also include nods to US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement — urging Americans to prioritize protein and “healthy fats” and limit their consumption of ultrapro...

01/08/2026

Discovered in 1896, X-rays revolutionized medicine—but early on, their risks weren’t understood. 🩻

Back then, X-rays could take minutes (or even hours), exposing patients and medical staff to dangerous levels of radiation. This led to serious side effects like burns, hair loss, cancer, and even death. By 1910, some safety measures were introduced, but a single exam could still deliver 1,500× the radiation of today’s scans.

This evolution continues today through academic centers such as Columbia Radiology, where innovation and research focus on maximizing diagnostic accuracy while minimizing radiation exposure.

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

Thanks to a $10 million transformational gift from The Essel Foundation, Inc., Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is launching the Dr. Herbert Pardes Scholars Initiative, a bold new program to support outstanding junior faculty as they develop into leaders in psychiatry.

The Essel Foundation has gifted $10 million to the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to establish the Dr. Herbert Pardes Scholars Initiative.

01/06/2026

Inspired by techniques that astrophysicists use to find new galaxies, Columbia Fertility is using AI and advanced imaging to recover rare s***m cells from infertile men and help them become fathers.

Read more in the fall issue of Columbia Medicine.

The Columbia University Fertility Center is using advanced imaging, AI, robotics, and microfluidics to recover rare s***m cells in men with no detectable s***m in their ej*****te.

01/05/2026

New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for the young. Columbia Psychiatry's Dr. Mark Nathanson shares why staying future-focused is vital at any age.

Are You Ever Too Old to Make a New Year's Resolution? A Columbia expert says that New Year's resolutions can actually help improve mental health, especially for older adults.

01/02/2026

Most people know menopause as a major hormonal shift for women, but did you know men can experience something similar? It's called andropause and it involves a gradual decline in testosterone with age, which can affect energy, mood, and sexual health. Columbia University School of Nursing's Dr. Stephen Ferrara explains more.

Men can experience age-related testosterone changes known as andropause. A Columbia expert explains symptoms, testing, and ways to maintain energy, mood, and sexual health.

01/01/2026

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12/31/2025

A new study by Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Columbia Public Health researchers shows that lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs), fatty acid carriers to the brain, can either increase Alzheimer’s risk or offer protection, depending on a person’s genetics.

How the brain transports and uses healthy fats is a key early event in Alzheimer’s.