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Early results from 4,000 babies in the GUARDIAN study show that genome sequencing picks up many more serious health conditions than standard newborn screening and is favored by most parents.
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Children born during the pandemic, including those exposed to COVID-19 in utero, were no more likely to screen positive for autism than unexposed or pre-pandemic children.
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Lewis Silverman, the new director of pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation, is working to minimize the aftereffects of treatment to ensure the highest quality cure possible.
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A new study reveals how Staphylococcus aureus bacteria adopt a different diet when colonizing the lungs, suggesting a new treatment strategy for these often dangerous staph infections.
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- September 20, 2023
Botanists are using pioneering technology—designed by Columbia neuroscientists to understand the human brain—to uncover electrical signals that help Venus flytraps ensnare prey.
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- September 12, 2023
Wegovy (semaglutide) produces the greatest weight loss in teenagers, but a study by Columbia researchers finds that the trendy obesity drug is not cost-effective at its current price.
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- August 9, 2023
A Columbia allergist and immunologist explains bites and stings and how to make them stop itching.
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- July 27, 2023
Kids have thinner skin than adults and are more sensitive to sun, allergens, and infections.
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- July 18, 2023
With increased participation comes increased injuries. Doctors weigh in.
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- July 18, 2023
Learn the signs of heat stroke—a medical emergency—and how to keep kids cool.
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- July 13, 2023
A new podcast from the Columbia Department of Pediatrics offers parents simple and relatable advice for keeping kids of all ages healthy and happy.
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- July 11, 2023
Being hydrated is important to our health, but energy and hydration drinks often come with other costs.
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- July 3, 2023
Columbia physicians and surgeons led a pioneering “domino” transplant that saved two babies’ lives.
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- June 26, 2023
Higher neighborhood density of unhealthy retail food establishments (fast food, bodegas, and convenience stores) leads to higher risk of unhealthy birth weights and long term health issues.
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