Columbia University

Prevent gray hair

Reducing stress may reverse graying hair — at least temporarily

The next pandemic is already happening, but targeted disease surveillance can help prevent it

Pandemic Prevention Strategies

New CDC coronavirus testing guidelines draw sharp criticism from health experts

CDC changes COVID-19 testing guidelines

Children's Health

Millions of American children may have a little known visual-spatial learning disorder, medical experts say

non-verbal learning disorders

Struggling to eliminate the sweets? Try getting some more sleep

Poor sleep leads to overeating

Some women who have C-sections are at higher risk for postpartum depression, researchers say

Postpartum depression after cesarean delivery

Missing Persons

Columbia University student, thought to be missing in Philly, found safe

John Paul Mester

Study: Cleaning up vacant lots can improve a neighborhood’s health

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Higher Education

N.J. teen gets accepted into all eight Ivy League schools

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Higher Education

Columbia University band rips Penn with midfield poem on Trump, rape culture

Penn Franklin Field

Michael Nutter signs on as professor at Columbia University

Nutter Papal Press Conference

Rolling Stone to publish review of UVA campus rape article

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Planned Parenthood funding

To boost abortion access, Philly is allocating city funding to Planned Parenthood for the first time

Plant-Based Diet Cancer

Eating a plant-based diet may help men with prostate cancer, research shows

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Recognizing the signs of mental health challenges after the loss of a loved one

Vyvanse ADHD Drugs

Adderall shortage prompts DEA to greenlight increased production of alternative ADHD medication

Cellphones Brain Cancer

Cellphones do not cause brain cancer, WHO researchers conclude

Teen Vaping Depression

Teenagers who are depressed are twice as likely to vape, study shows

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