Nutritional supplementation with 💊folic acid + B12 increases arsenic metabolism and methylation 👉 ⬆️elimination ⬇️toxicity in school-aged children🧒👧 exposed to high arsenic.Checkout our findings from the ABC trial sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
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During National Volunteer Week, MOSAIC & the Office of Faculty & HR organized the inaugural Columbia Mailman Day of Service. 130+ faculty, staff & students supported 9 organizations across NYC addressing food insecurity, elderly support & community health. ow.ly/8T7A50Rzu2Q

Is 70 the new 60? Study finds public perception of 'old age' may be shifting later. Columbia Mailman Prof. John Rowe sees it as a positive sign, suggesting people are shedding negative stereotypes about #aging .
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Register by May 10th for early-bird registration rates for SHARP’s July summer trainings, open to investigators at all career levels and from any organization. Trainings are offered online, at Columbia Mailman, and hybrid. #ColumbiaEHS ow.ly/1Bji50RxgPY

Read Prof. Magda Schaler-Haynes' (Magda Schaler-Haynes) latest midwifery report on modernizing the profession in New Jersey. From regulatory structure to workforce implications, it's all here: ow.ly/7Y6150Ru33T

Loneliness isn't just a feeling; it's a call for connection. Can science offer solutions to ease its burden? Dean Linda Fried weighs in. science.org/content/articl…

Registration deadline extended to May 15th for the Dept of Epidemiology @ Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health's summer institute, episummer@columbia!
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Proud that the Untold Stories grant I received from ColumbiaPublicHealth led to the columbiahpm exhibit celebration on May 2, 2024. Thank you to the students, faculty, and administrators that made this day possible. Looking forward to seeing these plaques displayed in our school!

New research from #ColumbiaMSPH & University of Washington highlights the disproportionate impact of severe weather-related power outages on vulnerable communities in New York State. Policy changes are crucial to ensure reliability and support those most affected.
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By 2050, the number of people aged 80+ is expected to triple. CUIMC's Healthy Aging Summit convened experts across #ColumbiaMed 's campus to tackle the challenge of extending 'healthspan' and promoting well-being across the lifespan. Columbia Aging Ctr
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New Columbia Epidemiology research shows that NYC subway assault & harassment complaints surged post-COVID, despite the Subway Safety Plan. The rate of assaults has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. #NYCTSubway #MTA
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Investigators from any institution: get an intro to #Python & learn how it can be used to wrangle data sets using real-world biomedical data. Python Data Wrangling Boot Camp: June 6-7 in NYC, led by Susan McGregor of The Data Science Institute at Columbia University.
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New research by Adam Sacarny (Adam Sacarny) in HPM found that low-cost letter interventions from #Medicare can safely reduce antipsychotic prescribing to patients with #dementia . ow.ly/6cU150Rp3Ok

The Health Policy and Management Healthcare Conference ignited vital discussions on today's healthcare landscape. Industry leaders & policymakers tackled topics from comm strategies to equitable AI deployment, fostering dialogue & networking opportunities. ow.ly/xMmU50RmxBP

A new study from ColumbiaPopFam and Columbia Aging Ctr highlights the importance of mentally challenging job tasks to maintain cognitive functioning in later life. Education and job complexity are crucial for cognitive health. Vegard Skirbekk #Dementia
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Last week, Columbia Epidemiology prof. Adana A.M. Llanos, PhD, MPH (she/her) joined the 2024 White House Minority Health Forum, diving deep into solutions for health disparities. Armed with science and passion, she's rewriting the script for a healthier future. ow.ly/5lyC50Rl4sw

The World Health Organization (WHO)'s new guidance blurs the lines between aerosols and droplets, urging a shift in how we view airborne transmission. Columbia Epidemiology experts acknowledge the overdue clarity amid pandemic challenges in this CNN article.
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Research from ColumbiaPublicHealth suggests that the MIND diet may play a significant role in reducing dementia risk by decreasing the pace of biological aging, or the age of the body’s cells.
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Yesterday marked the end of Black Maternal Health Week. Don't miss this insightful piece by Columbia Epidemiology faculty Teresa Janevic, on extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to tackle the Black maternal health crisis. Teresa Janevic #BMHW24
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New Columbia Epidemiology study shows an urgent need to critically re-evaluate the current police-centric response to #IPV , including the widespread use of mandatory arrest laws. Sandhya Kajeepeta Seth J. Prins
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