Health

Recent health and wellness news from across Columbia.

Genome engineering relies on ancient evolutionary advances in primordial bacteria. A new study examines their origins.

A study found that working jobs with moderate or high physical activity is linked to an increased risk of cognitive impairment.

The study could help chemists design better drugs that are more difficult for SARS-CoV-2 to sidestep.

New findings show that what triggers initial gastrointestinal changes in Parkinson’s could be a misdirected immune attack.

A new mouse study raises the possibility that we can prevent or treat memory loss related to aging and dementia.

The findings could help physicians better predict which brain-injured patients are likely to recover with rehabilitation. 

Professors Ivan Z. Corwin and Harris H. Wang were recognized for their pioneering work.

The U.S. First Lady met with first ladies of African nations participating in the Global First Ladies Academy.

New research offers insight on how the tick-borne diseases spread and interact in infected animals.

The CDC has issued a health advisory following recent cases of malaria in Florida and Texas. How worried should we be?

Taurine supplements can slow aging in worms, mice, and monkeys, extending the healthy lifespans of middle-aged mice by up to 12%.

Researchers found that a candidate drug significantly reduced the effects of cannabis in daily smokers.