Health

Recent health and wellness news from across Columbia.

A study found that, after vaccination, the immune system stockpiles cells for long-term immunity in tissues around the body.

Columbia’s Dian Yang designs CRISPR-based molecular recorders to pinpoint when and how cells metastasize.

In her new book, pediatrician Rebekah Diamond shares her expertise.

Columbia researchers have engineered bacteria to destroy cancer cells, opening the door for a new class of cancer vaccines.

The interactions play a critical role in how our bodies respond to disease treatment.

A new study offers a comparatively affordable and accessible way of assessing dementia risk.

The approach empowered the Gaublomme lab to study the DNA damage response for hundreds of variants in breast cancer.

As trials show that psilocybin and LSD may help treat depression and anxiety, mental-health providers ready for a revolution.

A study found that ChatGPT can help prioritize critical aspects of care while explaining its interventions.

A study found that, with surprising frequency, unresponsive patients with brain injuries show clear signs of cognitive function.

Bacteria can create free-floating and ephemeral genes, raising the possibility that similar genes exist in us.

A team led by Columbia researchers is developing a new vaccine that could be used by people who are immunocompromised.