Robert Klitzman, MD, professor of psychiatry, addresses the ethical and health concerns that must be considered in tackling the obesity epidemic and broader public health challenges.
A Columbia study shows a simple smell test and memory exam can predict cognitive decline as accurately as costly brain imaging, offering a more affordable and accessible way to assess dementia.
Dr. Robert Klitzman recommended that researchers proceed carefully and check with institutional-review-board officials before conducting studies based on campus work.
Asking someone about their vaccination status can feel invasive, but Dr. Philip Muskin emphasizes that it's information that you may need to make your own risk assessments.
Self-care is about "being proactive and engaging in certain behaviors that promote resilience, well-being, and the overall maintenance of health," said Dr. Lourival Baptista-Neto.
"Polygamists face innumerable legal obstacles, affecting such matters as inheritance, hospital visits, and parentage rights," writes Dr. Andrew Solomon.
"Although it has isolated in us in ways we never could have imagined, the COVID pandemic has also reminded us of our essential interconnectedness," writes Dr. Deborah Cabaniss.
"Depressed people tend to isolate themselves and I wanted to write a book that explains what it means to them to be supported in such a dark time," says Dr. Andrew Solomon.
"It is important to know that change takes time. Progress is not always linear; relapses or slips are often a part of the process," says Dr. Aimee Chiligiris.