11 stories tagged #Columbia University

  1. Scientists Uncover Statin Side Effect: Leaky Calcium Gate in Muscle Cells
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    Scientists Uncover Statin Side Effect: Leaky Calcium Gate in Muscle Cells

    Decades after noting statin-related muscle pain, researchers identify a long-suspected culprit: a calcium channel left open.

    2d ago 2 min read
  2. Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Better Sleep, Study Finds
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    Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Better Sleep, Study Finds

    New research connects daily fruit and vegetable intake with improved sleep quality, offering a 16% boost.

    6d ago 1 min read
  3. Six to Eight Hours of Sleep Linked to Slower Biological Aging
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    Six to Eight Hours of Sleep Linked to Slower Biological Aging

    Columbia study of 500,000 people finds sleeping 6-8 hours tied to lower biological age and reduced mortality risk.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. Sleeping Too Little or Too Much Accelerates Body's Aging Clock
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    Sleeping Too Little or Too Much Accelerates Body's Aging Clock

    A study of nearly 500,000 people reveals a U-shaped link between sleep duration and biological aging across multiple organs.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. AI Unlocks New Hope for Male Infertility: Hidden Sperm Found
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    AI Unlocks New Hope for Male Infertility: Hidden Sperm Found

    Columbia University's AI method finds sperm in previously infertile men, offering a path to biological parenthood.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Africa's Split: New Ocean Formation Accelerates
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    Africa's Split: New Ocean Formation Accelerates

    Geologists find the African continent's rift is more advanced than expected, hastening a new ocean's birth.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Living Knee Replacement: A New Era in Joint Health
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    Living Knee Replacement: A New Era in Joint Health

    Researchers are developing a 3D-printed 'living' knee implant made of stem cells and biodegradable material, aiming to provide a lasting solution for joint replacement.

    last mo. 2 min read
  8. American Math Whiz Leads Real Sociedad to Copa del Rey Title
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    American Math Whiz Leads Real Sociedad to Copa del Rey Title

    Pellegrino Matarazzo, a math graduate from Columbia, achieved his first career title leading Real Sociedad to victory in the Copa del Rey, a remarkable turnaround.

    last mo. 1 min read