Decision-making expert blames 'good stories' for anti-vaccination movement

Despite decades of success, vaccinations have come under attack. Human Ecology's Valerie Reyna asks why. (July 18, 2011)

Nutritionist urges study of benefits and risks from <br />breast pumps

Although breast pumping has gotten easier with new pumps, few studies have looked at the effects of milk expression on the health of infants and mothers, says a Cornell nutritionist. (July 6, 2011)

Two students die in separate Fall Creek accidents July 2

Nathaniel Rand '12, a human development major, and Stanislaw J. Jaworski, 26, a graduate student at the University of Gdansk who was interning in chemistry this summer, died July 2 in Fall Creek Gorge. (July 5, 2011)

Valerie Adams is N.Y.'s new 4-H youth development leader and CCE assistant director

Valerie Adams will lead 4-H's youth development and serve as assistant director of Cornell Cooperative Extension as of Aug. 29. (July 5, 2011)

High school students learn about out-of-the-box careers at Cornell conference

High school and middle school students came to Cornell for a 4-H conference that exposed them to unusual careers and the people who pursue them. (July 5, 2011)

Study: Health information technology poses no harm to nursing home residents

Cornell gerontologists have published the first study to examine how nursing home residents perceive electronic health information technology. The study shows that the technology poses no harm to the residents. (July 1, 2011)

New Cornell institute will focus on health policy

The new Institute on Health Economics, Health Behaviors and Disparities is designed to attract scholars from a wide array of fields related to health policy. (June 27, 2011)

Cut the electronic umbilical cord, Cornell lecturer says in guide for parents of college students

A new book gives parents advice on loosening the so-called electronic umbilical cord to their college-age children, along with tips for such common challenges as the freshman 15 and roommate problems. (June 27, 2011)

Students, faculty travel to Tanzania for global health

For the third year in a row, 15 Cornell students are taking part in the Global Health Summer Session Program in Tanzania. (June 15, 2011)