Civic leadership class asks students to consider their purpose

On a Saturday morning in February – the coldest day yet of a cold winter – more than 350 students trekked to Statler Hall for an innovative new course on civics.

EdemaFlex: soft-robotic glove for swelling relief

EdemaFlex, a new glove with more than three dozen actuators across all five fingers and the palm, developed by Cornell researchers, aims to reduce swelling for people suffering from edema.

Scientists identify regenerative checkpoint that limits muscle repair

The finding could lead to improved treatment for conditions like muscular dystrophy and severe injury.

Could a common nutrient reduce pregnancy inflammation?

Researchers found that higher recent dietary choline intake was associated with lower levels of inflammation in the third trimester.

Research Matters’ video podcast debuts, translating ideas into impact

Launching Jan. 27 with three episodes, “Research Matters” spotlights Cornell scholars whose research directly engages with real-world challenges, from climate change and public safety to mental health.

Vitamin B12 clues offer hope for new therapies

New data about the ill effects of low B12 levels underscores the urgency of screening and intervention.

CCE writes a prescription for health in the North Country

The North Country Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program helps participants with chronic disease learn to eat more healthfully – and get $150 in free vouchers for fruits and vegetables.

As flu cases surge, why don’t more people vaccinate?

People base vaccination decisions less on raw facts than on intuition about them, and how that “gist” aligns with their core values, new psychology research finds.

Kotlikoff to December grads: ‘Meet the future with confidence’

More than 500 graduates and 2,000 friends and family celebrated at the 23rd December Recognition Ceremony on Dec. 21.