Gender influences survival after pediatric brain tumor removal

A Weill Cornell Medical College study in Neurosurgery suggests that gender-specific genes and other epigenetic factors might influence the formation and development of pediatric brain cancers.

Beyond blue ribbons, cheese buoys New York economy

For three days in Ithaca in August, 10 cheese judges gathered at Cornell’s Stocking Hall to discern, savor and taste 230 cheeses to determine – for 2015 – New York’s best.

Nano-style sheets may aid health, shield ecosystem

'Nanomembrane' sheets embedded with tiny iron oxide particles can help clean toxic chemicals from water. Cornell researchers are evaluating the tech to reduce human health and environmental concerns.

Obesity center tests ways to make healthy choices easier

One-year grants will help six institutions test promising obesity prevention interventions that could make healthy choices easier for low-income families.

Employees endorse workplace 'Health Code of Conduct'

A study from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab finds that employees support healthy-living pledges issued by their employers because they perceive them to be beneficial.

New strategy IDs infertility-causing genes

Cornell researchers have developed an experimental strategy to identify infertility-causing mutations found in human populations, with implications for diagnoses and treatments.

LGBT perspectives on academia could foster inclusivity

A Weill Cornell Medical College research team surveyed nearly 350 LGBT doctors, nurses and other health care professionals and trainees to better understand the support they receive and the obstacles they face in academia.

End-of-life cancer chemotherapy: more harm than good

A new Weill Cornell Medical College study finds treating terminal late-stage cancer patients with chemotherapy does not improve quality of life and are of no benefit to overall survival.

Today's news predicts obesity three years from now

A new study by the Cornell Food and Brand Lab describes a surprising yet reliable source for predicting obesity rates three years in advance: national news stories.