Children who are poor from the time they are born through age two are twice as likely to suffer from arthritis and high blood pressure when they grow up, according to a new Cornell study. (Oct. 17, 2012)
At 15 low-income schools spread across six New York state counties, elementary students are growing fruits and vegetables - and their minds, with Cornell's help. (Oct. 17, 2012)
Cornell Cooperative Extension-New York City is helping elementary school children grow healthy produce to improve nutrition throughout the New York state. (Oct. 17, 2012)
A symposium with some of the world's top cancer researchers will take place Nov. 8 at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York City. (Oct. 16, 2012)
As Iscol speakers, two founders of Medic Mobile explained how they use cellphones and texting to bring better health care to underserved communities in Africa, South Asia and Central America. (Oct. 3, 2012)
New study finds low-income children with illegal parents aren't as healthy as other low-income children, nor do they have the same access to health care. (Sept. 11, 2012)
Malnutrition is common among HIV-infected pregnant women even when they receive antiretroviral therapy, according to a recent study by research scientist Sera Young. (Sept. 7, 2012)
New York 4-H and UnitedHealthcare launched the state's Eat4-Health program at the New York State Fair Aug. 29 to help promote activities for healthy living. (Aug. 30, 2012)
A new study finds that softening the lighting and music in fast food restaurants resulted in diners consuming 18 percent fewer calories. (Aug. 29, 2012)
