Study reveals state of HIV/AIDS in Middle East, North Africa

A new study led by Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar researcher Laith Abu-Raddad was the foundation for a report on HIV/AIDS in the Middle East and North Africa presented June 28 in Dubai. (July 8, 2010)

Mental health issues contribute to 'safe' investing

A paper co-authored by Cornell economist Vicki Bogan suggests that mental health issues or substance abuse in a household may have an effect on investment decisions and management of retirement assets. (June 24, 2010)

Skorton urges economists to advance health care reform

Cornell President David Skorton urged the 700 health economists at the American Society of Health Economists conference on campus June 20-23 to promote health care reform. (June 24, 2010)

Cornell health care conference to focus on reform, costs

Cornell will host more than 700 health economists June 21-June 23 for the Third Biennial Conference of the American Society of Health Economists, themed 'Health, Healthcare and Behavior.' (June 18, 2010)

Location, location and presentation help promote healthier snacks, expert finds

Promoting healthy snacks can be as easy as moving where they are showcased, says a Cornell expert, who is helping school lunchrooms. He's also holding a free Consumer Camp June 11 for the public. (June 9, 2010)

Expert urges doctors to regularly screen for self-injury

Young adults self mutilate to cope with emotional pain, independent of other mental illness, finds Janis Whitlock, who urges doctors and nurses to routinely screen for evidence of such behaviors. (June 8, 2010)

More choline for pregnant, nursing women could reduce Down syndrome dysfunction, guard against dementia

In a mouse model of Down syndrome, pregnant and lactating mice that received additional choline had offspring that fared much better than those whose mothers did not receive choline, a new study finds. (June 2, 2010)

Ingredient in sunless tanner may help heal post-op wounds

A compound found in sunless tanning spray may help to heal wounds following surgery, according to a study by Cornell biomedical engineers and plastic surgeons at Weill Cornell Medical Center. (June 1, 2010)

Weill Cornell breaks ground for new research building

Weill Cornell Medical College broke ground May 26 for its new Medical Research Building, a state-of-the-art facility that will more than double the institution's existing research space. (May 27, 2010)