One flu virus can hamper the immune response to another

Prior exposure to one strain of influenza virus may weaken children’s ability to mount an effective antibody response against subsequent exposure to a different flu strain.

Prior authorization bans for opioid treatment may not improve retention

State laws that ban insurance prior authorization for buprenorphine, used for opioid use disorder, may not help more patients stay in treatment for the recommended 180 days, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers report.

New model may predict preeclampsia in late pregnancy

A machine-learning model developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators may provide clinicians with an early warning of a complication that can occur late in pregnancy.

ILR, unions offer NYC construction workers innovative emotional first aid

The ILR School’s Worker Institute and unions launched an innovative peer support initiative to destigmatize mental health and reduce suicide in New York City’s construction industry.

‘Faster and smarter’: Cornell Tech helps advance NYC priorities

A first-of-its-kind fellowship program embeds mid-career professionals in New York City government agencies, accelerating critical projects and deepening Cornell Tech's partnership with the city.

Are mental health apps like doctors, yogis, drugs or supplements?

Cornell researchers are recommending new guidelines for developing safe and responsible large language model-based mental well-being apps by consulting relevant experts and reviewing existing state and federal regulations.

CCE helps Long Island residents save on energy bills

The Long Island Regional Clean Energy Hub offers residents and businesses free guidance and subsidies to reduce their energy use, transition to clean energy and lower their heating and electricity bills. 

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.

New strategies aim at HIV’s last strongholds

A new study has overcome a long-standing challenge: how to isolate and study elusive HIV-infected cells called authentic reservoir clones that evade the immune system, making the disease difficult to cure.