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.

Cornell faculty and staff honored for community-engaged innovation

Fourteen members of Cornell’s faculty and staff are being recognized this year with Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Awards from the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement.

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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.

Cornell Tech names Chief of Health Innovation, launches Health Tech Hub Advisory Committee

Cornell Tech has appointed Tanzeem Choudhury as its Chief of Health Innovation and has formed a new Health Tech Hub Advisory Committee composed of leaders from across the healthcare industry.

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Weight-loss drug linked to lower eye-disease risk in patients with diabetes

The popular diabetes and weight-loss medication tirzepatide may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss, according to Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

How food shortages reprogram immune system response

When food is scarce, stress hormones direct the immune system to operate in “low power” mode to preserve immune function while conserving energy.

Robotic medical crash cart eases workload for healthcare teams

Researchers have unveiled a robotic crash cart that uses verbal and visual cues to help healthcare teams access the right tools — fast. 

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