A study provides the first population-level data of pica - craving and intentionally consuming nonfood substances, such as earth - in Madagascar. (Nov. 6, 2012)
Alumni, faculty, students and friends of the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering celebrated Jack Muckstadt's retirement Oct. 25-26 with a poster session and symposium. (Oct. 30, 2012)
Boys who reach sexual maturity more rapidly than their peers have more problems getting along with others their age and are at a higher risk for depression, according to a new study.
A new study published online in Environmental Health Perspectives suggests that interactions between gut ecology and environmental chemicals may contribute to obesity and diabetes.
MRI-guided ultrasound ablation, a new noninvasive treatment for tremors being offered at Weill Cornell Medicine, is helping people with essential tremors.
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)
Using a genomic approach, a Cornell team has developed a test that can precisely pinpoint the exact nature and origin of food-borne bacteria with unprecedented accuracy. (Oct. 24, 2011)
The Produce Safety Alliance at Cornell calls on farmers, researchers, state officials, produce industry experts and others interested in produce safety to join one of 10 alliance working committees. (April 4, 2011)