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On Monday, the Nobel Committee awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize for Medicine to Drs. William G. Kaelin Jr., Gregg L. Semenza and Peter J. Ratcliffe for their work on oxygen levels and the body’s cells.  Richard Cerione, professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University, studies cellular pathways that influence various biological outcomes, including cancer progression. He says the scientists’ findings have important implications for our understanding of cancer cells’ behavior.

Arts and Sciences

Veterinary Medicine

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

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On Tuesday, New York became the first state to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, which covers all flavored cigarettes and vaping products except for menthol and tobacco flavors. The ban goes into effect immediately, and retailers have two weeks to remove merchandise from stores. Cornell University experts are available to speak about risky decision making in teens and how to protect teens without encouraging use of traditional cigarettes.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

New York State

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced his support for The Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow terminally ill adults in New York to request and obtain prescriptions for life-ending medication from their doctors. Clinical ethicist Dr. Kim Overby says given the complexity of aid in dying, it’s critical that the consequences of new legislation be evaluated. Professor of wildlife health and health policy, Steven Osofsky, shares a personal experience related to aid in dying.

New York State

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

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Rockland County, New York officials declared a state of emergency today and banned anyone who is under 18 years of age and unvaccinated against the measles from public spaces for 30 days or until they receive the MMR vaccination. Cynthia Leifer, professor of immunology at Cornell University, says the general public is at risk when parents choose not to vaccinate their children and compares the situation to the recklessness of drunk drivers.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

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Guillaume Lambert, a professor in the School of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University, comments on an outbreak of a drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris.

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

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With at least 27 species of ticks in the eastern U.S., ticks and tick-borne diseases have become a serious public health issue. Cornell University experts are warning that in 2019 the Asian longhorned tick will track further into the U.S., humans may be struck with tick-borne infections within 15 minutes of contact, and pets will be exposed to ticks simply by running on a freshly mowed lawn. Laura Harrington, Laura Goodman, Manigandan Lejeune Virapin, and Matt Frye are available for interviews on tick-borne diseases, prevention tips for humans and animals, advice on pest management, and invading tick species.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

Life Sciences & Veterinary Medicine

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Jeff Niederdeppe, associate professor of communication at Cornell University, studies the mechanisms and effects of mass media campaigns, strategic health messages and news coverage in shaping health behavior. He says the potential restrictions highlight how flavored e-cigarettes are directly targeted toward young people.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

Law and Policy

New York City

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With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, Robert Gravani, professor of food science, says this salmonella outbreak is a reminder that proper planning and attention to detail are important for the preparation of a safe and delicious Thanksgiving meal.

Food & Agriculture

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Ilana Lauren Brito, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Cornell University, comments on the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria in the United States.

Engineering

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

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This year’s flu, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates caused more than 125,000 illnesses since the beginning of the season, is showing no sign of abatement. While public health officials recommend getting vaccinated, workplaces remain hotbeds of possible contagion.  Nellie Brown, director of Workplace Health & Safety Programs at Cornell offers some tips on how to minimize the potential for virus spreading at the office.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

Industrial and Labor Relations

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