- Jun 10, 2026
- by Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Online grocery shopping could bring more fresh produce to SNAP families
Grocery shopping online could help SNAP families access healthy foods, especially for those with young children or long commutes to grocery stores.
- Jun 26, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
Vitamin B12 deficiency can mimic aging
Vitamin B12 deficiency disrupts mitochondrial function in skeletal muscle cells, according to research led by Martha Field, associate professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences.
- Jul 12, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
The unintended consequences of genetic tests
Valerie Reyna, a professor in the Psychology Department and neuroscience researcher, explains how genetic test results can be confusing and do not directly equate to disease risk.
Visit the Atlantic to read the article.
- Jul 27, 2026
- by Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health
Will dietary fiber help digestion? It might depend on your gut bacteria
People may not only need specific species of gut bacteria but also the right strains of those bacteria to benefit from dietary fiber.
- Jul 30, 2026
- by Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice, Sustainability + Society
Humble grain, big question: Could supercharged millet help children’s gut health?
The fight against childhood malnutrition may have just gotten a new tool in biofortified millet.
- Aug 3, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
How chronic stress affects older adults
Anthony Ong, professor in the Department of Psychology, explains that older adults tend to recover from stress more slowly due to physical changes associated with aging.
- Mar 25, 2026
- by James Dean, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
A stable sense of purpose helps teens navigate life’s challenges
Like their emotions and self-esteem, teenagers’ sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, and those who experience it steadily – not just intensely – may benefit most.