- Sep 24, 2025
- by James Dean, Cornell Chronicle
- Social Impact + Justice
How some 911 callers become criminal suspects
Failing to express expected levels of emotion and urgency may trigger suspicion that 911 callers are participants in the crime they are reporting – potentially the first step toward a wrongful conviction.
- Mar 18, 2026
- by James Dean, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Self-esteem, openness to LGBTQ peers helps all high schoolers
For teens transitioning to high school – an anxious time for many – inclusive environments may benefit not only those identifying as LGBTQ but majority-group peers.
- May 12, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
Why many women cannot make enough breast milk
Yarden Golan Maor, assistant professor in nutritional science, discusses the biological basis for cases of low milk supply.
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- Jun 11, 2026
- by Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice, Sustainability + Society
To fight child hunger, coordinate food, health and climate policy
A new Cornell-led report shows protecting nutrition now depends on integrating food and health systems as climate shocks strain both at once.
- 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.
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