- Feb 5, 2026
- by Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health
Could a common nutrient reduce pregnancy inflammation?
Researchers found that higher recent dietary choline intake was associated with lower levels of inflammation in the third trimester.
- Feb 24, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
Scientists identify regenerative checkpoint that limits muscle repair
Finding could lead to improved treatment for conditions like muscular dystrophy and severe injury.
- Jan 20, 2026
- by Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Vitamin B12 clues offer hope for new therapies
New data about the ill effects of low B12 levels underscores the urgency of screening and intervention.
- Jan 5, 2026
- by James Dean, Cornell Chronicle
- Holistic Human Health
As flu cases surge, why don’t more people vaccinate?
People base vaccination decisions less on raw facts than on intuition about them, and how that “gist” aligns with their core values, new psychology research finds.
Larissa Shepherd
Larissa Shepherd, PhD., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design.
Dr. Shepherd earned her B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering at Alfred University. While earning her M.S. and Ph.D. from Cornell University, she breifly worked in industry as a Market Development Intern for Invista™, in addition to taking part in a Liquid Crystalline and Responsive Fibers International Research Experience for Students in Germany.
Rebecca Stoltzfus
Rebecca Stoltzfus holds a Ph.D.in Human nutrition from Cornell University (1992) and a B.A. in Chemistry from Goshen College (1984). From 1992-2002, she was assistant and then associate professor in the Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She joined the Division of Nutritional Sciences in 2002 as an associate professor and was promoted to professor in 2005. For the 2008-09 academic year, she was a visiting professor in the Department