Cornell University

Book on teen brains can help improve decision making

Teenage brains undergo big changes, and they won't look or function like adult brains until well into one's 20s. In the first book on the adolescent brain and development of higher cognition, a Cornell professor ...

Neuroscience created Dec 16, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Artificial intestine to treat youths' bowel disorder

(Medical Xpress) -- A tiny 3-D collagen "scaffold" developed in a Cornell lab could prove a lifesaver for those who have lost parts of their intestine.

Medical research created Dec 09, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study could lead to drug therapies for preventing atherosclerosis

By changing the behavior of certain cells within human blood vessels, Cornell University researchers have discovered important clues as to the underlying causes of atherosclerosis – a discovery researchers hope can lead ...

Medical research created Dec 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

How unchecked alarms can spark autoimmune disease

(Medical Xpress) -- One in five Americans suffers from autoimmune disease, in which the immune system goes off-track and attacks the body's own cells. Cornell researchers have identified a signaling mechanism ...

Medical research created Nov 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Low iron levels slow down female athletes

(Medical Xpress) -- Female athletes with low levels of iron in their bodies, yet who are not anemic, may be at a disadvantage even before their competitive season starts, according to a new Cornell study. These athletes could ...

Medical research created Nov 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gobbling extra stuffing: Willpower no match for cheap food, big portions

Ditching the diet for Thanksgiving? Turkey with all the fixings isn't the only temptation causing would-be dieters to miss their goals, according to a new Cornell University review article that finds powerful environmental ...

Health created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds 'raw' milk poses risk for some groups

(Medical Xpress) -- Will a fresh glass of "raw" milk nourish or poison you? Pasteurization almost always provides protection from contamination. Unpasteurized "raw" milk, on the other hand, provides a potential ...

Health created Nov 09, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Toxins could make you fat - depending on gut bugs

Could persistent pollutants like DDT and PCBs or chemicals found in plastics be making you fat or diabetic? The answer may depend on what sort of bacteria you have churning around in your gut, according to Cornell scientists.

Health created Nov 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Lifestyle changes can make a real dent in obesity

Universities need to work with industry to develop realistic solutions to harmonize food systems with human health, according to panelists at a Morrison Hall symposium on Oct. 28.

Health created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Mom can buffer effects of stress on teen's memory

(Medical Xpress) -- Chronic stress in childhood can hurt children and teens physically, mentally and emotionally. However, having a sensitive, responsive mother can reduce at least one of these harmful effects, reports a ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study: Adults can't tell when children are intentionally lying or misinformed

(Medical Xpress) -- How well adults can detect if children are lying or reporting misinformation is no better than the odds of chance, reports a new Cornell study. The findings have implications for physical and sexual abuse ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Multiphoton endoscope could minimize biopsies

(Medical Xpress) -- From precancerous lesions in the bladder to polyps in the colon, pathologists are constantly examining tissue biopsies for diagnoses. Researchers at Cornell are pushing the limits of the ...

Medical research created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Psychopathic killers: Computerized text analysis uncovers the word patterns of a predator

As words can be the soul's window, scientists are learning to peer through it: Computerized text analysis shows that psychopathic killers make identifiable word choices – beyond conscious control – when talking ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 14, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 11

Different ages need different risk messages, research finds

(Medical Xpress) -- From emergency evacuation notices to how many vegetables to eat, people need good information to make good choices. Ineffective risk communication, such as the drug warning inserts in tiny type on paper ...

Health created Oct 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When chefs move the fruit

Want to double fruit sales in schools? A new Cornell University study shows it is as easy as putting the fruit in a colorful bowl. According to research presented this week at the American Dietetic Association Conference ...

Health created Sep 29, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 2