Getting old is a fact of life and the changes in the way we walk can lead to nasty falls. Is there a way to predict who is at risk? Researchers in Journal of Experimental Biology show that testing how different the width of each step is, starting in your twenties can give doctors insight into those most at risk of falls in later life, saving billions for healthcare systems and potentially saving lives. 

Penn Medicine researchers will present data on the latest advances in cancer science and medicine at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting. 

ITHACA, N.Y. - Students miss less class time in rural upstate New York schools that host comprehensive health clinics, according to Cornell University research that is the first to confirm such benefits in rural areas. The work is also informing a legislative proposal to expand access to these clinics.

Tropical cyclones increased infant mortality by an average of 11% across seven low- and middle-income countries between 2002 and 2021. The risk of death was highest during the first year of life after a damaging tropical cyclone — even if it is below hurricane strength. Storm impacts on prenatal care and child growth, an indicator of early-life nutrition, did not account for the rise in infant deaths. The findings underscore the need for improved disaster response and child health protections in cyclone-prone low- and middle-income regions.