Cornell University

This trial tests whether a calcium-rich food chew, made from milk-derived minerals, is easier for women to take daily than a standard calcium carbonate pill. Women aged 40 to 90 at increased risk for osteoporosis will be randomly assigned to one of the two forms for four weeks. T…

This study tests whether brief mindfulness and identity-affirming exercises can improve well-being and reduce mental health symptoms in LGBTQ youth aged 16-26 who are currently or recently unhoused. Two hundred participants will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness prog…

This study looks at whether giving children water to drink with a snack affects how much of the snack they eat. Fifty children will be offered the same snack on two separate occasions—once with water and once without. Researchers will measure the weight and calories of food consu…

This study looks at how having different food options and the calorie content of those foods influence how much people eat during a meal. Researchers will serve meals that vary in variety (one food vs. three foods) and energy density (low vs. high calorie) to healthy adults. The …

This study will give 650 schoolchildren in Madagascar crackers made with cricket and black soldier fly larvae to see if they improve gut health and iron levels. Researchers will measure changes in the gut microbiome, inflammation, and iron status over 14 weeks. The goal is to fin…