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One in five U.S. adults takes medication for a mental disorder Los Angeles Times: The use of medications to treat mental health disorders is quickly growing among U.S. adults, although the reasons why are debatable. Understanding the reason “is the next critical goal,” said psychiatry professor…

How to help your child if you think he's using drugs The Plain Dealer: Christina M. Delos, assistant professor of psychiatry at the School of Medicine, gives advice in a NetWellness column to a parent who is concerned about a child’s potential drug use.

Fannie, Freddie executives say they need big paychecks to protect taxpayer money International Business Times: Top executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac defended their lucrative pay during a House of Representatives panel. In 2009 and 2010, the top six officers were given a total of more than…

Cleve-Lens: Wendy's Hot 'N Juicy Tour Metromix Cleveland: A photographer chronicled the Wendy’s Hot ‘n’ Juicy Taste Tour stop at ����APP Tuesday, as students, faculty and staff tried out free burgers and Frostys. Did they snap your photo?

Another ObamaCare glitch The Wall Street Journal: School of Law professor Jonathan Adler co-wrote an opinion piece in which he explains a “glitch” in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that authorizes premium assistance in state-run exchanges but not federal ones.

Seeking input/����APP new degree program in China The Plain Dealer: The Bright Ideas initiative is highlighted in higher education news, as well as a new double-degree program from Weatherhead School of Management and the School of Economics and Management at Tongji University in Shanghai.…

The City Club forum: Francis S. Collins ideastream: Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, spoke at the City Club of Cleveland on the research funding climate in America. During the speech, he recognized School of Medicine Dean Pamela Davis and several faculty members.

Under 30 CEO? Try under 20 The Washington Post: A D.C.-area 18-year-old woman became part of a small group—18- to 19-year-old self-employed people—when she opened an accessories store. According to research, hers would be an outlier if it succeeds. “The failure rates [of small businesses] decline…

Helping others helps teens beat substance abuse HealthDay: Helping others can reduce cravings for alcohol and drugs among teens undergoing substance abuse treatment, according to a new study led by Maria Pagano, associate professor of psychiatry. “Our findings indicate that service participation…

Gum disease improves if less belly fat UPI: The body fights gum disease better when fat cells, which trigger inflammation, disappear after weight loss, according to a new study done by School of Dental Medicine researchers. Inflammation from gum disease can erode bone and cause tooth loss, said…