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Weatherhead's Jonathan Ernest discusses the cost of Thanksgiving
The cost of Thanksgiving feasts drops in 2025 Spectrum News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said that while a Thanksgiving meal averages $55 this year, bundle deals can mislead: items have changed and some sides cost more. He adds farm…
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Religious studies' Alanna Cooper discusses synagogue closings
He’s rescuing the stained glass left behind as synagogues disappear St. Louis Jewish Light: Alanna Cooper, assistant professor and the Abba Hillel Silver Chair of Jewish Studies, noted that her research shows U.S. synagogue closures now outpace openings, leaving sacred objects—and especially…
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CWRU Police Lt. Sarah Shendy discusses women in law enforcement
Women in law enforcement: ÃÛÌÒAPP’s Lieutenant Sarah Shendy Police Magazine: CWRU Police Lt. Sarah Shendy, a first-generation Arab-American, said she overcame barriers in a male-dominated field to become a decorated officer and mentor. A former D.A.R.E. and state training…
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Anthropology's Cynthia Beall discovers that Tibetan women are evolving
Scientists discovered humans are still actively evolving Popular Mechanics: Cynthia Beall, Distinguished University Professor Emerita in the Department of Anthropology, found that Tibetan women with the most live births had higher oxygen saturation despite lower hemoglobin, revealing ongoing…
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Medicine's Eric Yah offers tips for better sleep
6 expert tips to prepare you for better sleep tonight Verywell Health: Eric Yeh, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, stressed avoiding caffeine before bed because it delays sleep, disrupts cycles and can cut total sleep by an hour. He also urged people with ongoing sleep trouble to…
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Medicine's David Bajor explains changing cancer screening guidelines
Common drug halves recurrence of colorectal cancer The Epoch Times: David Bajor, assistant professor of medicine and member at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, explained that previously, doctors had only tested patients with stage 4 disease for PIK3CA mutations, but now it is recommended to…
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Medicine's Ian J. Neeland discusses the importance of potassium levels
Raising potassium levels helps reduce dangerous heart rhythms The Epoch Times: Ian J. Neeland, associate professor of medicine, suggested that patients should alert their doctor if they develop any conditions that could acutely lower their potassium levels, such as diarrhea or vomiting. “They…
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Medicine's Ryan Marino explains how products can affect hair's chemical composition
What your hair can reveal about your health The Epoch Times: Ryan Marino, associate professor at the School of Medicine and toxicologist, explained how some toxic chemicals and metals in hair might not accurately indicate what’s happening inside the body. “For example, bathing and hair products…
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Medicine's Ryan Marino cautions that hair analysis can be misleading
Hair analysis: A hidden clue to health—but not the whole picture Nutrients News: Ryan Marino, associate professor and toxicologist, cautioned that hair tests can be misleading if not interpreted correctly. “Some toxic chemicals detected in hair may come from external sources like shampoos or…
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Nutrition's Lindsay Malone discusses mold on food
7 foods that could have hidden mold—even if they look totally fine Real Simple: Lindsay Malone, registered dietician and instructor at the School of Medicine, explained why it's best to toss foods that have even a little bit of mold on them. “Eating mold on food can cause a number of reactions,…