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Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow-up? Here's the scienceNPR: Elma Baron, professor of dermatology at the School of Medicine, said red light therapy may modestly improve superficial skin issues, such as fine lines and acne, but emphasized its limits—effects are mild and…

Where U.S. science has been hit hardest after Trump’s first yearThe Washington Post: Michael Oakes, executive vice president for research and economic development, warned that federal research cuts are threatening the future of American science by discouraging young researchers. “My worry is…

Gut bacteria produce sugar that may trigger brain cell damageEarth: Aaron Burberry, assistant professor of pathology at the School of Medicine, noted that he found a sugar produced by certain gut bacteria may trigger immune responses that damage the brain in ALS and FTD. His research suggests gut…

When parents kill: Forensic psychiatrists examine the motives behind unthinkable murdersCNN: Susan Hatters-Friedman, the Phillip J. Resnick Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at the School of Medicine and adjunct professor at the School of Law, explained that filicide—while incomprehensible—follows…

What’s next for Artificial Intelligence? Weatherhead symposium explores AI tech’s next waveFreshwater Cleveland: Andrew Medvedev, dean of Weatherhead School of Management, said he sees AI as an opportunity, not a threat, especially for Northeast Ohio's health care and manufacturing sectors. The…

Should you try tapping for anxiety?AARP Magazine: Marjorie N. Edguer, assistant professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, described tapping as "cognitive reframing"—retraining the brain to process stressful thoughts differently. She cautioned against going…

Even after 3 rideshare shootings, drivers left with few protections. Why? cleveland.com: Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, said rideshare drivers are vulnerable…

Legal experts skeptical of DOJ’s criminal case against Southern Poverty Law CenterAlabama Reflector: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko - BakerHostetler Professor of Law, called the Department of Justice's criminal case against the Southern Poverty Law Center "an abuse of the…

5 places body acne can show up and what to do about itEveryday Health: Rosanne Paul, assistant professor of dermatology, explained how if you're prone to body acne, it's key to keep skin clean and reduce friction. "A shower after exercise can help," said Paul.

Are there health benefits to going ‘California sober’?Everyday Health: Ryan Marino, associate professor of emergency medicine and toxicologist, explained what it means to go "California sober." "California sober is considered to be a [nonclinical] form of harm reduction, as the goal is to reduce…