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Photo above: Angela Russo-Otstot, courtesy of AGBOAngela Russo-Otstot was a few semesters into teaching an upper-level elective course on screenwriting at Case Western Reserve University in 2016 when she and her husband chose to make their hiatus from Hollywood permanent. After the intense pace as…

Millet vs. oatmeal: Which breakfast is better for your heart and blood sugar? Verywell Health: Lindsay Malone, clinical dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, said oats and millet are nutritionally similar overall—both are fiber-rich whole grains with heart and blood sugar…

Do 1 pound weights actually build muscle?Everyday Health: Justin J. Fiutem, registered clinical exercise physiologist and a senior research associate at the School of Medicine, explained how light weights can build muscle. “Generally, performing higher repetitions—like 15 or more—helps develop…

6 questions to ask your doctor before starting a mental-health drugTIME: Alexsandra Kovacevich, clinical assistant professor at the School of Medicine, explained how people have hesitations about committing to medication that may be a lifelong treatment. “The length of treatment can vary depending…

It was 1923, and Western Reserve University dental students were busily seeing patients. Cleveland’s population was nearing 1 million, and access to dental care was scarce. The university’s dental clinic was one of the best options, particularly for poor, underserved populations—which meant demand…

A Cleveland native brought her CWRU education—and personal experience—to a transformative community organization for children

New study reflects low voter turnout for local elections in OhioSpectrum News: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science at the College of Arts and Sciences, said rising “negative partisanship”—growing mutual dislike between Democrats and Republicans—has reshaped political behavior.

The tiny Tokyo shrine where people pray for concert ticketsBBC: Beth Carter, associate professor of Japanese at the College of Arts and Sciences, said Fukutoku Shrine’s lottery history boosted its popularity and reputation for granting luck. She added prayers aren’t merely transactional—rituals can…

What happened to the Cuyahoga County-court deal? Funding options remain on the tablecleveland.com: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said behind-the-scenes dealmaking between government entities is normal—“you scratch my back; I’ll scratch yours.” The bigger issue is…

Inside Northeast Ohio’s Lucrative, High-Stakes Card-Collecting SceneCleveland Magazine: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said investing in trading cards is increasingly normalized. “The thought that maybe you add in collectibles into your mix, it’s reasonable,” he…