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Average weight of an American man is 15 pounds more than 20 years ago Yahoo News: Goutham Rao, chair of the Department of Family Medicine, explained the concerns associated with a rising obesity rate. “Obesity is not just related to diabetes and heart disease,” he said, adding that patients “are…

Welcome to the cyborg Olympics Nature: Ronald Triolo, professor of orthopaedics and biomedical engineering, discussed the team of competitors with spinal cord injuries he leads for the Cybathlon, an athletic event for individuals with disabilities who use assistive technologies to compete.…

7 am Saturday morning saw the 100 and 200+ mile Velosano bikers head off with the cheers of friends and leaders - I saw Brian Bolwell safely behind the roadside barrier smiling, arms raised. The day was perfect for riders - cool, with a short thunderstorm on the way in and a relaxing scenic route…

John Broich, associate professor of history, wrote about British politician Nigel Farage’s visit to Cleveland during the Republican National Convention. In an article for The City Club of Cleveland titled “Farage in Cleveland,” Broich wrote about Farage’s role in leading the United Kingdom to…

Stanton L. Gerson, director of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, wrote a guest column for The Plain Dealer about Vice President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot. His column, titled “Cleveland matters for Vice President Biden's Cancer Moonshot,” detailed how teams in Cleveland have worked with the…

Rigoberto Advincula, professor of macromolecular science and engineering, led a biomaterials workshop with the National Science Foundation this week in Arlington, Virginia. Advincula led the effort in bringing a diverse community of academic and research institutions together to determine the next…

The 2016 Games will officially open tonight with the Opening Ceremonies (7:30 p.m. on NBC). With everything from archery to handball, there are plenty of sports to take in over the 17-day event. Which sports is the Case Western Reserve University community most looking forward to watching during…

Students have many dining options all across campus, some of which are part of their meal plans and others that accept CaseCash. Some options include “Grab-It” locations, dining halls and cafes. For a full list of dining locations and payment accepted, visit…

The Division of University Technology (UTech) will host the next episode of Projects Live, a monthly webcast for the campus community, Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Each Projects Live episode features short updates from project managers and technical experts on a wide range of ongoing…

By Sydney Otto Some members of the Case Western Reserve University community may recognize a familiar face at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janerio, where opening ceremonies begin tonight. Though not a competitor, Alicia Kendig, who received her master’s degree from Case Western Reserve in…