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What to know about cholesterol deposits on the skin Health Central: Claire Sullivan, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said xanthomas—yellowish skin bumps from fat buildup—should not be popped and are best treated by lowering cholesterol through diet, exercise, and often statins.…

Logan Tsukiyama arrived at Case Western Reserve University determined to make her college education about more than what happens in the classroom. Now a fourth-year student, she has curated a list of extracurricular activities that tie back to her dedication to healthcare improvement. “Learning…

Are you looking to take your research or class project to the next level? Case Western Reserve University recently announced the launch of a new micro-grant program for Google Cloud Platform (GCP), which provides access to high-performance computing, data and AI tools without a need for…

Students, faculty and staff are returning to campus after time apart with renewed energy. The first day of classes of the spring semester is less than a week away, meaning their focus will be on their studies and work. But when downtime is needed this month, events throughout Cleveland can do the…

I write today to share the sad news that Pieter de Haseth, PhD, professor emeritus at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, passed away on Dec. 22, 2025, at the age of 79. After earning his doctorate in molecular biology, Pieter joined our faculty and rose to the rank of full…

What is postpartum family planning? U.S. News & World Report: Sarah Tout, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said postpartum family planning conversations should start around 20 weeks of pregnancy. She emphasized providing unbiased, evidence-based guidance to support patients’…

Victims speak out about notarios targeting vulnerable migrants as fraud complaints rise WEWS: Aleksandar Cuic, director of the Immigration Clinic at the School of Law, said notarios are hard to track because they often omit identifying information, take money from immigrant communities, and…

Judge tosses defamation case over racism allegations at Cleveland council meeting cleveland.com: Andrew Geronimo, director of the First Amendment Clinic at the School of Law, highlighted Ohio’s new anti-SLAPP law, saying it allowed for a swift dismissal of a defamation suit meant to chill public…

Hot peppers sent him to the ER. Two years later, a ‘ghost bill’ arrived. The Washington Post: Max Mehlman, Distinguished University Professor and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, said an ER bill arriving nearly two years late sounds “outrageous,” but whether it’s legal depends on state…

Trump declared fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. What does it mean? The Washington Post: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, cautioned that labeling fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction” could frighten patients away from legitimate medical use, stressing it’s safe…