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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…

Paralyzed patients could regain touch through new CWRU researchcleveland.com: Emily Graczyk, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, and Abidemi Bolu Ajiboye, the Robert & Brenda Aiken Professor of Biomedical Engineering, were featured for their clinical trial comparing brain, nerve and…

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…

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…

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…

Can GLP-1s like Ozempic reverse type 2 diabetes?Everyday Health: Betul Hatipoglu, director of Case Western Reserve University’s Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Center, explained that diabetes requires long-term management. "Type 2 diabetes should be treated as an ongoing condition that can become…

CWRU receives $6.2M to identify Alzheimer’s genetic targetscleveland.com: Jonathan Haines, principal investigator and chair of the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, said his recent research aims to provide doctors and drugmakers with new information that could prevent, slow…

Quit a GLP-1? Plan to start again? It's not recommended, but plenty of people do itNPR: Ian J. Neeland, associate professor at the School of Medicine, commented on how GLP-1s have been found to also improve muscle quality, even if they reduce overall quantity. "The key point is not just how much…

How CWRU medical students set up a free health clinic with 2-hour appointments and comprehensive carecleveland.com: Anastasia Rowland-Seymour, associate dean for program innovation and educational enhancement, explained what volunteer medical students did at a recent free health clinic. “They are…