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Our aging population ideastream: Distinguished University Professor Terry Hokenstad discusses the challenges of an aging population—from a shrinking workforce to expanded health care needs—and how to redefine a more active role for the elderly in society.

These ain’t no boomerangs: Transplants relish life in a new corner of the world Fresh Water Cleveland: Stuart Rowan, the Kent H. Smith Professor of Engineering, is profiled in an article about transplants embracing life in Cleveland. Rowan talks about his transition to a new city and the aspects…

Alzheimer’s treatment one step closer to human trials at Case Western Reserve University The Plain Dealer: Gary Landreth, the Riuko and Archie G. Co-Professor of Neurosciences, and alumna Paige Cramer developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease using an existing cancer drug called…

Shelf life vs. expiration date on medication The Plain Dealer: In a NetWellness column, Darrell Hulisz, associate professor of family medicine, explains the difference between a medication’s shelf life and its expiration date—and which one to follow.

Eating nuts and spinach could reduce the symptoms of fatty liver disease caused by obesity MailOnline: Danny Manor, associate professor of nutrition, discussed his findings that eating foods high in vitamin E could reduce the symptoms of fatty liver disease. “These findings may have a significant…

Windfall or bust? Crowdfunding may not turn out to be boon that many small businesses expect The Washington Post: Scott Shane, the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, discusses the SEC and its role in regulating crowdfunding. “If you’re someone like the SEC, you’re going to…

Peter Lewis to speak at CWRU commencement Cleveland Jewish News: Philanthropist Peter B. Lewis will speak at CWRU’s 2013 commencement ceremony, where he also will be awarded an honorary degree. “Peter B. Lewis exemplifies many of the qualities we seek to instill in our students,” said President…

Affirmation model may help in weight management Family Practice News: Shirley Moore, professor of nursing, discusses appreciative inquiry and its use by families to engage in their adolescents’ weight-management efforts. "My experience is the energy that comes from it is so amazing in terms of…

 Case Western Reserve launches program to encourage student entrepreneurship Ideastream: Bob Sopko, director of Blackstone LaunchPad talks about the new program and student entrepreneurship. “The intent is to open the doors of allowing students to explore entrepreneurship to maybe create their…

Mapping the human brain ideastream: President Obama plans to allocate $100 million from the 2014 federal budget to jumpstart a project to comprehensively map the brain. This proposition is so intriguing, according to Robert Miller, vice president of research, because there is little known about…