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History of the hamburger: from immigrant fare to fast food favorite Fox News: Hamburgers might be one of today’s most popular food, but they haven’t always been, according to Distinguished University Professor Alan Rocke. "It was considered questionable food except for workingmen's lunches, as…

Coming in September: addiction ideastream: Next month, ideastream will present in-depth coverage looking at the “mysterious and often misunderstood world of addiction.” The coverage, which will cover everything from what happens inside an addict’s brain to new medications to treat addiction, will…

Drowning in health data: Symposium tackles silos and promotes integration Shaker Heights Patch: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the Ohio Department of Health co-hosted the first Ohio Health Data Statewide Symposium yesterday. During the event, speakers from the Governor’s…

Cassidy: Silicon Valley, Bay Area poised for manufacturing revival Mercury News: Areas of California are in the midst of a manufacturing revival, with the complex work rewarding those in the field with an average of $145,000 per year. "People say 'manufacturing' and you imagine some dirty person,…

So much to do, so little time Cleveland Jewish News: In a look at the top things to do around Cleveland—including the zoo, aquarium and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum—the Dittrick Museum of Medical History is highlighted. “Housed in the Allen Memorial Library at Case Western Reserve…

Innovator William Kamkwamba, 25, rings in the Case academic year The Plain Dealer: William Kamkwamba spoke at yesterday’s fall convocation, discussing his struggles growing up and his drive to bring energy to his family and his community. He told the students to trust themselves and to persevere.…

MetroHealth, Explorys use huge patient database to revolutionize medical research The Plain Dealer: MetroHealth Medical Center and Explorys recently used electronic medical records to replicate a major study that took a Norwegian team 14 years to research and report—and they did it at a fraction…

They're the tops Crain’s Cleveland Business: Case Western Reserve University has a spot among the nation’s elite institutions, according to rankings from Washington Monthly. The university ranked No. 7 nationally based on three categories: social mobility, research and service.

The terror of the public tantrum Psychology Today: Amy Przeworski, assistant professor of psychology, blogs about why she’s gone from being a person who was annoyed when parents allowed their children to throw tantrums in public to actually being that parent who allows it. She explains why it’s…

‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’, Tom Constanten, Quick Bites and Road Trip! ideastream: Tune in to Around Noon today to hear from the fall convocation speaker William Kamkwamba, author of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind. Kamkwamba will be on the show beginning at noon. Free tickets to hear…