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The inquiry into Hinduism is to be undertaken The Huffington Post: In his latest blog, Deepak Sarma, associate professor of South Asian religions and philosophy, discusses why studying Hinduism in college is critical for Hindu students. For example, he wrote: “The Mādhva school of Vedānta … puts…

Busting 10 diet myths Real Simple: Hope Barkoukis, associate professor of nutrition, gives advice on eating protein with carbs to lose weight. “Those foods take longer to absorb, so there's a slower release into the body and a more steady energy source,” she said.

Using teeth as tools not healthy The Columbus Dispatch: Teeth are often used to pop a bottle top or cut a thread, but it’s harmful for teeth. “They’re doing this because it’s available, it’s always there,” said Sorin Teich, associate professor in the School of Dental Medicine. “They get used to…

CWRU researchers studying link between sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation Med City News: CWRU researchers received a $3.8 million grant to study the link between sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation. “The data generated from the research will fuel the development of new approaches for prevention and…

Ohio shale drilling spurs job hopes in Rust Belt Associated Press: Many in Northeast Ohio hope a surge in oil and natural gas drilling might revive manufacturing job creation in the area. But Susan Helper, AT&T Professor of Economics, said job projections are suspect because the industry and…

Braces continue to evolve, become more affordable The Columbus Dispatch: Mark Hans, chairman of the orthodontics department at the School of Dental Medicine, said even though braces are expensive—typically $4,800 to $6,000—they are “probably a bargain in health care.”

Case neurotech spinoff developing device for urinary problems Med City News: Conservocare, a Case Western Reserve University spinoff, is developing a neurotechnology medical device for patients suffering from urinary problems. Kenneth Gustafson, associate professor in the Department of Biomedical…

Sandusky case: As Penn State girds for civil suits, it faces a dilemma The Christian Science Monitor: Penn State University is preparing for its time in the courtroom, hiring a law firm and PR agency. “They are going to want to overcome the bad PR by settling with as many of these plaintiffs as it…

The big cheeses Crain’s Cleveland Business: Michael Goldberg, adjunct professor at Weatherhead School of Management, is featured in an update on Crain’s Forty Under 40 alumni, where he talks about his forthcoming Fulbright experience in Vietnam. “I'm excited,” he said. “It gives me a chance to…

Neuromodulation breathing tube startup looks to begin first clinical trial MedCity News: A Case Western Reserve University spinoff is developing a prototype of a neuromodulation device to help patients with breathing tubes swallow, and a clinical trial is expected to begin early next year. “What…