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Top US Expert Says This One Question Could Help Save Someone's LifeTimes Now: Alison Athey, assistant professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, says that there is no indication that asking someone if they are thinking about suicide has a negative impact. "[I]t just opens a…

How Lindsay Clancy’s Murder Trial Shattered the Lives of Her Parents, In-Laws and Ex-Husband PatrickPeople: Susan Hatters-Friedman, the Phillip J. Resnick Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at the CWRU School of Medicine and an adjunct professor at the School of Law, emphasized that postpartum…

A Microbial MilestoneThe Scientist: Mahmound Ghannoum, professor of pathology at the CWRU School of Medicine, argued that the Human Microbiome Project should expand beyond bacteria to include fungi and other major microbial communities. He emphasized the importance of the mycobiome in maintaining…

Creatine Supplements: Not Just for AthletesHealth Radar: Bryn Mota, exercise physiologist and senior director of University Fitness Centers, said the benefits of creatine go well beyond the gym. "Creatine helps maintain energy supply to muscles during exercise and boots muscle strength, size,…

Tik-Tok trend uses scary AI video of Dr. Seuss CharacterSpectrum News: Erman Ayday, professor in the Case School of Engineering, said AI technology has rapidly advanced to allow children who may not understand the consequences of their actions to create videos with a few simple prompts, and AI…

Climate change and environmental advocacy in Northeast OhioIdeastream: Anurag Rakesh, an undergraduate student in the College of Arts of Sciences, discussed climate change from a student and youth-advocacy perspective, as an undergraduate climate leader with the Climate Action Network.

Links exposed physician cell numbers and work schedules at health systems in Philly and nationwidePhiladelphia Inquirer: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, said publicly available physician schedules and cell numbers create serious…

Artificial Intelligence in Higher EducationFox News: Andrew Medvedev, dean of the Weatherhead School of Management, noted the ways the school is adjusting to the growth of artificial intelligence in higher education.

Is Your Forgetfulness Normal Aging or an Early Sign of Dementia?Health: Alexsandra Kovacevich, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the CWRU School of Medicine, said that normal aging brings occasional forgetfulness that resolves with cues. She noted that aging slows processing speed, and…

The 5-second morning habit I use to banish mattress odors for good—no baking soda requiredTom's Guide: Shanina Knighton, research associate professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, shared tips for keeping mattresses fresher for longer, between deep cleans.