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Gut bacteria could be a hidden trigger for neurodegenerative diseasesLive Science: Aaron Burberry, assistant professor of pathology at the School of Medicine, said larger gut microbiome studies in ALS/FTD patients and clinical trials testing glycogen degradation as a way to slow disease progression…

America's silent killer explosion: As strokes soar in young people, doctors reveal healthy lifestyle habit they fear is to blame... why women are more at risk... and symptoms you must never ignoreDaily Mail: Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the School of…

Donald And Melania Trump's 'Flagrant' Behavior In Jimmy Kimmel Debacle Is Alarming Legal ExpertsHuffPost: Raymond Ku, the John Homer Kapp Professor of Law, called Trump’s push to fire Jimmy Kimmel a “flagrant abuse of power” and direct attack on free speech. He warned FCC license threats are…

Millet vs. oatmeal: Which breakfast is better for your heart and blood sugar? Verywell Health: Lindsay Malone, clinical dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, said oats and millet are nutritionally similar overall—both are fiber-rich whole grains with heart and blood sugar…

Do 1 pound weights actually build muscle?Everyday Health: Justin J. Fiutem, registered clinical exercise physiologist and a senior research associate at the School of Medicine, explained how light weights can build muscle. “Generally, performing higher repetitions—like 15 or more—helps develop…

6 questions to ask your doctor before starting a mental-health drugTIME: Alexsandra Kovacevich, clinical assistant professor at the School of Medicine, explained how people have hesitations about committing to medication that may be a lifelong treatment. “The length of treatment can vary depending…

New study reflects low voter turnout for local elections in OhioSpectrum News: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science at the College of Arts and Sciences, said rising “negative partisanship”—growing mutual dislike between Democrats and Republicans—has reshaped political behavior.

The tiny Tokyo shrine where people pray for concert ticketsBBC: Beth Carter, associate professor of Japanese at the College of Arts and Sciences, said Fukutoku Shrine’s lottery history boosted its popularity and reputation for granting luck. She added prayers aren’t merely transactional—rituals can…

What happened to the Cuyahoga County-court deal? Funding options remain on the tablecleveland.com: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said behind-the-scenes dealmaking between government entities is normal—“you scratch my back; I’ll scratch yours.” The bigger issue is…

Inside Northeast Ohio’s Lucrative, High-Stakes Card-Collecting SceneCleveland Magazine: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said investing in trading cards is increasingly normalized. “The thought that maybe you add in collectibles into your mix, it’s reasonable,” he…