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Scientists uncover a clue that could hint at why we regain weight after dietsWashington Post: Seth Field, professor at the School of Medicine, discussed his new study that suggests fat cells may retain obesity-related changes even after weight loss. Field said understanding the cellular “memory”…

1 month away, 2 Ohio races all eyes are on ahead of election dayWOIO: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, discussed Ohio’s closely watched Senate and governor’s races. Democrat Sherrod Brown leads Republican Jon Husted by 3.1 points, while Democrat Amy Acton has surged…

Scientists Found a Surprising Reason Lost Weight May Come Back After a DietMen's Journal: Atul Chopra, associate professor at the School of Medicine, said obesity may leave a lasting biological “memory” in fat cells that keeps appetite signals elevated after weight loss. He said hunger can become…

The Democratic Party is fighting itself, even in ClevelandIdeastream: Karen Beckwith, the Flora Stone Mather Professor in the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences, said progressives are focusing on powerful, everyday economic issues that resonate with voters. She…

Squid hair cells could help study hearing loss. They are similar to those in human earsThe Print: Brian McDermott, associate professor at the School of Medicine, said squid hair cells could provide new insights into how hearing loss and deafness occur in humans. Because squid hair cells are…

Bet on Yourself: 40 Years of Child Psychology, Grit, and Raising a Resilient Kid with ADHDThe Academic Boardroom: Jane Timmons-Mitchell, an associate clinical professor of psychology at the CWRU School of Medicine, emphasized resilience, saying most children exposed to trauma can recover without…

Christa Pike still on a ventilator 4 days after failed execution, lawyer saysFox News: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, discussed the failed execution attempt of a Tennessee woman, now recovering in a hospital. Benza noted that if she recovers, it is unclear what will…

The best high-protein carbs to add to your shopping list, according to dietitiansGood Housekeeping: Lindsay Malone, instructor in the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine, offered her insight for a story offering tips on how to make sure you add the needed amount of carbohydrates and…

Police knew who her rapist was. The law kept them from prosecuting him for the attackNBC News: Ayesha Bell Hardaway, professor of law and director of the Social Justice Institute, discussed the report of a rape case that went unprosecuted because the statute of limitations had expired, explaining…

The Cornell rape case has put ketamine in the spotlight. What is it?USA Today: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said that ketamine is primarily used as an anesthetic and sedative, including for surgery, critical care and emergency procedures. He said addiction risk is…