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Nature really is good medicine. Science can explain why. National Geographic (subscription required): Eileen Anderson, the Anne Templeton Zimmerman MD Professor in Bioethics, said that while studies recommend spending at least two hours per week outdoors, “even a few minutes” outside can improve…

The legal principle behind a more restrained Supreme Court term Christian Science Monitor: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, discussed how the Supreme Court approached “standing doctrine” recently. “This effort to postpone deciding certain questions, deciding certain…

Supreme Court takes aim at Mass v. EPA in immigration ruling E&E News: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, weighed in on the outcome in the recent U.S. Supreme Court case in an immigration ruling. The case, he said, “cuts against the very notion of special solicitude.…

Do you need the shingles vaccine? How bad are the side effects? Top doctors weigh in First for Women: Elma Baron, professor of dermatology, offered advice on what treatments are available to treat shingles. “See your doctor right away if you think you have shingles. The sooner it’s treated with…

How to build the backyard frog pond you didn’t know you needed The Washington Post: Mike Benard, interim biology department chair, noted that frog habitats—particularly the wetlands frogs use for breeding—are disappearing throughout the U.S. He shared some tips for building a backyard frog pond.

The impact of community violence Newsy: Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed new data that suggests gun violence among children and teenagers jumped 50% between 2019 and 2021, noting the additional trauma impact on a neighborhood…

Questions raised about Akron doorbell camera pilot project WEWS: Raymond Ku, the John Homer Kapp Professor of Law, noted his concerns about a proposal by the City of Akron to offer free surveillance cameras to citizens if they meet certain criteria and sign off on specific conditions.

Need for school nurses highlighted at national conference Spectrum News: Stephen Sroka, adjunct assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said school nurses play a vital role when it comes to students’ health, academic success and overall safety on campus. He added that school nurses are…

The top 3 foods that cause poor gut health, according to a dietitian Newsweek: Abigail Basson, registered dietitian and instructor at the School of Medicine, discussed some of the methods for improving gut health with simple daily changes. “Firstly, stay hydrated by drinking adequate amounts of…

U.S. Supreme Court hands down decisions on issues including affirmative action, student loans, and federal elections ideastream: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, and Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, discussed some of the biggest rulings…