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The universe is unexpectedly stringy, which could unravel the theory of the cosmosScience Magazine: Glenn Starkman, Distinguished University Professor and vice chair of the Department of Physics, discussed a cosmological principle—the assumption that the universe appears uniform in all directions…

Inside the real reason women are so drawn to true crime—and it's actually really sadThe Daily Mirror: Susan Hatters-Friedman, the Phillip J. Resnick Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at the School of Medicine and adjunct professor at the School of Law, said women are often drawn to true crime…

Trainers share six grip strength tests every man should be able to pass for better longevityMen's Journal: Curtis Bickham, assistant manager at One to One Fitness Center, discussed the handheld dynamometer, which is the gold standard for testing grip strength. “Primarily found in rehabilitation…

DOJ invokes McCarthy-Era law to strip Somalia-born Minnesotan of citizenshipYahoo! News: Cassandra Robertson, professor of law, commented on a McCarthy-era law to strip a Somalia-born Minneapolis man of his citizenship over actions that took place after he became a citizen. "All citizens have a…

Five habits neurologists swear by for long-term brain healthHealth: Brian Appleby, associate professor of neurology, psychiatry and pathology, discussed the importance of sleep for good brain health. "That means aiming for a minimum of seven hours a night and addressing any issues, such as sleep…

Verywell Health: Betul Hatipoglu, professor of medicine, commented on a new study that showed that people taking GLP-1s showed lower blood pressure. “GLP-1 receptor agonists can lower blood pressure modestly, and in some patients, this may be clinically helpful,” said Hatipoglu.

Beachwood surgeon welcomes FDA-approved sunscreen as a skin cancer game changercleveland.com: Diana Ponsky, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, said she's hopeful about a new sunscreen that has been FDA approved—the first time in more than 25 years. “Its claim to fame is that…

The Roman legacy of triumphal archesHistory: Maggie Popkin, professor in the Department of Art History and Art, shared the origins of triumphal arches in ancient Rome. “Earlier architectural traditions used arches as part of other structures, but it was the Romans who took the arch and made it a…

Menopause experts release guidance on non-hormone therapy for hot flashesMedPage Today: Rachel S. Weinerman, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Reproductive Biology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, said that for women who are not good candidates for hormone…

Freeze-dried synthetic platelets could save lives on the battlefield and eventually in your backyardWKYC: Researchers at Case Western Reserve University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Cleveland-area biotech company Haima Therapeutics have developed a powder that mimics the body's own clotting…