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Women in law enforcement: Case Western Reserve University’s Lieutenant Sarah Shendy Police Magazine: CWRU Police Lt. Sarah Shendy, a first-generation Arab-American, said she overcame barriers in a male-dominated field to become a decorated officer and mentor. A former D.A.R.E. and state training…

Scientists discovered humans are still actively evolving Popular Mechanics: Cynthia Beall, Distinguished University Professor Emerita in the Department of Anthropology, found that Tibetan women with the most live births had higher oxygen saturation despite lower hemoglobin, revealing ongoing…

6 expert tips to prepare you for better sleep tonight Verywell Health: Eric Yeh, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, stressed avoiding caffeine before bed because it delays sleep, disrupts cycles and can cut total sleep by an hour. He also urged people with ongoing sleep trouble to…

Common drug halves recurrence of colorectal cancer The Epoch Times: David Bajor, assistant professor of medicine and member at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, explained that previously, doctors had only tested patients with stage 4 disease for PIK3CA mutations, but now it is recommended to…

Raising potassium levels helps reduce dangerous heart rhythms The Epoch Times: Ian J. Neeland, associate professor of medicine, suggested that patients should alert their doctor if they develop any conditions that could acutely lower their potassium levels, such as diarrhea or vomiting. “They…

What your hair can reveal about your health The Epoch Times: Ryan Marino, associate professor at the School of Medicine and toxicologist, explained how some toxic chemicals and metals in hair might not accurately indicate what’s happening inside the body. “For example, bathing and hair products…

Hair analysis: A hidden clue to health—but not the whole picture Nutrients News: Ryan Marino, associate professor and toxicologist, cautioned that hair tests can be misleading if not interpreted correctly. “Some toxic chemicals detected in hair may come from external sources like shampoos or…

7 foods that could have hidden mold—even if they look totally fine Real Simple: Lindsay Malone, registered dietician and instructor at the School of Medicine, explained why it's best to toss foods that have even a little bit of mold on them. “Eating mold on food can cause a number of reactions,…

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University published a new study this week about Dunkleosteus WEWS: Russell Engelman, a graduate student in biology at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed his recent paper reporting findings that Dunkleosteus was an evolutionary oddball.

What is whole genome sequencing, and how might it change the outcome of the Gilgo Beach Killer trial? A&E: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said courts won’t automatically accept whole genome sequencing; each jurisdiction must vet the new technology like any new…