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Shreveport massacre shocked Americans. Why do parents kill their kids?USA Today: 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 filicide shocks because "our homes should be places of safety."…

Medical students pave the way for patients, future doctorsSpectrum News: Ruchika Kamojjala, a third-year medical student, and Ritika Miryala, a second-year medical student, discussed how the Student Run Health Clinic provides complete physicals, lab and blood work, and can prescribe medications…

Loud noise doesn’t just annoy you—it alters your consciousness, scientists sayPopular Mechanics (subscription required): Kristina Bowdrie, assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences, said treatment for noise sensitivity—a condition where…

Six science-backed ways to support your weight loss goals, according to dietitiansYahoo! Health: Lindsay Malone, clinical dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, emphasized that sleep is critical for weight loss, noting poor sleep disrupts hunger hormones, increases cravings and…

Capital One loses $425 million fight over savings account secretThe Street: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, noted courts once rubber-stamped class settlements, but rejections are increasingly common—and coordinated state attorney general pressure, not dissenting class members,…

CWRU receives $6.2M to identify Alzheimer’s genetic targetscleveland.com: Jonathan Haines, principal investigator and chair of the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, described his recent research, which aims to provide doctors and drugmakers with new information that could…

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law at the School of Law, said that “practicing law” is broadly defined—many lawyers never go to court but still provide legal advice. However, he notes roles not requiring a JD make qualification harder to prove,…

Marketplace, NPR: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said McCormick’s acquisition of Unilever strengthens its position by expanding from spices into condiments, creating a more comprehensive food portfolio. The deal also reflects broader grocery consolidation, as companies…

Patient-centered approaches in obesity case managementMedscape: Courtney Batt, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, explained how complex biological factors can make weight loss challenging and affect a patient’s diet choices and energy levels.

Your Doctor Is Using A.I. to Take Notes. What Could Go Wrong; New York Times: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, said that while doctors will likely seek consent due to trust norms, they aren't always legally required to. She adds that…