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Vaccine passports raise inequality concerns Foreign Correspondents; South Korean Public Television: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law, discussed the inequities around the world in obtaining vaccines for COVID-19.

‘I feel completely back to myself’: Coronavirus vaccines helping some long haulers but not others, for reasons not yet known cleveland.com: Nora Singer, co-chair of the university’s COVID-19 Task Force, discussed the phenomena of so-called COVID-19 “long haulers,” those who continue showing…

Eight Over 80: Dr. Nathan Berger, 80 Crain’s Cleveland Business: Nathan Berger, the Hanna-Payne Professor of Experimental Medicine and director of the Center for Science, Health and Society at the School of Medicine, is featured among eight Northeast Ohioans who “remain active and relevant,…

Expert roundup: Advice to mitigate the effects of coronavirus Outside How: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law, said the most pressing concern right now is for everyone to get vaccinated when they become eligible.

Narwhal tusks may indicate effects of climate change, say scientists Nunatsiaq News: Martin Nweeia, assistant professor at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed his research on the narwhal, an arctic whale known for its 9-ft. tusk. Nweeia and his team are studying the impact of climate change…

How to check if your cervix is dilated—without an exam Parents Magazine: Marjorie Greenfield, professor and assistant dean for student affairs at the School of Medicine, said there are no foolproof ways to indicate whether labor is imminent. "Even moms who have had babies before may experience…

A new clinical trial will explore gene editing for sickle cell disease Verywell Health: Umut Gurkan, the Warren E. Rupp Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, said that medication treatment options for sickle cell disease have been fairly limited for…

‘Frankly, I think everyone is baffled’: Searching for clues in SCOTUS’ abortion silence Talking Points Memo: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law, commented on the silence of the Supreme Court regarding a case centered on a 15-week abortion ban out of Mississippi.

In Chauvin trial, the defense scrambles to find ‘reasonable doubt’ ESPN: Ayesha Bell Hardaway, assistant professor of law and co-director of the Social Justice Institute, discussed the strategy of the attorneys for Derek Chauvin, the police officer accused of murdering George Floyd in Minneapolis…

Growing pains: Why COVID’s disruptions take a heavy toll on teens Undark Magazine: Lisa Damour, senior advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies and a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, said that remote learning is difficult for many reasons: It’s hard to…