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What if you just don’t like breakfast? The New York Times (subscription required): Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and an instructor in the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine, explained why skipping breakfast might work for some and that people should listen to their own bodies. ...

What counts as 'binge drinking'? What about 'high-intensity drinking'? Live Science: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, explained that binge drinking means consuming enough alcohol to reach a 0.08% blood-alcohol level—about four drinks for women and five for men. He also hig...

Examining the rising price of eggs Spectrum News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, noted that egg prices are climbing again, nearing $4 per dozen—up from $2.14 last year—due to bird flu and holiday demand. “Egg prices aren’t a clear economic ind...

New law seeks to honor Tanisha Anderson’s legacy while making police accountable for mental health scenarios The Land: Bryan Adamson, the David L. Brennan Chaired Professor of Law, discussed a proposed new law called “Tanisha’s Law,” which is aimed at preventing police involvement in nonviolent men...

Ohioans convicted for Jan. 6 insurrection involvement could be pardoned soon after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration WKYC: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, weighed in on the possibility that President-elect Donald Trump could pardon Jan. 6 rioters....

The speed of human thought lags far behind your internet connection, study finds The New York Times: Britton Sauerbrei, assistant professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the School of Medicine, praised a new study estimating the human brain’s information flow at 10 bits per second, calling i...

Survival of the luckiest? New study hints at the potential role of luck in evolution NPR: Robin Snyder, professor of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed a new study highlighting how luck in early life can shape adult success, especially under high competition. “To be exceptionally...

Most drug users buy through friends, not dealers, Case study finds cleveland.com (subscription required): Lee Hoffer, associate professor of anthropology at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed his new study showing that most Ohio drug users buy and sell drugs among peers, not dealers, underm...

I'm a sleep writer — these are the 3 bedtime drinks that help me fall asleep faster Tom’s Guide: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and an instructor in the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine, explained why people should stay away from caffeine and sugary drinks close to bedtime. “S...

When some priests steal, it’s often not due to financial pressure, say scholars OSV News: Timothy Fogarty, the Andrew D. Braden Professorship in Accounting and Auditing at Weatherhead School of Management, said clerical embezzlement often stems from envy, not financial pressure. Priests sometimes ra...