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How HIV became a treatable, chronic disease The Conversation: Allison Webel, assistant professor of nursing, wrote about how HIV has become a more treatable disease, which has led to those with the disease living longer lives. She also explained the disparity in treatment options around the world.

Pot use during pregnancy: What you need to know Parents Magazine: Jonathan Emery, assistant professor of surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, discussed the recent American Medical Association warning on using marijuana while pregnant.

25 percent of Cleveland children poisoned by lead; city health department struggles to keep up News Net 5: Dorr Dearborn, professor emeritus of medicine, discussed Cleveland’s lead poisoning problem. “Lead is a very significant problem in the inner city and in our city and when 25- 30 percent of…

Be goofy, smile at your baby: Protection begins with connection, pediatrician says Forbes: Andrew Garner, clinical professor of pediatrics, explained the importance of protecting children from toxic stress and how an early connection between a baby and its parents can combat future adverse…

Cuyahoga judges pull out of court-reform effort WKSU: Lewis Katz, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, talked about why people arrested on low-level felonies should move through the system quicker. “There is a quick evaluation based on the person’s record and ties to the community as to whether…

Dobama, "Keep Talking" & Jared Bendis ideastream: Jared Bendis, creative new media officer at Kelvin Smith Library, talked about allegations that terrorists used popular video game chat rooms to coordinate attacks.

The big deal in toys this year? They play back. Washington Post: Sandra Russ, Distinguished University Professor and the Louis D. Beaumont University Professor, explained how the trend toward “smart toys” might threaten creative pretend play in children. “I think it’s fine to have a story stem or…

One year after Tamir Rice's shooting, grand jury weighs evidence ideastream: Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, discussed how different questions are posed in investigations of police-officer-involved shootings, such as the death of Tamir Rice. “If this was a non-officer shooting, the…

2015’s rates of uninsured by state before & after Obamacare Wallet Hub: J.B. Silvers, the John R. Mannix Medical Mutual of Ohio Professor of Health Care Finance, answered questions about how he thinks Obamacare will impact the amount of uninsured Americans.

Girls aren’t meaner than boys. It only looks that way. New York Times: Lisa Damour, clinical instructor of psychology, wrote about the false perception that girls are meaner than their male peers, describing how certain behaviors can make it seem that girls engage in more bullying.