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6 questions to ask your doctor before starting a mental-health drugTIME: Alexsandra Kovacevich, clinical assistant professor at the School of Medicine, explained how people have hesitations about committing to medication that may be a lifelong treatment. “The length of treatment can vary depending…

New study reflects low voter turnout for local elections in OhioSpectrum News: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science at the College of Arts and Sciences, said rising “negative partisanship”—growing mutual dislike between Democrats and Republicans—has reshaped political behavior.

The tiny Tokyo shrine where people pray for concert ticketsBBC: Beth Carter, associate professor of Japanese at the College of Arts and Sciences, said Fukutoku Shrine’s lottery history boosted its popularity and reputation for granting luck. She added prayers aren’t merely transactional—rituals can…

What happened to the Cuyahoga County-court deal? Funding options remain on the tablecleveland.com: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said behind-the-scenes dealmaking between government entities is normal—“you scratch my back; I’ll scratch yours.” The bigger issue is…

Inside Northeast Ohio’s Lucrative, High-Stakes Card-Collecting SceneCleveland Magazine: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said investing in trading cards is increasingly normalized. “The thought that maybe you add in collectibles into your mix, it’s reasonable,” he…

Anti-polyester messaging is all over social media. Here's what it gets right—and wrong. HuffPost: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said claims polyester causes cancer or hormone issues aren’t proven, and chemical exposure from clothing is likely too low to harm health.…

Musk vs. OpenAI goes to trialThe Dispatch: Anat Alon-Beck, professor at the School of Law, discussed Elon Musk’s trial against OpenAI—which centers on his claim that the company betrayed its founding nonprofit mission by shifting to a for-profit model and enriching leaders such as Sam Altman.…

States are rushing to redistrict following a Supreme Court voting rights decision. Here's why Ohio won't be. WEWS: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, discussed a recent Supreme Court’s ruling that makes it much harder to draw districts that ensure minority…

Experts examine health risks tied to energy drinks and excess caffeineideasream: Lindsay Malone, clinical dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, highlighted concerns about energy drinks’ high caffeine and stimulant levels, noting they can strain the heart—especially in young…

This common in-flight habit could expose you to bacteria, experts warnTravel & Leisure: Shanina Knighton, research associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, warned about drinking the water from airplane taps because they can carry bacteria. "Onboard water tanks aren’t…