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7 stretches for healthy joints Everyday Health: Elaine Husni, assistant professor of medicine, explained the benefits of stretching. “Daily stretching is an underemphasized part of psoriatic arthritis exercise,” she said. "Increasing your flexibility helps prevent injury."

David Ake—Lake Effect Jazz Times: David Ake, professor and chair of the Department of Music, recently released his album, Lake Effect. The album was met with positive reviews from Jazz Times, describing how Ake was able to pull from his experiences living near Lake Michigan, Lake Tahoe and Lake…

FDA advisers consider Flibanserin, pill known as 'female Viagra' NBC News: Sheryl Kingsberg, professor of obstetrics & gynecology and psychiatry, discussed how a new drug being referred to as the “female Viagra” could help women who experience hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). "HSDD has…

Devon Still's daughter Leah 'doing better' after stem cell transplant complication ABC News: Cincinnati Bengals player Devon Still’s daughter recently underwent a stem cell transplant for veno-occlusive disease (VOD), which led to complications. Of VOD, Hillard Lazarus, professor of medicine, said:…

Ohio marijuana legalization issue's potential to reach into workplace stirs business concerns The Plain Dealer: While some states legally allow medical marijuana, there are instances where employees have been fired for violating company drug policy. Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of…

What really happens at a political convention? Crain’s Cleveland Business: Karen Beckwith, the Flora Stone Mather Professor in the Department of Political Science, and Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, discussed the many political activities that can be expected to take…

Leonardo da Vinci depicted in 500-year-old engraving? NBC News: A painting in the Cleveland Museum of Art has been long believed to depict Orpheus, a musician from Greek mythology. But Ross Duffin, the Fynette H. Kulas Professor of Music, discovered that it might actually be a depiction of Leonardo…

Prosecutors appeal 'errors' in Brelo verdict; acquittal will stand The Plain Dealer: Lewis Katz, the John C. Hutchins Professor in the School of Law, discussed a motion made by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office to correct legal errors in the voluntary manslaughter trial of Michael Brelo to…

The presidential race is on Crain’s Cleveland Business (subscription required): With the presidential race heating up, Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, and Karen Beckwith, the Flora Stone Mather Professor in the Department of Political Science, discussed the potential of…

Civilians get new authority in Cleveland police settlement The Associated Press: Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, talked about the potential benefits of new civilian roles in the Cleveland police department and an increase in community policing. "There's also a need to have the community…