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Since being deemed a public health emergency in 2017, opioids are responsible for 72% of drug overdose deaths in the United States, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. New research from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine identifies a potential new approach to...

September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide initiative to draw attention to hunger in America. But for one group of Case Western Reserve University students, they see hunger firsthand on a weekly basis as they do their part to lessen its impact on those in the Cleveland community. Labre: A Home...

The first-year experience for undergraduate students at Case Western Reserve University is among the top 20 in the country, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. It’s one of a number of improved rankings for the university, which now is positioned at No. 51 in the U.S.—a tw...

With a new four-year, $1.14 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, researchers at Case Western Reserve University and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, will use artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the best personalized treatment for veterans with rectal cancer....

Traditionally, Black Americans have faced a significantly lower risk of suicide compared to their white counterparts. But increasing factors like bullying, community violence, and “neglectful” parenting are contributing to a broader trend of mental health crises among youth in disadvantaged communi...

When it comes to diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF), gene editing—a process that alters the biological properties of cells—can be fundamental in driving treatment. But as promising as it is in lab settings, effectively reaching patients’ lung cells with such treatments has been challenging. The ...

University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University research team reports a novel treatment after traumatic brain injury that prevents progression to chronic neurodegeneration Violent blows or jolts to the head can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), and there are about 5 million people in the...

Case Western Reserve research explores statistical mysteries of everyday tasks, from Doodle polls to efficient scheduling In a world where organizing a simple meeting can feel like herding cats, new research from Case Western Reserve University reveals just how challenging finding a suitable meetin...

In Cuyahoga County, the stark reality of the opioid crisis is that most drug overdose victims die alone, with no one nearby to help. A recent study, done in partnership with Case Western Reserve University and Cuyahoga County, highlights the critical need for “targeted harm-reduction strategies” in...

As fall semester classes begin today, college experiences for the members of Case Western Reserve University’s undergraduate Class of 2028 are officially underway. But before they got to this moment, they had a full week of preparation—from moving into their new rooms to gathering for the welcome an...