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WVXU: Gambling addiction is on the rise in Ohio. Advocates are working to meet the demand

January 19, 2024

According to the most recent Ohio Gambling Survey, the number of people in Ohio with a problem gambling disorder tripled from 2017 to 2022 to more than 250,000. With sports betting legal in Ohio for more than a year, that trend is expected to continue. For a story on the trend, one of the experts interviewed by WVXU, was Gregory Stewart, PhD, of the College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati.

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WBUR’s On Point: Are paid commutes the next big trend in employee benefits?

January 18, 2024

As return to office mandates continue to spread, the debate surrounding employee compensation for their commutes to the office is growing. Laurens Steed, PhD, Carl H. Lindner College of Business assistant professor of management and John and Gloria Goering Professorship in Family & Private Business, weighed in on the complexities of the matter with NPR affiliate WBUR’s On Point podcast.

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U.S. News & World Report: Smoking residue on household surfaces can harm kids

January 17, 2024

A new study by UC tobacco researcher Ashley Merianos was featured in U.S. News & World Report.The study measured the amount of nicotine and tobacco related toxins on surfaces in smoking households where children reside. The residue that remains on surfaces such as walls, tables, floors and decor is called thirdhand smoke.

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Rain can spoil a wolf spider’s day, too

January 17, 2024

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that wolf spiders can’t signal others or perceive danger from predators as easily after it rains. Even communicating with would-be mates is harder when rain saturates the forest floor.

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5 tips for a successful semester

January 16, 2024

Ronay Lions, success coach in the College of Allied Health Sciences, offers five practical ways students can achieve their goals this semester and beyond.

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WCPO: UC hosts off-campus housing fair

January 16, 2024

Current students had a chance to speak with housing agents representing off-campus properties near the University of Cincinnati's Uptown campus as a part of a half-day housing fair Wednesday, Jan. 10.