January 10, 2024
USA Today published an article on whether or not acupuncture can help people lose weight. The outlet interviewed Derek Johnson, MEd, of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the UC College of Medicine.
January 8, 2024
Cases of respiratory illnesses, including the flu, COVID, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are spreading rapidly across the United states. The latest influenza report report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Friday shows that, in the past week, over 20,000 people were admitted to the hospital with the flu. In a story on the topic posted by Healthline, Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine was one of several experts interviewed.
January 3, 2024
2024 is the 100th anniversary of Nippert Stadium on the University of Cincinnati campus. The stadium is named for Jimmy Nippert, a UC football player who died in December of 1923 after suffering an injury that got infected during a game the previous month.
January 3, 2024
The Cincinnati Enquirer reported on new harm reduction vending machines operated by Hamilton County Public Health, citing University of Cincinnati research that the vending machines increase accessibility to harm reduction products and services.
January 3, 2024
When the SWAT team arrives at your door it means there is serious trouble inside, unless the call is fake. "SWATing" or calling the police on innocent victims has seen an uptick in the past few years, with calls mostly targeting celebrities and politicians. Cybersecurity expert Gregory Winger says the increase is a way criminals have found to weaponize the very police force meant to protect.
January 2, 2024
The population of Ohio has fallen in recent years, which a University of Cincinnati economics professor told Spectrum News could be a concern for the state’s employers.
January 2, 2024
U.S. News & World Report highlights research collaboration between UC's College of Medicine and the College of Engineering and Applied Science that examined cell signaling by fibroids.
January 2, 2024
The New York Post turned to a University of Cincinnati wolf spider expert to debunk a social media panic that suggested the arachnids are attracted to a brand of body lotion.
December 26, 2023
This semester the Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center at the University of Cincinnati has served 1,847 users. It is open to students, faculty and staff.
December 22, 2023
Opening the pathways to STEM education for more people with a variety of experiences and backgrounds is important for spurring innovation, increasing inclusivity and combating unemployment in technical fields. As the world continues to become more entrenched in science and technology, STEM-related fields continue to grow and require more technical workers.