July 27, 2023

A new study showed that artificial intelligence (AI) could help collect more information through smartwatches, and it could even help reduce a person's odds of a heart-related event. The new study found that people who use wearable devices, such as an Apple Watch, can get much better heart data with the help of AI. Local 12 produced a story on the study, interviewing Richard Becker, MD, of the Division of Cardiovascular Health and Disease at the UC College of Medicine who is conducting research on how wearables could help could help prevent strokes.

May 5, 2023

A hands-free device developed by researchers at the University of Cincinnati could help the 12.5 million Americans who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease breathe easier, Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, reported.

June 13, 2023

Smoke from wildfires in Canada is impacting large areas of the United States, including the Tristate. WLWT interviewed George Leikauf, PhD, of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine from the UC College of Medicine about the safety concerns from the smoky air.

June 16, 2023

A Cincinnati woman is crediting her Apple Watch for saving her life after it woke her up when her heart rate spiked to dangerous levels. WKRC-TV, Local 12 interviewed UC cardiologist Richard Becker, MD, who is conducting research on the ability of smart watches to detect atrial fibrillation.

July 10, 2023

Stacy Shawhan, an oncology dietitian at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, talks to the New York Times about sugar consumption and cancer.

June 21, 2023

Cincinnati Children's Hospital was named the top children's hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in just-released rankings for 2023-2024. Cincinnati.com published a story about the news.

June 6, 2023

Eric Wohleb of the UC Department of Pharmacology and Systems Physiology in the College of Medicine is collaborating with a researcher at Miami University to explore the use of magic mushrooms as treatments for a variety of mental health conditions. WVXU produced a story on the efforts.

June 7, 2023

Research from UC shows potential promise for a drug as a therapy for certain brain tumors. Local 12 interviewed Rekha Chaudry, MD, of the UC College of Medicine about the study results.

July 14, 2023

AARP published a story on foods that trigger migraines and quoted Vincent Martin, MD, of the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute, and Hope O’Brien, MD, an adjunct professor of neurology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

July 17, 2023

First for Women published a story examining sinus infections and whether or not they are contagious. One of the experts cited was Ahmad Sedaghat, MD, PhD, associate professor and director of the Division of Rhinology, Allergy and Anterior Skull Base Surgery in the UC College of Medicine and a UC Health physician.