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So do ‘sin taxes’ curb harmful behavior?

March 9, 2025

The Ohio Capital Journal reports that Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is proposing to create a child tax credit and to pay for it with increased 'sin taxes' on tobacco. According to one analysis, the tax credit is expected to produce big gains for the state. Michael Jones, PhD, associate professor in the Lindner College of Business, weighs in on the effectiveness of 'sin taxes.'

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Allergy season is getting longer because of climate change

March 6, 2025

Allergy season is starting earlier — and lasting longer — as climate change heats up cities across the U.S. While the spring allergy season usually starts in March, more warm weather earlier in the year means people might begin experiencing symptoms in February, or even January, said Ahmad Sedaghat, MD, PhD, professor and director of the Division of Rhinology, Allergy and Anterior Skull Base Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

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Why were evictions in Hamilton County in 2024 so high?

March 5, 2025

Cincinnati Edition’s Lucy May spoke with panelists Nick Zingarelli, director of the Hamilton County Help Center and UC Law staffer; Nicholas DiNardo, managing attorney at Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio; and Tom Hodges of J. Thomas Hodges & Associates about evictions in Hamilton County.

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Common endometriosis myths, debunked by experts

March 5, 2025

Endometriosis can be a baffling condition due to its unclear cause, lack of symptom consistency and the time it can take to receive an accurate diagnosis. The condition, which affects an estimated one in ten women in the U.S., occurs when tissue similar to that which lines the uterus grows outside of the uterus, typically on the ovaries, fallopian tubes or the lining of the pelvic cavity. Because it’s difficult to understand and diagnose, there are a lot of misconceptions about endometriosis.

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How will tariffs affect Ohioans?

March 5, 2025

Dr. Gary Painter, a professor in the UC College of Business, discusses tariffs imposed on America's largest trading partners and their potential impact on Ohioans.

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UC breakthrough aims to make biofuel cheaper

March 4, 2025

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory achieved a breakthrough in understanding the vulnerability of microbes to the alcohols they produce during fermentation of plant biomass.

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White blood cells use brute force to dislodge bacteria

March 4, 2025

Xuefeng Wang, an associate professor at the University of Cincinnati’s Hoxworth Blood Center, is the recipient of a grant from the National Institutes of Health, as well as corresponding author of recently published research in Nature Communications.

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A life of service inspires

March 4, 2025

Sisters Kara Sanders and Kristin Moser create a scholarship at UC Blue Ash to honor their mother and support nursing students.

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Cincinnati region overtakes Columbus as Ohio’s hub of employment

March 3, 2025

Gary Painter, professor of real estate in the Lindner College of Business, comments on an economic forecast released by the Columbus-based Huntington Bank. The forecast shows that Cincinnati is the fastest growing region in Ohio, pulling ahead of Columbus in terms of employment levels and posting a higher gross domestic product.

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CCM Opera presents Britten's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Event: March 6, 2025 12:00 AM

Step into a world of enchantment as the UC College-Conservatory of Music's Opera Series presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This opera fuses William Shakespeare's beloved romantic comedy with Benjamin Britten's stunning musical score. This captivating production, directed by CCM Opera Professor Robin Guarino, offers a fresh perspective on the classic tale, exploring themes of love, transformation, and the power of the natural world.

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Get ready for spring sports in Cincinnati

March 3, 2025

This March, you can win big and save lives. Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is excited to announce a Reds Opening Day ticket drawing, expanded hours at our Central location and a Bearcat blanket for donors all happening this month!

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AHA tries to tackle shifting critical cardiac care needs

March 3, 2025

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association highlights the evolution of the cardiac critical care specialty and the challenges faced in today’s rapidly changing health care environment. The new statement serves as an update to a 2012 statement and was published Feb. 13 in in the journal Circulation.