In The News

Our 'In the News' page features compelling stories about UC students and staff making headlines locally and globally. Whether it's a groundbreaking discovery or a heartwarming tale, dive into the stories that are capturing attention worldwide.

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What would expanded access to GLP-1s mean for the obesity rate?

December 4, 2025

The World Health Organization recently issued its first guidance on GLP-1 medications for adults with obesity — recommending long-term, continuous use when clinically appropriate. Malti Vij, MD, University of Cincinnati adjunct associate professor in the College of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine, appeared on Cincinnati Edition on 91.7 WVXU News to discuss GLP-1s and what expanded insurance coverage of the medications might mean for Americans.

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What would expanded access to GLP-1s mean for the obesity rate?

December 4, 2025

The World Health Organization recently issued its first guidance on GLP-1 medications for adults with obesity — recommending long-term, continuous use when clinically appropriate. Malti Vij, MD, University of Cincinnati adjunct associate professor in the College of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine, appeared on Cincinnati Edition on 91.7 WVXU News to discuss GLP-1s and what expanded insurance coverage of the medications might mean for Americans.

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Why are more older men getting throat cancer?

December 2, 2025

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Dustin Silverman was featured in an AARP article discussing the rise of throat cancer rates among men 50 years of age and older.

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CCM talent featured on several Grammy Award-nominated albums

December 1, 2025

Four UC College-Conservatory of Music alumni and an alumnus from CCM Prep's Starling String Project are among the nominees named in the 2026 Grammy Awards. Presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the 68th Annual Grammy Award ceremony takes place on Sunday, Feb. 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, broadcasting live on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount +.

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Glomerular disease treatment guidelines updated

December 1, 2025

Given the rapidly growing evidence base in glomerular disease, the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes group, known as KDIGO, recently published an updated clinical practice guideline for the management of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV). University of Cincinnati nephrologists recently shared what's new and what's next with MedCentral.

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UC to lead study on extended use of drug in ACL reconstructions

December 1, 2025

The University of Cincinnati will lead a national study that could have a major effect on how people, especially teens, recover from ACL surgery. It will soon begin enrolling patients in a clinical trial. The study will look at the effectiveness of using a surgical drug post-operatively to speed up recovery. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is already regularly used during surgeries to limit bleeding.

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Uptick in cyber attacks targeting local government agencies

November 26, 2025

WVXU’s Cincinnati Edition noted a recent rise in cyber attacks on social services and government agencies across the country. The show turned to Peter Kobak, associate director of Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement at the University of Cincinnati’s Ohio Cyber Range Institute for insight on what could be driving the attacks.

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Study suggests metformin may curb weight gain in bipolar disorder treatment

November 26, 2025

Media outlets including U.S. News and World Report and Cincinnati's Local 12 reported on newly published research from the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's that found the drug metformin can help manage weight gain in overweight or obese youth taking medication to treat bipolar disorder and should be adopted as a standard of care treatment.