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November 10, 2025
Two in five people will be told they have diabetes during their lifetime. And people who have diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease. One of the deadliest dangers? Diabetic cardiomyopathy. But groundbreaking University of Cincinnati research hopes to stop and even reverse the damage before it’s too late.
November 10, 2025
The Ohio Capital Journal recently reported that as energy prices continue to climb, economists are weighing the benefits of going nuclear to curb costs. The publication dove into a Scioto Analysis survey of 18 economists to weigh the pros and cons of nuclear energy. One economist featured was Iryna Topolyan, PhD, professor of economics at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business.
November 10, 2025
An app that uses an AI model to read a single-lead ECG from a smartwatch can detect structural heart disease, researchers reported at the 2025 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association. Although the technology requires further validation, researchers said it could help improve the identification of patients with heart failure, valvular conditions and left ventricular hypertrophy before they become symptomatic, which could improve the prognosis for people with these conditions.
November 10, 2025
Two in five people will be told they have diabetes during their lifetime. And people who have diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease. One of the deadliest dangers? Diabetic cardiomyopathy. But groundbreaking University of Cincinnati research hopes to stop and even reverse the damage before it’s too late.
November 10, 2025
The Ohio Capital Journal recently reported that as energy prices continue to climb, economists are weighing the benefits of going nuclear to curb costs. The publication dove into a Scioto Analysis survey of 18 economists to weigh the pros and cons of nuclear energy. One economist featured was Iryna Topolyan, PhD, professor of economics at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business.
November 10, 2025
An app that uses an AI model to read a single-lead ECG from a smartwatch can detect structural heart disease, researchers reported at the 2025 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association. Although the technology requires further validation, researchers said it could help improve the identification of patients with heart failure, valvular conditions and left ventricular hypertrophy before they become symptomatic, which could improve the prognosis for people with these conditions.
November 10, 2025
UC Law professor Joseph Tomain argues for continued government support for public schools in the online publication, The Conversation.
November 10, 2025
MSN highlighted research led by the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Trisha Wise-Draper showing a combination of immunotherapy medications can activate a robust immune response and help overcome treatment resistance in patients with refractory melanoma.
November 7, 2025
Discussions about contraceptive use for women with chronic kidney disease are often avoided by nephrologists, according to University of Cincinnati data presented this week at the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week global. meeting in Houston. Nephrologists reported that they see the importance of reproductive health but feel ill-equipped to discuss it with patients. Discomfort, limited training and confusing guidance were among the key barriers to discussions.
November 7, 2025
Spectrum News visited a University of Cincinnati lab where researchers are designing quieter jet engines.
November 7, 2025
U.S. Army veteran and UC graduate Carl Whalen will be the featured speaker at the university’s 2025 Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 10. The event, free and open to the public, will include a post-ceremony resource fair offering support for veterans and their families.
November 6, 2025
Local 12 recently reported that roughly 90% of college students use generative AI tools like ChatGPT in the classroom. Michael Jones, associate professor of economics at the University of Cincinnati’s Lindner College of Business, offered insight into what this drastic shift means for both students and educators.
November 5, 2025
UC Associate Professor David Niven provided political analysis of the 2025 general election for local news media. Niven teaches in UC's School of Public and International Affairs.
November 5, 2025
UC College of Arts and Sciences student Lindsay Person talks to WVXU's show Student Voices about why voting is important to her.
November 4, 2025
Everyone gained an hour of sleep and more morning sunlight this weekend during the transition from daylight saving time to standard time. A University of Cincinnati College of Medicine sleep expert recently appeared on Cincinnati Edition on 91.7 WVXU News to explain what the change means for our body clocks.
November 3, 2025
University of Cincinnati architecture students and faculty were featured in Building Design for their installation “INOSCULAE,” exhibited at the 2025 Venice Biennale. The project, directed by DAAP associate professor Christoph Klemmt, was recognized by journalist Mary Richardson as one of the top 27 global innovations in sustainable design.
October 31, 2025
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Thomas Herzog joined WVXU's Cincinnati Edition to discuss the importance of HPV vaccination and pap testing for the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer.
October 31, 2025
University of Cincinnati history professor Janine Hartman was featured in the Dayton Daily News discussing how Halloween has evolved from ancient Celtic rituals into a modern celebration embraced across cultures. Hartman says the holiday endures because it unites people through creativity, community and shared joy.