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Do plastics have toxic effects on the heart?

October 10, 2025

We’ve all heard warnings about BPA — a chemical found in plastics and personal care products. Studies show that nearly 90% of Americans have detectable levels of BPA in their bodies. Now, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine research has revealed this everyday exposure is tied to changes in the heart’s electrical system.

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L.I.F.E. Foundation gifts $5 million to UC Gardner Neuroscience...

October 9, 2025

A local foundation focused on improving health outcomes for patients with brain and neurodegenerative diseases has made a $5 million gift to the University of Cincinnati Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Disease Research at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute.

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How to determine if you’re at risk for adult ADHD

October 7, 2025

The University of Cincinnati's Stephen Rush was featured in a National Geographic article discussing current research into the causes and characteristics of ADHD, particularly when it is diagnosed in adults.

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Do plastics have toxic effects on the heart?

October 10, 2025

We’ve all heard warnings about BPA — a chemical found in plastics and personal care products. Studies show that nearly 90% of Americans have detectable levels of BPA in their bodies. Now, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine research has revealed this everyday exposure is tied to changes in the heart’s electrical system.

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L.I.F.E. Foundation gifts $5 million to UC Gardner Neuroscience...

October 9, 2025

A local foundation focused on improving health outcomes for patients with brain and neurodegenerative diseases has made a $5 million gift to the University of Cincinnati Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Disease Research at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute.

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How to determine if you’re at risk for adult ADHD

October 7, 2025

The University of Cincinnati's Stephen Rush was featured in a National Geographic article discussing current research into the causes and characteristics of ADHD, particularly when it is diagnosed in adults.

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What causes endometriosis? Scientists are closer to finding out

October 2, 2025

The life and research of Katherine (Katie) Burns, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences in the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine and a prominent endometriosis researcher, was recently featured on Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. It came after she was the subject of an in-depth feature article in Science Magazine.

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Anderson Township mom shares ovarian cancer diagnosis after...

October 2, 2025

Anderson Township's Jessica Gilbert and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Caroline Billingsley spoke with ABC's Good Morning America to discuss Gilbert's ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment after initially thinking she had a sinus infection.

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Researcher developing pancreatic cancer treatment that targets...

September 30, 2025

MSN highlighted the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center’s Ahmet Kaynak's research that examined the unique tumor microenvironment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells, identified one of the key proteins that aids tumor treatment resistance and developed a new drug targeting this protein that reduced tumor size and increased survival in animal models.

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UC joins national mental health initiative for college students

September 29, 2025

The University of Cincinnati has joined a national program aimed at strengthening mental health support for college students, becoming an official JED Campus as part of the university’s long-standing commitment to supporting student well-being. The JED Campus program, developed by the nonprofit Jed Foundation, helps colleges and universities evaluate and enhance their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention efforts. The initiative guides schools through a four-year strategic process to build comprehensive systems of care.

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Cancer Center researcher developing pancreatic cancer treatment...

September 26, 2025

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center’s Ahmet Kaynak examined the unique tumor microenvironment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells, identified one of the key proteins that aids tumor treatment resistance and developed a new drug targeting this protein that reduced tumor size and increased survival in animal models.

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Bridging the gap between oncology and primary care

September 23, 2025

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Melissa Erickson was featured in a Cancer Therapy Advisor article discussing the importance of oncology and primary care synergy to support cancer survivors.

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Gift to UC College of Medicine covers tuition for 10 students

September 23, 2025

A $2 million gift from an anonymous donor will fund the tuition of another 10 medical students in the incoming class at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. In 2020, a generous donation of $6.9 million established the Webster-Gustin Medical Scholarship Fund. Four classes of 10 medical students received scholarships, and a subsequent gift in May 2025 supported a fifth class.

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The hidden toll of long-term cancer survival

September 22, 2025

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Alique Topalian spoke with Medscape about her personal experiences of chronic health conditions as a cancer survivor and her research on the benefits of oncology primary care for young survivors.

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