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In the state of Ohio, the number of high school graduates has been remaining steady each year. However public colleges and universities have been experiencing a decline in enrollment. According to the Ohio Department of Higher Education, over the past five years, the number of Ohio public high school graduates enrolling in Ohio public colleges and universities has decreased by approximately 14% from 55,000 in 2018 to 45,000 in 2022. Mike Duffey is the current Chancellor for the Ohio Department…

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Since 2012. the national average for robbery rates in the United States has been declining. And while most states are mirroring that trend, not all of them are, Summit County police Sergeant Paul Robinson said Ohio law enforcement has received more support from both the government and the communities they serve. “Ohio collectively spends around $500 per capita in police enforcement and corrections,” Robinson said. “While this number is not the largest in the United States, it gives departments and…

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The primary season has narrowed the presidential running race, to be a 2020 rematch between former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden. The 2020 Presidential election was tumultuous with some Republicans claiming election fraud in key states.  For the 2020 election Mike West, Manager of the Community Outreach Department for the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, says Ohio did not experience a close race so its results were not contested. West says Ohio saw its election outcome because…

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Alzheimer’s disease affects around 5.5 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 55 million worldwide. What if we had the technology to stop it before it steals precious memories? Alzheimer’s is a progressive type of dementia that destroys memories and thinking skills. While incurable, early detection is crucial for managing symptoms like forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty with planning and problem-solving, and personality changes.  According to the Alzheimer Society, AD messes with the brain by making two protein substances called amyloid…

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Mental health in the aviation industry is a difficult topic. Those who are pilots or air traffic controllers need to be approved by the Federal Aviation Association. This stamp of approval is often referred to as their “medical”. A medical license allows aviation workers to fly and control planes. However, the requirements to receive a medical are strict. A diagnosis of ADHD, depression or anxiety can prevent someone from receiving their medical. In a study conducted by Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University,…

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A recent study published in 2024 found that more American adults are more likely to use complementary health approaches. This study analyzed data used from surveys done in 2002, 2012, and 2022. talks about the increase in popularity of health approaches such as acupuncture, yoga, and meditation. These complementary health approaches or CHAs are called complementary because they are used to help supplement or add on to the usual doctor’s visit and western medicine care, an added layer of health…

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Researchers took a look at the current hurricane wind scale to see if past events have aggressively surpassed the category 5 scale. They determined that there could be potential for a category 6 hurricane scale to develop in the future. While this decision is nowhere near a complete action, it makes scientists and climatologists aware of the dangers coming in the future.

Substance abuse sufferers may have a promising new lead when it comes to possible treatments.  A new study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that the brain’s salience network could be a possible target for future treatment in individuals with substance abuse disorder.  The study was led by researchers who work for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), both of which operate within the…

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A recent study done by researchers at the National Institutes of Health found rapid changes in immune system responses caused by vegan and ketogenic diets.  Verena Link, a postdoctoral researcher and author of the study, said little research has been done in the past that correlates diet changes and the immune system.  “It’s pretty well known that diet is an important contributor to overall health, but how diet and defined diet changes affect the immune system is still largely unknown,”…

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Wether it’s on the field, in the classroom, and everywhere in between, student-athletes are always looking to be at the top of their game. But an asset that gets overlooked with those individuals are their mental well being. But according to a recent study conducted by the NCAA, it seems to be that student-athletes are back in the game. Data was taken from around 23,000 student-athletes across all three divisions of NCAA sanctioned sports beginning in September of 2022 through…

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