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Experts address online misinformation over seed oils, fad diets and other nutrition claims

Nutrition misinformation is spreading faster than ever, often disguised as expert advice. In 2022, more than 58% of adults turned to the internet for health or medical information. Today, experts explore how misleading claims gain traction and offer tips to help people separate fact from fiction.

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Cleveland City Council to hold censure vote next month | Reporters Roundtable

Leigh Barr

Cleveland City Council has not censured one of its members since the 1970s.
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Northeast Ohio attorneys help families, students navigate special education programs

Drew Maziasz

The Positivity Spectrum launched a virtual legal clinic to help families in the autism community earlier this month.
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Woman shares her health story living with rare condition, pulsatile tinnitus

Leigh Barr

For an estimated 5 million Americans, every beat of their heart can be heard in their ears as a constant "whooshing" sound making it difficult to sleep or concentrate and contributing to anxiety and depression.
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The Grateful Dead's history and impact in Northeast Ohio will not fade away

Drew Maziasz

Between official Grateful Dead concerts and solo appearances, the band members performed in Northeast Ohio several dozen times.
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Reassessing the classics and books that are required reading in schools

Drew Maziasz

Educators at a variety of levels are re-examining the "literary canon" and bringing new works into the classroom. "Romeo and Juliet" and "Of Mice and Men" might be moved to make room for more modern, diverse voices.