Medications widely used for weight loss and diabetes may soon have another potential use: treating addiction. Researchers are studying whether drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, including Ozempic and Wegovy, could help reduce substance-use disorders by affecting the brain’s reward system. These medications mimic the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which Read more
Quick, fast-paced videos like those commonly found on YouTube Shorts are raising new questions among researchers about how constant rapid content may affect children’s attention and brain development. Health experts say the format, often just seconds long and designed to keep viewers constantly scrolling, can overstimulate the brain’s reward system. Read more
Daylight Saving Time returns this weekend, and health experts say the loss of just one hour of sleep can have noticeable effects on the body. Clocks across most of the United States will “spring forward” one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, meaning people lose an hour of sleep but gain Read more
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is warning residents about a new text message scam claiming people owe unpaid parking or toll fines. Officials say the messages include what appears to be an official court notice along with a QR code directing recipients to a website to pay the supposed fine. Read more
A local fundraiser this weekend will help support an international golf tournament coming to Wadsworth this summer. The American Blind Golf Annual Reverse Raffle is set for Saturday, March 7 at the Blue Heron Event Center in Medina. Proceeds from the event will support the Phoenix Cup, an international golf Read more
Several pieces of legislation are moving through the Ohio General Assembly this week, addressing issues ranging from education opportunities for foster youth to auto insurance enforcement and aerospace development. Foster-to-College Scholarship Program Advances The Ohio House has passed legislation aimed at helping students who have spent time in foster care Read more
Kent State University is expanding its engineering and aviation programs with the creation of a new Digital Engineering Design Center. The university’s Board of Trustees approved the center during its March meeting on the Kent campus. The center will be housed within the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and is Read more
New data from the American Red Cross shows more than 3,000 volunteers support the organization across Northern Ohio, representing several generations working together to serve the community. According to the Red Cross, Gen Z is now the largest and fastest-growing group of volunteers, making up about 37% of the region’s Read more
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is returning to Akron later this month. The Summit Metro Parks Foundation will host the event Sat., March 21 at The Nightlight in downtown Akron. The festival features a collection of short films highlighting nature, conservation and environmental stories from around the world. Showings Read more
The International Soap Box Derby is reaffirming its focus on youth development with a refreshed mission and a new leadership initiative. Leaders say the program’s mission remains centered on “Inspiring the Next Generation of Champions,” using gravity racing to teach STEM concepts, leadership skills, teamwork and character. The Derby also Read more
