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Health News from UC

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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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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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Are gel manicures safe?

October 6, 2025

The University of Cincinnati's Kelly Dobos was featured in a TIME article discussing the safety of gel manicures after the European Union prohibited the use of a chemical ingredient called trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide used in some gel nail polishes.

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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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Jennifer Theiss

Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, College of Medicine

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