Could breast cancer, the most common cancer affecting females worldwide, be eradicated through vaccination? This is the question driving the research of Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute’s Dr. Vincent Tuohy, of the Department of Immunology. He’s convinced the answer is yes – Prevention Is the Cure. Read Full Article
Approximately two out of every three adults in the U.S. are considered overweight or obese based on Body Mass Index (BMI), a measure calculated from height and weight. Over the past 30 years, U.S. obesity rates have doubled for adults and tripled for children. This trend is also reflected globally, affecting both developed and developing countries, and is attributed to reduced physical activity combined with a diet high in sugar and saturated fat. Read Full Article
Breakthroughs in cancer research that have the biggest clinical impact often start from novel findings within a single cell. Read Full Article
The primaries held on May 4, 2010, passed Issue 1 "Ohio's Third Frontier" by an overwhelming 62%. This bodes well for the future of science and technology development in Ohio, and ensures a continued potential source of funding for innovative research programs at Cleveland Clinic. Read Full Article