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Upcoming Events


Balancing Wellness and Celebration: Holiday Healthy Eating
Thursday, Nov. 13
7-8 p.m. ET

Join fellow alumni for a complimentary virtual presentation featuring Sarah Couch, PhD, as she shares practical tips for navigating the busy holiday season while making balanced food choices.

Dr. Couch will provide evidence-based strategies to help you enjoy festive celebrations without sacrificing wellness, especially helpful for those living with diabetes or supporting loved ones who are. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions and take away advice you can use right away.

Reserve your spot today and join us for this timely and practical conversation!

BEARCATS/Health Resources

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Health News from UC

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App turns smartwatch into detector of structural heart disease

November 10, 2025

An app that uses an AI model to read a single-lead ECG from a smartwatch can detect structural heart disease, researchers reported at the 2025 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association. Although the technology requires further validation, researchers said it could help improve the identification of patients with heart failure, valvular conditions and left ventricular hypertrophy before they become symptomatic, which could improve the prognosis for people with these conditions.

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Stroke experts discuss current and future use of AI tools in research and treatment

October 17, 2025

A group of stroke physicians, researchers and industry representatives discussed the current use and future of AI in stroke clinical trial design at the Stroke Treatment Academic Industry Roundtable meeting March 28. Led by the University of Cincinnati’s Joseph Broderick, MD, the researchers published an article in the journal Stroke Sept. 30 summarizing the group’s discussion and recommendations.

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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.


BEARCATS/Health events are open to all University of Cincinnati alumni, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other class or status protected by applicable law.

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Jennifer Theiss

Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, College of Medicine

513-556-8160