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Newswise: Artificial Intelligence Beyond the Clinic
Released: 21-Aug-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Artificial Intelligence Beyond the Clinic
Harvard Medical School

Artificial intelligence's impact goes beyond clinical medicine. It is reshaping science in more profound ways.

   
Released: 21-Aug-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Virginia Tech psychologist offers tips for parents and schools to help address bullying
Virginia Tech

The start of a new school year can be exciting, but for some students it comes with fear and anxiety - especially for those who are victims of bullying. According to Virginia Tech psychologist Rosanna Breaux, about 1 in 4 children experience bullying in elementary school. “The hurtful behavior can happen in a variety of ways - physical, verbal, or social,” says Breaux.

Newswise: CSUF Marine Geologist: Tropical Storms Like Hurricane Hilary Could Significantly Change Southern California’s Coast
Released: 18-Aug-2023 9:50 PM EDT
CSUF Marine Geologist: Tropical Storms Like Hurricane Hilary Could Significantly Change Southern California’s Coast
California State University, Fullerton

Experts anticipate that more than a year’s worth of rain could fall within a couple of days in some areas of Southern California this weekend.

Newswise: Regreso a la Escuela: Cómo Ayudar a los Niños Pequeños a Regresar al Aula
Released: 18-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Regreso a la Escuela: Cómo Ayudar a los Niños Pequeños a Regresar al Aula
Cedars-Sinai

El comienzo del año escolar puede ser difícil para muchos niños. Para algunos, la lucha puede durar solo unos días. Para otros, sin embargo, una transición difícil de regreso a la escuela puede ser un signo de una condición de comportamiento o de desarrollo no detectada que requiere atención médica.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 2:40 PM EDT
MSU expert: How to get responses from your legislator
Michigan State University

When constituents contact their legislators about an issue - whether that is because they agree or oppose an issue - they may not always get a response from their representative or senator.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 2:35 PM EDT
Kids don't know they need glasses: 7 vision tips for parents
UC Davis Health

Can your child see the blackboard at school? Ophthalmologist Marcela Maria Estrada explains why kids often don’t know they have bad eyesight and gives tips for healthy vision.

Newswise: The Future of Farming Looks Bright
Released: 18-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
The Future of Farming Looks Bright
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Three years ago, administrative and faculty leaders at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station created a “beginner farmer” training program for people new to farming to address two related challenges: the aging of New Jersey farmers and the inexperience of many drawn to the profession.

Newswise: Economic expert explains why Halloween has already invaded retail stores
Released: 18-Aug-2023 12:45 PM EDT
Economic expert explains why Halloween has already invaded retail stores
Virginia Tech

Bewildering as the premature arrival of Halloween merchandise might seem, the impetus for retailers to get the jump on a holiday can be readily explained as simple economic behavior. Jadrian Wooten, a Virginia Tech professor of economics, explained what drives these early holiday displays.

   
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17-Aug-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Modeling ocean to understand natural phenomena
Hokkaido University

Associate Professor Yoshi N. Sasaki, a specialist in Physical Oceanography, is involved in research into rising sea levels—particularly in coastal areas of Japan. He spoke about what he has learned so far about the relationship between ocean currents, sea level and climate change, what research he is currently focusing on, and the appeal of research that uses numerical modeling to uncover natural phenomena.

Released: 17-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
New research: Political attitudes did not change during COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan State University

A new study from researchers at Michigan State University and Tilburg University found that Americans’ political attitudes did not change significantly during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, contrary to what many expected. Mark Brandt, a researcher and associate professor of psychology at MSU, shares what these findings could mean.

Newswise: 5 Great Tips on Where to Start with Self-Care
Released: 17-Aug-2023 12:35 PM EDT
5 Great Tips on Where to Start with Self-Care
Ochsner Health

An Ochsner Health blog on the importance of self-care for our mental health.

Released: 17-Aug-2023 12:20 PM EDT
Dropping your student off at college? Expert shares advice for parents.
Virginia Tech

Starting college is a big deal for students. It’s also a big deal for parents.   When students move into a campus residence hall or apartment, it may be the first time that they have lived away from home.

Newswise: Back-to-School: How to Help Young Children Return to the Classroom
Released: 17-Aug-2023 11:55 AM EDT
Back-to-School: How to Help Young Children Return to the Classroom
Cedars-Sinai

The start of the school year can be tough for many children. For some, the struggle might last just a few days. For others, however, a difficult transition back to school might be a sign of an undetected behavioral or developmental condition that requires medical attention.

Newswise: UTSW Q&A: Experts talk about opioid abuse, risks, treatment
Released: 16-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
UTSW Q&A: Experts talk about opioid abuse, risks, treatment
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Overdose deaths from opioids, including prescription painkillers and synthetics like fentanyl, continue to rise.

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Released: 16-Aug-2023 3:00 PM EDT
Q&A: As AI changes education, important conversations for kids still happen off-screen
University of Washington

Jason Yip, a UW associate professor in the Information School, discusses how parents and schools can adapt to new technologies in ways that support children’s learning.

Released: 16-Aug-2023 1:55 PM EDT
MSU Experts: Tips for college students with disabilities transitioning to workforce
Michigan State University

Working while studying has many benefits for college students with disabilities, including improving their financial situation, acquiring new skills, beefing up their resume and expanding their personal and professional networks.

Released: 16-Aug-2023 1:35 PM EDT
MSU Expert: Tips to help your child improve literacy skills
Michigan State University

Patricia Edwards, a nationally recognized professor in Michigan State University's College of Education, provides strategies for parents to help their children enjoy reading and improve their literacy skills.

Released: 16-Aug-2023 1:30 PM EDT
As Kids Go Back To School, Parents Prepare For A Healthy School Year
Hackensack Meridian Health

Variety of health back to school pitches from the experts at Hackensack Meridian Children's Health

Released: 16-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
تنبيه من خبير: خيارات علاج الجنف
Mayo Clinic

الجنف هو انحناء العمود الفقري من جهة إلى جهة، والذي قد يصيب طفل واحد من كل 300 طفل. يمكن أن يزداد حجم الإنحناءات أثناء نمو الأطفال، خاصةً خلال فترة المراهقة وهي الفترة التي تشهد حدوث طفرات النمو.

Released: 16-Aug-2023 10:15 AM EDT
‘Safe Harbor’ for Crypto Fraud Victims and Its Relevance to the Celsius Case
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Samuel Handwerger explains the safe harbor accounting method as a recourse for cryptocurrency investors in cases like that of Celsius Network.

   
Released: 16-Aug-2023 4:05 AM EDT
EMSL User Project Using AI to Advance Discoveries in Protein Folding
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory - EMSL

EMSL user Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede discusses how artificial intelligence is helping her understand the process of protein folding within cells.

Released: 15-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Toxic hammerhead worms; expert provides advice for dealing with the invasive insect at home
Virginia Tech

Hammerhead worms are once again making their way to backyards across the United States. They were most recently spotted in Washington, D.C and Virginia but have been around for some time.

Newswise: Despite social media claims, Borax is not safe to consume
Released: 15-Aug-2023 3:25 PM EDT
Despite social media claims, Borax is not safe to consume
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A nephrologist explains the damage that this trend can cause

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Released: 15-Aug-2023 2:40 PM EDT
Technology is changing the classroom, but not how students learn
James Madison University

From artificial intelligence to digital concept maps, technology may be changing the classroom, but not how students learn. Meta-analytic studies on instructional technology have found that technology does not impact student learning. The single most important influence on learning is the teacher.

Released: 14-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
MSU expert: How to navigate AI and social media in education
Michigan State University

As AI-powered technologies like ChatGPT and social media increasingly making their way into our personal lives, education and workplaces, many teachers, parents and other stakeholders have questions. Here are some things to consider for the upcoming school year from Christine Greenhow, a professor in Michigan State University's College of Education.

Released: 14-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
MSU expert: Higher interest rates could harm low-income nations 
Michigan State University

The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates and may curb inflation in the United States. However, for other countries, particularly developing nations, higher interest rates may create financial risks. Cristina Bodea, professor of political science at Michigan State University, shares expert insight on what this could mean.

   
Released: 10-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Back to school: MSU experts on health and safety issues for students
Michigan State University

Over 50 million K-12 students across the United States will return to classrooms this month, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Michigan State University experts provide guidance on how to ensure students are physically and mentally prepared for the new school year.

   
Released: 10-Aug-2023 2:45 PM EDT
As Kids Go Back To School, Parents Prepare For A Healthy School Year
Hackensack Meridian Health

Medical experts offer tips on various back to school health concerns to prepare for a healthy successful school year.

Released: 10-Aug-2023 1:40 PM EDT
Can floating solar panels be a sustainable energy solution in New York?
Cornell University

Steve Grodsky, assistant professor of natural resources, and a multidisciplinary team of researchers, soon will learn how solar panels placed on top of water bodies can affect the biology of aquatic systems.

Newswise: Climate Change Boiling Over into More Academic Courses
Released: 9-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Climate Change Boiling Over into More Academic Courses
University of Northern Colorado

Meteorology Professor Cindy returned from a five-month trip to Vietnam on a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, where she collaborated with fellow professors in University of Dalat’s Department of Chemistry and the Environment to develop university curriculum focused on weather and the climate.

Newswise: No crystal ball necessary: Predicting the future of coastal freshwater ecosystems
Released: 9-Aug-2023 11:55 AM EDT
No crystal ball necessary: Predicting the future of coastal freshwater ecosystems
Missouri University of Science and Technology

When predicting the future, some people use a crystal ball or tarot cards. When Missouri University of Science and Technology geologist Dr. Jonathan Obrist-Farner does it, he uses sediment core samples.

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Released: 9-Aug-2023 11:15 AM EDT
Summer Safety: Keeping Your Cool in the Heat
Cedars-Sinai

Climate change has supersized summer heat this year, with Southern California expected to again reach more than 100 degrees mid-month. Along with the rise in outdoor temperatures, physicians are seeing an increase in heat-related illnesses following weeks of unrelenting hot weather.

Released: 8-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
تقليل خطورة العَدوى المنقولة جنسيًا
Mayo Clinic

العَدوى المنقولة جنسيًا (الأمراض المنقولة جنسيًا) آخذة في الارتفاع في الولايات المتحدة وحول العالم. ذكرت منظمة الصحة العالمية أن أكثر من مليون إصابة جديدة من العَدوى المنقولة جنسيًا تحدث يوميًا - معظمها بدون أعراض.

Released: 8-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Redução dos riscos de doenças sexualmente transmissíveis
Mayo Clinic

As doenças sexualmente transmissíveis (DSTs) continuam a aumentar nos EUA e ao redor do mundo. A Organização Mundial da Saúde relata que mais de 1 milhão de novas doenças sexualmente transmissíveis são adquiridas diariamente, sendo que a maioria delas é assintomática.

Released: 8-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Reducir los riesgos de infecciones de trasmisión sexual
Mayo Clinic

Las infecciones de trasmisión sexual (ITS) siguen aumentando en los EE. UU. al igual que en el resto del mundo. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, hay más de un millón de nuevas infecciones de trasmisión sexual al día, la mayoría de las cuales son asintomáticas.

Released: 8-Aug-2023 12:35 PM EDT
Expert offers tips for combating the invasive spotted lanternfly
Virginia Tech

Virginia’s most infamous hitchhiker is on the move again: the spotted lanternfly. These insects colonize quickly, disrupt native ecosystems, and potentially cause problems to human health and agriculture. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Department of Entomology at Virginia Tech and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have partnered to empower the citizens of the commonwealth to take action themselves on these most unwelcome visitors.

Newswise: Support Grows For No-Strings-Attached Cash For Families To Prevent Foster Care Removals
Released: 8-Aug-2023 12:25 PM EDT
Support Grows For No-Strings-Attached Cash For Families To Prevent Foster Care Removals
School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Enthusiasm is growing for programs that provide guaranteed cash support for low-income families as a means to prevent foster care removals and decrease child maltreatment. Recent initiatives in California and New York have demonstrated promising results, and researchers like Will Schneider, a social work assistant professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, are actively exploring the potential of cash transfers in the child welfare field.

Newswise: Architecture for the community’s well-being
Released: 8-Aug-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Architecture for the community’s well-being
Hokkaido University

Home is where the heart is, and a well-designed home is key for well-being. For Associate Professor Rie Nomura (Laboratory of Architecture and Planning, Graduate School of Engineering), every society needs to recognize this fundamental aspect of human life, and contribute to the improvement of human lives through architecture and urban planning.

Released: 7-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
احتساء الكحوليات أثناء انقطاع الطمث يزيد من خطر الإصابة بحالات صحية خطيرة
Mayo Clinic

إن تناول المشروبات الكحولية باعتدال هو مفتاح التمتع بصحة جيدة، خاصةً للنساء اللواتي يحاولن التخفيف من أعراض انقطاع الطمث، وفقًا لخبيرة صحة المرأة في مايو كلينك. قد يؤدي تناول المشروبات الكحولية أثناء انقطاع الطمث إلى تفاقم الأعراض وارتفاع خطر الإصابة بمشكلات صحية خطيرة لدى النساء، مثل أمراض القلب وهشاشة العظام، وذلك وفقًا للدكتورة جوليانا كلينج، دكتور في الطب، المدير المساعد لمركز صحة المرأة في مايو كلينك بولاية أريزونا.

Newswise: Get Off on the Right Foot: Advice When Buying Back-to-School Shoes for Kids
Released: 4-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Get Off on the Right Foot: Advice When Buying Back-to-School Shoes for Kids
Hospital for Special Surgery

If the back-to-school shopping list includes a new pair of sneakers, it’s important to choose a shoe with good support that fits well, say pediatric orthopedic surgeons at HSS. They provide tips on what to look for when buying new shoes for young people. Hint: they don't have to cost a lot.

Released: 3-Aug-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Neonatologist Travels to China to Share ECMO Experience
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

This spring, Rachel Chapman, MD, traveled to two cities in China to share expertise on one of the most complex lifesaving interventions for critically ill newborns: extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).Dr. Chapman, Associate Division Chief of Neonatology and Medical Director of the Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit (NICCU) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, was invited to speak at two meetings: the National Conference of the Chinese Neonatologist Association, held March 24-26 in Beijing, and the Guangzhou Newborn and Infant ECMO International Forum, held March 31-April 2 in Guangzhou.

Newswise: What can elephants tell us about human aging? IU public health researcher wants to find out
Released: 3-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
What can elephants tell us about human aging? IU public health researcher wants to find out
Indiana University

IU researcher Daniella Chusyd and her team are studying elephants' unique evolutionary strategies to better understand human aging — research which will also help better understand the impact human activities can have on elephant health and aging, while informing strategies and policies that allow humans and elephants to coexist.

   
Released: 3-Aug-2023 1:05 PM EDT
El consumo de alcohol durante la menopausia puede elevar el riesgo de enfermedades graves
Mayo Clinic

Beber alcohol con moderación es clave para una buena salud, en especial para las mujeres que intentan minimizar los síntomas de la menopausia, de acuerdo con una experta en salud femenina de Mayo Clinic.

Newswise: Five common money management mistakes
Released: 2-Aug-2023 2:35 PM EDT
Five common money management mistakes
Texas A&M AgriLife

Many people gain their expertise in money management by trial and error. However, carefully monitoring your finances and giving them proper consideration can help avoid some common financial missteps, according to two Texas A&M University financial planners.

Newswise: Prevent Allergy and Asthma Flares at School: Know Your Child’s Triggers
Released: 1-Aug-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Prevent Allergy and Asthma Flares at School: Know Your Child’s Triggers
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Allergies and asthma can significantly impact a child's well-being and academic performance, but with proper preparation and management, they can thrive in the school environment.

Released: 1-Aug-2023 9:05 AM EDT
COVID-19 Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know Now
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

The coronavirus pandemic is no longer a national emergency, but the virus that causes COVID-19 isn’t gone—and neither is the risk of getting the disease. For parents, navigating when to get their child vaccinated and knowing how to best protect their child from COVID-19 can be complicated. We spoke to Michael Smit, MD, MSPH, Hospital Epidemiologist and Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, to get an update on the latest COVID-19 vaccine information and precautions.

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Released: 31-Jul-2023 8:05 PM EDT
Urology Insights: Vision, Research and Education
Cedars-Sinai

Hyung L. Kim, MD, a leading urologic oncologist, skilled surgeon and accomplished researcher frequently funded by the National Institutes of Health, was recently selected to be the inaugural chair of the Department of Urology at Cedars-Sinai.

Released: 31-Jul-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Be wary of low-acidity vinegar options when preserving food at home, Virginia Tech food safety experts say
Virginia Tech

Pickled vegetables in a mason jar. Homemade salsa. Craft ketchup. Each summer, people use a variety of home food preservation methods to make their garden harvest last all year, and many of them involve acidifying food with vinegar.  But with low-acidity vinegars becoming increasingly prevalent, consumers can’t just grab any bottle from the shelf.

   
Released: 28-Jul-2023 3:05 PM EDT
USA Women’s National Team Pursues Third Consecutive Championship in World Cup, Despite Some Players Sitting Out With Injuries, Experts Available To Discuss Why Women Are More Prone To ACL Injuries Especially In Soccer
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health orthopedic experts available to discuss ACL injuries, prevention, recovery and new procedures to treat the injury that is common in female athletes including in this World Cup



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