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Released: 23-May-2023 2:45 PM EDT
Privacy protection and other corporate accountability matters in the Business Ethics channel
Newswise

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, was fined a record 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) and ordered to stop transferring data collected from Facebook users in Europe to the United States. Find the latest research and expert commentary on privacy issues and controversial business practices in the Business Ethics channel.

Released: 16-May-2023 2:00 PM EDT
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Keep up with the latest news on skin in the Dermatology channel
Newswise

Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that melanoma alone accounts for more than 8,000 deaths each year. Thankfully, skin cancer is highly preventable, making it crucial to prioritize protection. Below are some of the latest headlines in the Dermatology channel.

Released: 2-May-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Climate change affecting allergies, and other allergy news
Newswise

For millions of Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies (pollen and mold), climate change is exacerbating an earlier, longer, and overall worse allergy season.

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Released: 21-Apr-2023 3:10 PM EDT
TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
Newswise

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

       
Released: 15-Mar-2023 3:45 PM EDT
Don't keep hitting that snooze button! Get the latest research news and expert commentary on sleep here.
Newswise

It's sleep awareness week, according to the National Sleep Foundation. It’s important to understand how sleep deprivation can impact your health. Most people recognize that if they don’t get enough sleep, their mood and memory will suffer the next day.

       
Released: 26-Jan-2023 4:15 PM EST
Tweets reveal where in cities people express different emotions and other behavioral studies in the Behavioral Science channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Released: 5-Dec-2022 4:05 PM EST
We ain't misbehavin' here. The latest news in Behavioral Science on Newswise
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Newswise: Teachers must stand up to bullying of LBGTQIA+ students
Released: 14-Nov-2022 8:05 PM EST
Teachers must stand up to bullying of LBGTQIA+ students
University of South Australia

Unconscious bias and gender stereotypes are preventing teachers from intervening when they see LGBTQIA+ students being bullied, researchers from the University of South Australia say.

Released: 25-Oct-2022 2:10 PM EDT
The latest news in Opioids, Drug Abuse, and Addiction
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Drugs and drug abuse channel.

Released: 7-Oct-2022 5:05 PM EDT
Students in Rwanda confound pandemic predictions and head back to school
University of Cambridge

New data from Rwanda, and some of the first published on how COVID-19 has impacted school attendance in the Global South, suggest that a widely-predicted spike in drop-out rates has “not materialised”.

Released: 28-Sep-2022 4:25 PM EDT
Teachers’ turnover intentions, burnout and poor work climate are interlinked
University of Eastern Finland

The risk of burnout and poor experienced teacher-working environment fit is increased among teachers with persistent turnover intentions. However, positive experiences in the workplace seem to protect against cynicism and exhaustion, according to a new study from Finland.

Released: 27-Sep-2022 2:10 PM EDT
The latest research and expert commentary on guns and violence
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been posted in the Guns and Violence channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 26-Sep-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Ayuda con las lesiones deportivas
Mayo Clinic

Los deportes son fantásticos para la gente joven porque no solo ofrecen beneficios en el área de la salud física, sino también en lo social, emocional, mental y educativo. Cuando se compara a quienes participan en deportes juveniles frente a quienes no lo hacen, los deportistas juveniles tienen tasas más bajas de ansiedad y depresión, mejor autoestima, menos consumo de sustancias adictivas, mejores habilidades de vida, logros académicos más altos y, en general, una mejor calidad de vida.

Newswise: UNC Offering Admission Guarantee for Colorado High School Students
Released: 22-Sep-2022 4:55 PM EDT
UNC Offering Admission Guarantee for Colorado High School Students
University of Northern Colorado

Beginning fall 2023, the University of Northern Colorado is guaranteeing admission to the university for eligible Colorado high school students. UNC’s Colorado First-Year Admission Guarantee is a new initiative designed to provide clarity and confidence for high school guidance counselors, families and prospective students as they explore pathways to a college education.

Released: 22-Sep-2022 11:35 AM EDT
المساعدة في الإصابات الرياضية
Mayo Clinic

 الرياضة فرصة رائعة للشباب. فالرياضة لا تضمن فقط فوائد للصحة البدنية، ولكنها أيضًا تجلب فوائد اجتماعية، وعاطفية، ونفسية وتعليمية. وعند المقارنة بين من يشاركون في رياضات الشباب وأولئك الذين لا يشاركون، فإن الرياضيين الشباب يتمتعون بمعدل أقل من القلق والاكتئاب، كما يزداد معدل احترام الذات، وتقل نسبة تعاطي المخدرات، وتتحسن المهارات الحياتية، وتزداد الإنجازات الأكاديمية، وترتفع الجودة العامة للحياة.

Released: 22-Sep-2022 10:25 AM EDT
Ajuda com lesões esportivas
Mayo Clinic

Os esportes são uma oportunidade fantástica para os jovens. Eles proporcionam benefícios não apenas à saúde física, mas também benefícios sociais, emocionais, mentais e educacionais. Ao comparar aqueles que participam de esportes juvenis com os que não participam, os jovens atletas têm taxas mais baixas de ansiedade e depressão, melhor autoestima, menor uso de substâncias, melhores habilidades de vida, mais realizações acadêmicas e maior qualidade de vida em geral.

Newswise: Study finds high levels of PFAS in school uniforms
Released: 20-Sep-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Study finds high levels of PFAS in school uniforms
University of Notre Dame

Scientists at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, the University of Toronto and the Green Science Policy Institute analyzed a variety of children’s textiles. Fluorine was detected in 65 percent of samples tested.

   
Released: 15-Sep-2022 2:05 PM EDT
Consejos de salud mental para el regreso a la escuela
Mayo Clinic

La escuela es uno de los lugares más importantes para el aprendizaje y el desarrollo intelectual, social y emocional de los niños. Si bien existe un intenso deseo de volver a un ambiente escolar sano, el cambio puede ser complejo. Es importante recordar que no todos reaccionan al cambio de la misma manera, su hija claramente reconoce que este año escolar será muy diferente a los anteriores.

Released: 15-Sep-2022 2:05 PM EDT
نصائح الصحة النفسية خلال فترة العودة إلى المدرسة
Mayo Clinic

المدرسة هي واحدة من أهم الأماكن التي يتعلم فيها الأطفال وينمون فكريًا واجتماعيًا وعاطفيًا. ورغم رغبة الأطفال القوية بالعودة إلى بيئة مدرسية صحية، فإن التغيير قد يمثل تحديًا صعبًا.

Released: 15-Sep-2022 2:05 PM EDT
Dicas de saúde mental para a volta às aulas
Mayo Clinic

A escola é um dos lugares mais importantes onde as crianças aprendem e crescem intelectual, social e emocionalmente. E embora seja forte o desejo de que as crianças retornem a um ambiente escolar saudável, a mudança pode ser difícil.

Newswise: High school students with disabilities achieve better outcomes in inclusive academic settings
Released: 15-Sep-2022 12:25 PM EDT
High school students with disabilities achieve better outcomes in inclusive academic settings
Indiana University

Indiana high school students with disabilities who spent more time in general education classrooms scored higher on state assessments and were better prepared for postsecondary education and employment opportunities than their peers in less inclusive settings, according to a new study.

Released: 12-Sep-2022 5:05 PM EDT
6 ways to keep COVID from messing up another school year
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Key steps that everyone involved in pre-K - 12th grade schools can take to reduce the risk that COVID-19 will disrupt yet another school year.

Released: 9-Sep-2022 2:45 PM EDT
Pandemic federal programs helped kids in need get access to 1.5 billion meals every month
University of Washington

A new study led by the Harvard and University of Washington schools of public health found that emergency federal school lunch programs reached more than 30 million children and either directly provided meals or, through the P-EBT program, cash for nearly 1.5 billion meals a month in 2020.

   
Released: 9-Sep-2022 9:45 AM EDT
Mold Awareness Month Creator Reiterates Need for Indoor Air Quality Vigilance
GOT MOLD

It's likely many Americans think of September as the start of football season or the beginning of a new school year.

   
Newswise: Sport, sleep or screens: new app reveals the ‘just right’ day for kids
Released: 9-Sep-2022 1:05 AM EDT
Sport, sleep or screens: new app reveals the ‘just right’ day for kids
University of South Australia

Not too sport heavy, not too sleep deprived – finding the ‘just right’ balance in a child’s busy day can be a challenge. But while parents may struggle to squeeze in homework amid extracurricular commitments and downtime, a world-first app could provide a much-needed solution.

Released: 8-Sep-2022 11:10 AM EDT
How can you explain the pain? Get the latest research on pain management in the Pain channel
Newswise

The latest research and expert commentary on pain management.

Released: 7-Sep-2022 9:05 AM EDT
Are you TikTok Tired? 93% of Gen Z admit to staying up past their bedtime due to social media
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 93% of Gen Z have lost sleep because they stayed up “past their bedtime” to view or participate in social media.

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Released: 6-Sep-2022 1:05 PM EDT
What’s New at the CSU
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

These advancements aim to improve the overall experience for CSU students.

Newswise: New Book Explores Crisis of Early Childhood Expulsion, Suspension Practices
Released: 6-Sep-2022 10:05 AM EDT
New Book Explores Crisis of Early Childhood Expulsion, Suspension Practices
University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago early childhood researcher Kate Zinsser aims to bring context to the decisions and greater attention to the issue

Released: 6-Sep-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Young Children Who Walk or Bike to School Are More Likely to Continue the Habit as They Age
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Children who walk or bike to school at a young age are more likely to continue the healthy habit as they age, according to a study co-authored by a Rutgers researcher.

   
Newswise: The Medical Minute: Back to school – here’s a pop quiz
Released: 1-Sep-2022 8:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Back to school – here’s a pop quiz
Penn State Health

Can one apple every 24 hours really put medical experts out of business? To lose weight, do you have to hurt? Are the giggles really a cure-all? Find out in the Medical Minute back-to-school quiz.

Released: 25-Aug-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Back-to-School Stress: Ochsner Experts Share Advice for Parents
Ochsner Health

After a summer of highly publicized events and ongoing fears over COVID-19, many parents may be worried a little more than usual over the start of the new school year. Ochsner mental health experts encourage parents to talk to their children about those concerns, especially since kids don’t always experience the same worries.

Released: 25-Aug-2022 11:25 AM EDT
With Back to School Comes Back to Sleep: Third Annual Student Sleep Health Week to be Held Sept. 12-18
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is holding the third annual Student Sleep Health Week Sept. 12-18, 2022, to educate students, parents and educators about the importance of sleep for success, well-being and overall health.

Newswise: FSU expert: Parents, schools can help children with math learning, anxiety
Released: 24-Aug-2022 10:05 AM EDT
FSU expert: Parents, schools can help children with math learning, anxiety
Florida State University

By: Bill Wellock | Published: August 24, 2022 | 9:01 am | SHARE: Across the country, students are starting a new school year. For many students, their return to math class comes with anxiety and frustration.But it doesn’t have to be that way.Florida State University Associate Professor Robert C. Schoen studies how to improve mathematics teaching and learning at the elementary and secondary school levels.

Newswise: Preparing for Class: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Available for Interviews Related to Going Back to School
Released: 24-Aug-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Preparing for Class: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Available for Interviews Related to Going Back to School
Johns Hopkins Medicine

As we approach the time of year when students switch from vacation mode to school mode, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center experts are available for interviews on a variety of back-to-school-related topics to share advice for a smooth start to the new school year.

Newswise: Surfing the edtech wave: the future is online education
Released: 23-Aug-2022 7:00 AM EDT
Surfing the edtech wave: the future is online education
University of South Australia

Never in the history of education has online learning been so important. But there’s a big difference between teaching online, and providing quality online education, say researchers at the University of South Australia.

Newswise: In-school occupational therapy creates 
positive education experiences for kids with autism
Released: 22-Aug-2022 5:30 PM EDT
In-school occupational therapy creates positive education experiences for kids with autism
University of South Australia

In an Australian first, South Australia has appointed a new Assistant Minister for Autism, tasked to increase autism supports in public primary schools. This could not have come at a more urgent time as new research from the University of South Australia shows that parents world-wide report a lack of awareness and understanding of the unique learning needs of autistic children across all levels of mainstream school.

Released: 22-Aug-2022 3:45 PM EDT
Find expert commentary on the monkeypox outbreak here
Newswise

The latest research and expert commentary on the monkeypox outbreak.

Newswise: UTEP Breaks All-Time Freshman Record
Released: 22-Aug-2022 2:50 PM EDT
UTEP Breaks All-Time Freshman Record
University of Texas at El Paso

More first-time-in-college students are starting classes this week than ever before at The University of Texas at El Paso. The approximately 3,600 first-time-in-college students, often referred to as freshmen, represent a 22% increase over Fall 2021 enrollment in the same group.

Newswise: My child is immunocompromised. How can I protect their health while they’re in school?
Released: 19-Aug-2022 10:15 AM EDT
My child is immunocompromised. How can I protect their health while they’re in school?
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey expert shares advice on health and wellness as students transition back into the classroom.

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Released: 18-Aug-2022 12:55 PM EDT
Q&A: Advice for a Healthy, Stress-Free Return to School
Cedars-Sinai

For the past two-plus years, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted children’s education and frustrated parents. Today, with the back-to-school season in full swing, Suzanne Silverstein, MA, ART, founding director of Cedars-Sinai Share & Care, and Rose Bisellach, RN, nurse manager in the Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Emergency Room, give their best advice for starting a successful school year.

   
Released: 18-Aug-2022 12:00 PM EDT
Is It Still Worth Attending a University?
Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)

In recent years, cultural and academic education has been disproportionately influenced by the concept of “competence,” at the expense of pursuing a well-rounded, liberal arts foundation.

Newswise: Media Advisory: Move-in Day 2022
Released: 16-Aug-2022 12:15 PM EDT
Media Advisory: Move-in Day 2022
University of Illinois Chicago

More than 3,000 students will live on campus this fall.

Newswise: 1 in 3 parents worry that school traffic is a danger for kids
10-Aug-2022 9:50 AM EDT
1 in 3 parents worry that school traffic is a danger for kids
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Nearly a third of parents worry about their child’s safety to and from school with more than a quarter believing it’s likely that a child will get hurt near the drop-off area.

Released: 10-Aug-2022 12:15 PM EDT
DePaul University faculty experts available to discuss back-to-school topics
DePaul University

National education discussions from teacher shortages to curriculum requirements and school safety have been front and center throughout the summer. With many school districts close to opening the 2022-23 academic year, including Chicago Public Schools on Aug. 22, DePaul University experts are available to offer insights and commentary on a variety of back-to-school topics.

Released: 9-Aug-2022 1:45 PM EDT
Consider yourself a foodie? Dig into these latest headlines from the Food Science channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Food Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       


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