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Released: 13-Jul-2018 3:20 AM EDT
Anger, Anxiety Motivating Voters in 2018
University of Delaware

The political climate has Americans fuming and they report feeling less hopeful and proud heading into the midterm elections. A new national poll found emotions driving increased involvement and engagement as November approaches, especially among women and Millennials.

Released: 11-Jul-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Supreme Court Justices Should Have Term Limits
Wichita State University

Life tenure for Supreme Court Justices, combined with increasing partisan polarization, is a toxic combination that is poisoning our democracy, according to Neal Allen, associate professor of political science at Wichita State University.

Released: 11-Jul-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Increased Health Care Access for Gay Men: Vanderbilt Study
Vanderbilt University

One of the first studies to examine the health impacts of legal marriage for LGBT individuals has found gay men were more likely to receive routine medical care following marriage legalization.

   
Released: 9-Jul-2018 7:05 PM EDT
Ban Plastic to Save the Heritage of World’s Oldest and Largest Inhabited River Island - Queen’s University Belfast Researcher
Queen's University Belfast

A Queen’s University Belfast researcher is working with an Indian community to transform the world’s largest and oldest inhabited river island into a plastic-free zone, in a bid to save its heritage.

Released: 9-Jul-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Expert Available to Talk About Tariffs and Trade Wars
West Virginia University

The real question about the U.S.-China trade war is how long it will last and which country will blink first, according to West Virginia University associate professor of political science Christina Fattore. President Trump’s assessment of the World Trade Organization as weak is driving his use of higher tariffs, which could drive up costs for businesses, and eventually, consumers, Fattore said.

   
Released: 9-Jul-2018 7:00 AM EDT
New Zealand and U.S. Researchers Highlight Ways for Both Countries to Reduce Health Disparities
Finding Answers: A Program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Researchers in the United States and New Zealand recommend key strategies to help these and other nations achieve health equity.

Released: 5-Jul-2018 2:50 PM EDT
APA Decries Trump Administration Plan to Roll Back Policies That Factor Race in College Admissions
American Psychological Association (APA)

Following is the statement of Jessica Henderson Daniel, PhD, president of the American Psychological Association, regarding the Trump administration’s announcement that it will rescind guidelines on affirmative action in college admissions:

Released: 3-Jul-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Academy and Other Health Organizations Strongly Encourage Department of Homeland Security: Ensure Well-Being of Children Affected by Immigration Policy
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics initiated and led a collaborative of more than a dozen health organizations in strongly encouraging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to ensure the mental and physical well-being of children affected by its immigration policy.

   
Released: 29-Jun-2018 11:30 AM EDT
World STEM Students Convene at IMSA to Collaborate on Sustainable Development Goals
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)

International Student Science Fair connects students from around the globe to solve the world’s biggest challenges.

   
Released: 29-Jun-2018 11:25 AM EDT
Making Global Connections at the International Student Science Fair
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)

IMSA connects students from across the world to collaborate on making the world a better place

   
Released: 29-Jun-2018 10:55 AM EDT
IMSA: Developing a Diverse Pipeline of Innovative Leaders for the World
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)

A strong and diverse pipeline of innovative leaders is preparing to solve the world’s most complex social problems through STEM education.

   
Released: 28-Jun-2018 11:15 AM EDT
The Benefits of Hosting the International Student Science Fair
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)

IMSA hosts ISSF to promote global collaboration and cooperation in STEM research

   
26-Jun-2018 1:00 PM EDT
Empathetic Police Are Less Effective in the Face of Public Criticism, Study Says
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Police officers who endorse an empathetic approach to criminal justice do not perform as well when they sense they are underappreciated, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin

26-Jun-2018 12:05 PM EDT
War, Lack of Democracy and Urbanisation Contribute to Double Burden of Malnutrition in Adolescents in Developing Countries
University of Warwick

A new study from the University of Warwick blames macro-level factors for the double burden of malnutrition among adolescents in developing countries. The double burden of malnutrition refers to the coexistence of undernutrition along with overweight and obesity, or diet-related noncommunicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

Released: 25-Jun-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Expert available: State constitutional amendments in North Carolina
Wake Forest University

John Dinan, a Wake Forest University politics professor and author of the book “State Constitutional Politics: Governing by Amendment in the American States,” can provide context and comment on amendments to the North Carolina Constitution the legislature is considering for placement on the 2018 ballot.

Released: 25-Jun-2018 1:00 PM EDT
NCCN Convenes Summit on Providing High-Quality Cancer Care in an Evolving Policy and Tech Landscape
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

NCCN convenes summit on providing high-quality cancer care in an evolving policy and tech landscape, featuring FDA Chairman Scott Gottlieb, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Survivors Caucus, Congressmen Mark DeSaulnier and Ted Poe, and new data on the impact of narrow networks on cancer care delivery.

   
Released: 25-Jun-2018 10:05 AM EDT
APA Disappointed That SCOTUS Declines to Hear Dassey Case
American Psychological Association (APA)

The American Psychological Association expressed disappointment that the U.S. Supreme Court decided against hearing the case of Dassey v. Dittman, which focused on the susceptibility of juveniles and people of limited mental capacity to make false confessions.

Released: 25-Jun-2018 8:05 AM EDT
Radiation oncologists urge Congress to protect patient access to cancer care
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Radiation oncologists from across the United States will visit Capitol Hill tomorrow to urge Congress to support policies that safeguard cancer patients’ access to high-quality, high-value health care. The doctors will meet with Congressional leaders during the 15th annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Advocacy Day.



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