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Released: 26-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
What everyone needs to know about prostate cancer
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Robert Reiter, MD, is chief of the Division of Urologic Oncology and director of the UCLA Health Prostate Cancer Program at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. He talks about the disease and what people need to know.

Newswise: Healthy school lunches? A culinary medicine expert prescribes fresh, tasty strategies
Released: 26-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Healthy school lunches? A culinary medicine expert prescribes fresh, tasty strategies
UT Southwestern Medical Center

If your children enjoy school-provided lunch and it meets their dietary needs, it can be a safe, cost-effective meal option. But if you want more control over what your children eat during the day, packing lunch at home can be a healthy and convenient choice.

Released: 22-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Marketing Expert Breaks Down Historic Olympic Viewership
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Marketing professor Bobby Zhou explains three key factors to the Summer Olympics’ large viewership: an enticing Paris backdrop, ideal time zones for viewers and the Olympics’ innate potential to create a moment of unity.

   
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Released: 21-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
The best times to water your vegetable garden, explained by an agriculture expert
Virginia Tech

August has seen record heat, but that won’t stop knowledgeable home gardeners who know that now is the best time to plant fall crops: beets, carrots, kale, cauliflower, peas, lettuce, spinach, cilantro, and more.

Newswise: Virginia Representative, Jennifer Wexton, Finds Her Voice One Year After Being Diagnosed with Rare Brain Disorder Affecting Her Speech
Released: 21-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Virginia Representative, Jennifer Wexton, Finds Her Voice One Year After Being Diagnosed with Rare Brain Disorder Affecting Her Speech
Hackensack Meridian Health

Public speaking may be one of the most crucial skills for politicians, playing a vital role in their ability to connect with voters and colleagues. But after being diagnosed with a rare brain disorder a year ago, Virginia Representative, Jennifer Wexton, literally lost her voice.

Newswise: Return to School Means Preparing for Increased Asthma Symptoms
Released: 20-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Return to School Means Preparing for Increased Asthma Symptoms
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Asthma medications and treatment challenges have been top of mind more so than usual – think supply chain issues, medication discontinuations as well as insurance concerns.

Released: 15-Aug-2024 6:00 PM EDT
Rush Experts Available for Insight on Health Issues as DNC Comes to Chicago
RUSH

Rush University Health System, on the West Side of Chicago, has physicians, researchers and others available to speak to health issues, such as health equity, mental health care for veterans, climate change, abortion and maternal mortality.

Released: 15-Aug-2024 6:00 AM EDT
La tecnología smart knee permite al equipo de atención médica monitorear de forma remota la recuperación de los pacientes
Mayo Clinic

Durante más de 15 años, Ronald Gary Woods terminaba la mayoría de sus días con dolor en las rodillas.

Newswise: Why student cellphone restrictions may benefit your child
Released: 14-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Why student cellphone restrictions may benefit your child
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

As students begin a new school year, school district officials across California are considering or establishing cellphone-use restrictions on campus. Their reasoning? Increased screen time, along with prolonged social media use, may disrupt the learning environment, stunt social development and harm students’ mental health, they say.

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Released: 12-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Virginia Tech food scientist dispels the myths behind cast iron pan use
Virginia Tech

There’s no quicker way to anger a cast iron pan fan than to suggest scrubbing one with soap. Anyone who has ever been in a conversation with die-hard users of the cookware has undoubtedly heard the neverending list of rules surrounding their care. Season your pan. Don’t cook acidic foods in it. Don’t put it in the dishwasher.

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Released: 12-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Back-to-school story ideas: Transitioning back to a routine, cell phone-free schools, importance of STEM, and more
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has experts available to speak on back-to-school topics ranging from cell phones in school, nutrition standards, the importance of STEM education, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact [email protected].

Released: 12-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
The Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Weapons Design
Harvard Medical School

Researchers outline dangers of developing AI-powered autonomous weapons

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Released: 6-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
As election season heats up, so do scammers
Virginia Tech

Money is key to any political campaign - in fact, it often makes or breaks candidates and defines their success. To get this money into the bank, voters are inundated with emails, texts, mailers, and phone calls asking for donations during campaign seasons.

Released: 5-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Dr. Gopal Gupta Awarded on Newsweek America's Best Prostate Cancer Surgeons 2024 List
Loyola Medicine

MAYWOOD, IL – Newsweek and Statista are proud to announce that Gopal Gupta, MD affiliated with Loyola Medicine has earned a position in the America's Best Prostate Cancer Surgeons 2024 list. This is an exclusive list of only 150 doctors in the country. Congratulations on this achievement! In an era of informed decision-making, it is increasingly important for patients to make well-founded choices about which doctor to consult for their specific condition.

Newswise: Drugs, lotions can magnify sun’s harmful effects, UTSW expert says
Released: 2-Aug-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Drugs, lotions can magnify sun’s harmful effects, UTSW expert says
UT Southwestern Medical Center

It’s well known that the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light can wreak havoc on the skin. But most people don’t realize some commonly used products and medications can make us more susceptible to sunburn and other adverse reactions.

Newswise: Menopause is having a moment: Debunking common myths
Released: 2-Aug-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Menopause is having a moment: Debunking common myths
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Many women approach menopause with anxiety about the future. You’ve probably heard about it being a stressful time full of hot flashes, weight gain, and plummeting sex drive. The good news? Menopause is having a moment. That means heightened awareness, more resources dedicated to improving women’s health, and open discussions to ensure you get the information you need.

Newswise: Oil Pulling for Oral Health: To Swish or Not to Swish?
Released: 2-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Oil Pulling for Oral Health: To Swish or Not to Swish?
Tufts University

A method of traditional Ayurvedic medicine native to India, oil pulling involves swishing oil in your mouth for about 10-15 minutes before spitting it out, and proponents of the process have touted various oral health benefits. Y. Natalie Jeong, professor and chair of the Department of Periodontology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, explains the claims and what really needs to be done to take care of your teeth and gums.

Released: 2-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Tips for teachers as they prepare for the 2024-2025 school year
University of Delaware

Leigh McLean is an an associate research professor in the School of Education and Center for Research in Educational and Social Policy at the University of Delaware. In her program of research, she investigates how teachers’ emotions and emotion-related experiences including well-being impact their effectiveness.

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Released: 1-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Artificial intelligence at core of video game actors’ strike: Expert explains
Virginia Tech

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has gone on strike against 10 major companies that make video games. Video games and communications expert James Ivory answers questions about the reasons for and potential consequences of the strike, including artificial intelligence (AI).

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Released: 31-Jul-2024 12:05 PM EDT
The quest for clean water: National Water Quality Month buoys Virginia Tech research
Virginia Tech

August is National Water Quality Month, a time to contemplate conserving natural water sources and consider what households and communities can do to ensure and preserve access to clean, safe water. Many researchers at Virginia Tech pursue this goal in myriad ways. Read on to learn how Virginia Tech works to study and preserve water quality.



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