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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Estrogen: Women’s Secret Recipe To Longevity
Hevolution Foundation

Longevity research is focussed on extending our time in good health, with the goal of increasing healthspan—the years spent in optimal well-being—rather than simply adding more years to life.

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Newswise: Specially Designed Video Games May Benefit Mental Health of Children and Teenagers
Release date: 24-Sep-2024 2:00 PM EDT
Specially Designed Video Games May Benefit Mental Health of Children and Teenagers
Johns Hopkins Medicine

In a review of previous studies, a Johns Hopkins Children’s Center team concludes that some video games created as mental health interventions can be helpful – if modest – tools in improving the mental well-being of children and teens with anxiety, depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Newswise: “We Can Reverse Latino HIV Crisis,” Guilamo-Ramos
Release date: 24-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
“We Can Reverse Latino HIV Crisis,” Guilamo-Ramos
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Prof. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD RN Executive Director of the Institute for Policy Solutions (IPS) at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, joined a diverse group of leaders at the White House today to shine the spotlight on the largely invisible HIV crisis in the Latino community.

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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Biophysical Society Names 2025 Society Award Recipients
Biophysical Society

ROCKVILLE, MD – The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Society Awards. These awards are very competitive in nature and are intended to recognize Society members for excellence in biophysics. The winners will be honored at the Society’s 69th Annual Meeting being held in Los Angeles, California from February 15-19, 2025.

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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Innovative electrolytes could transform steelmaking and beyond
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists are pioneering a new approach to designing electrolytes for more energy-efficient and less carbon-intensive electrochemical processes. They hope to improve electrolyte performance in applications such as iron production for steel.

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Newswise:Video Embedded case-closed-neutrons-settle-40-year-debate-on-enzyme-for-drug-design
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Released: 24-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Case Closed: Neutrons Settle 40-Year Debate on Enzyme for Drug Design
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Scientists at ORNL used neutrons to end a decades-long debate about an enzyme cancer uses. Their findings can support the design of an inhibitor that can target aggressive cancers.

Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine is ranked among nation’s top 10 public universities for 10th year in a row
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 — The University of California, Irvine has been ranked ninth among the nation’s public universities – and 33rd overall – on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 list of “Best Colleges,” released today. This is the 10th consecutive year in which UC Irvine has placed in the top 10. The U.S. News & World Report rankings – now in their 40th year – assess the country’s bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on more than a dozen measures of academic quality.

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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Biophysical Society Announces 2025 Society Fellows
Biophysical Society

ROCKVILLE, MD – The Biophysical Society is proud to announce its 2025 Society Fellows. This award honors the Society’s distinguished members who have demonstrated excellence in science and contributed to the expansion of the field of biophysics. The Fellows will be honored at the Biophysical Society’s 69th Annual Meeting, being held in Los Angeles, California from February 15-19, 2025.

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Newswise: Old ways making way for new
Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Old ways making way for new
Sandia National Laboratories

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — “They say water is life, and that couldn’t be truer,” said Anne Francis, who has spent her life on the Navajo Nation, watching how water sustains the land, the crops and the herds of cattle on her family ranch. But life on the Navajo Nation is hard. The vast landscape is dotted with old-fashioned windmills, and many places are untouched by modern conveniences like electricity. A new technology, developed in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories and New Mexico State University, is transforming that struggle into a sustainable solution.

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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Is comprehensive genetic testing worth it for patients with cancer?
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Comprehensive gene panel testing, one of the exciting new tools in cancer diagnostics, warrants greater scrutiny — as does a federal program aimed at speeding up the review process for proposed new medical technologies. Those are conclusions of Yale medical experts who studied both and published a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute on Sept.

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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Tropical Storm Expected to Hit Florida as a Hurricane Later this Week
George Washington University

The state of Florida declared a state of emergency and evacuations are underway. ...

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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: FDA Approves At Home Flu Vaccine
George Washington University

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a flu vaccine to be taken at home. ...

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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Three Mile Island Could Reopen as Part of Plan to Help Microsoft Meet Energy Needs
George Washington University

Three Mile Island, the nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that’s been shuttered since 2019, could come back to life to meet Microsoft’s energy needs. ...

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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Harris Campaign Weighs Border Visit as Immigration Gap with Trump Narrows
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris may visit the US-Mexico border on Friday as her campaign looks to close the gap with former President Donald Trump on immigration. ...

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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Boeing Raises Its Offer to Union in Effort to End Worker Strike
George Washington University

The company said on Monday that this was its “best and final” offer, which would among many things boost general wages by 30% over four years. ...

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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Dr. Casey Burgat on the Electoral College and Nebraska’s Electoral Vote System
George Washington University

Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell announced Monday that he opposes efforts to change how the state allocates its electoral votes before the upcoming 2024 election. ...

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Release date: 24-Sep-2024 11:45 AM EDT
Stop itchy skin in its tracks
American Academy of Dermatology

Itchy skin can be irritating, especially an itch that doesn’t go away. There are many potential causes for itchy skin like common skin conditions such as eczema, shingles, hives, psoriasis, or bug bites, or it could be a sign of a contagious disease, like scabies or ringworm. While these causes could mean a visit to a board-certified dermatologist, there are options for self-care at home to provide itch relief.

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Released: 24-Sep-2024 11:30 AM EDT
Bone Health Matters: Essential Tips for Women in Menopause
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Strong bones and joints are essential for overall quality of life. They enable us to perform daily tasks, participate in activities we enjoy and maintain independence as we age. For women going through menopause, preserving bone and joint health is particularly important, as the risk of osteoporosis and fractures increases significantly during this time.

Release date: 24-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Professor leads charge to change policy regarding sports safety in Florida high schools
University of Florida

The statewide policy clarifies expectations for heat safety modifications during sports, promotes communication and secure documentation for health-related information, and sets the minimum standard for access to health care services at events.

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