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Newswise: Top 10 Climate Science Insights Unveiled
Released: 4-Dec-2023 3:05 AM EST
Top 10 Climate Science Insights Unveiled
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Top 10 Climate Science Insights Unveiled: Global experts in social and natural sciences unveiled the annual 10 New Insights in Climate Science Report.

Released: 30-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
MSU expert: How Michigan’s K-12 teacher evaluations are changing
Michigan State University

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed two state Senate bills — SB 395 and 396 — into law, which effectively change Michigan’s public school teacher evaluation system. Lara Dixon, assistant professor in K-12 education administration in Michigan State University’s College of Education, answers questions about this change.

Released: 30-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Navigating the holiday season: MSU experts can help
Michigan State University

Michigan State University experts are available to comment on many aspects of navigating the holiday season — from the economy and prices, to religion and spirituality, to health and relationships.

Newswise: Canisius Prepares Students for FAFSA Changes
Released: 30-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Canisius Prepares Students for FAFSA Changes
Canisius University

As the U.S. Department of Education prepares to make changes to FAFSA, Canisius University's financial aid expert, James Nowak, is raising awareness regarding changes, including the application process and aid calculation, which may have substantial effects on students’ eligibility for financial aid.

Released: 30-Nov-2023 8:55 AM EST
Expert Briefing: Gun Violence Prevention Policies, the U.S. Supreme Court, and Deterring Armed Insurrections
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host an expert briefing for the media from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, December 7, via Zoom, featuring the co-directors of the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Keep safety top of mind this hunting season
Released: 29-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
The Medical Minute: Keep safety top of mind this hunting season
Penn State Health

Deer hunting season is here. What can hunters do to stay safe? A Penn State Health expert talks tree stands, harnesses and what to carry in your pack.

Newswise: UAlbany Expert Available to Discuss the Intersection of Social Media and Youth Mental Health
Released: 29-Nov-2023 12:25 PM EST
UAlbany Expert Available to Discuss the Intersection of Social Media and Youth Mental Health
University at Albany, State University of New York

New interview featuring University at Albany expert Sarah Domoff on the ways social media can shape youth mental health, strategies for healthy social media use and ways that regulation rooted in policy can help.

Newswise: Genetic Testing Saves Young Mom from Life-threatening Kidney Cancer
Released: 29-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Genetic Testing Saves Young Mom from Life-threatening Kidney Cancer
Loyola Medicine

Genetic testing can be lifesaving for patients with increased risk of certain cancers, not just for themselves but also for other members of their family.

Newswise: Yale Cancer Center Experts Present New Research at Hematology Annual Meeting
Released: 28-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Yale Cancer Center Experts Present New Research at Hematology Annual Meeting
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Physicians and scientists from Yale Cancer Center, part of Yale School of Medicine, will present new research at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego, Calif., from December 9 to 12. This year’s ASH meeting will include oral and poster presentations, workshops, and educational sessions for hematology professionals.

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Released: 28-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Horticulture agent offers tips on winter holiday plant acquisition and care
Virginia Tech

Ed Olsen, an agent at Henrico unit of Virginia Cooperative Extension, shares tips for holiday plant care.

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Released: 28-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Instead of calories and macros, think about the level of food processing, expert says
Virginia Tech

Scientific consensus is building around a clear recommendation: To improve health, we need to think differently about our diet of ultra-processed foods.

Released: 28-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
MSU expert: 5 tips for emotionally healthy holiday gatherings
Michigan State University

Elizabeth Dorrance Hall, director of MSU’s Family and Communication Relationships Lab, shares five ways to stay emotionally healthy amid the pressure and stress holiday gatherings can bring.

Released: 28-Nov-2023 9:00 AM EST
Introworks Launching Agency Provides Marketing Communications Expertise to HistoSonics® as Revolutionary Med Tech Product Goes to Market
Introworks

Introworks, a leading marketing communications agency, is proud to have supported HistoSonics on the launch of their Edison® System – an unprecedented medical technology that is predicted to revolutionize the treatment of tumors and unwanted tissue, starting in the liver.

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Released: 27-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Husker expertise featured in new Antarctic study
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

A multinational team of scientists, drillers and engineers has deployed to a remote part of Antarctica on an urgent mission to predict how fast the West Antarctic Ice Sheet will melt from global and ocean warming.

Newswise: Bristol researchers set to join leading experts at COP28 as world ‘stands on edge of burning bridge’ to tackle climate change
Released: 23-Nov-2023 5:05 AM EST
Bristol researchers set to join leading experts at COP28 as world ‘stands on edge of burning bridge’ to tackle climate change
University of Bristol

A team of University of Bristol experts are poised to join the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which will hold the world to account in addressing humanity’s most urgent and ambitious challenge.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
World AIDS Day: How Far We’ve Come and Where We Still Need to Go
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Jeffrey Kwong, a professor at the Rutgers School of Nursing and a national HIV expert discusses the progress made and the challenges to overcome in ending AIDS by 2030.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Gordon Peterson is hunting for efficient, sustainable energy materials
Argonne National Laboratory

Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellow Gordon Peterson talks about his work at Argonne National Laboratory researching a class of materials called thermoelectrics.

Newswise: Frying Your Turkey This Thanksgiving? Tips to Prevent Serious Burn Injuries During Holiday Cooking
Released: 20-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Frying Your Turkey This Thanksgiving? Tips to Prevent Serious Burn Injuries During Holiday Cooking
Loyola Medicine

While some may roast their turkey in the oven this year for the Thanksgiving holiday, others may take a more dangerous route — deep frying. Joshua Carson, MD, regional director of Loyola Medicine's Burn Center warns cooks to be extra cautious around the holidays to prevent burn injuries. Loyola's Burn Center is the largest in Illinois and a regional leader in treating adult and pediatric burns.

Released: 20-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Think Your Child Might Have ADHD? UNLV Expert Offers Insight on Traits and Treatments
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences dean Ronald Brown discusses evolution, effects, and early intervention of the most studied disorder in child psychiatry.

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Released: 20-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Experts offer food safety tips for Thanksgiving and the holiday season
Virginia Tech

Meals at Thanksgiving and other holidays serve as great social occasions for catching up with family and friends — and for the sake of all gathered, the culinary delights on the table should be not just delicious and visually sumptuous, but also safe.   Melissa Wright, director of Virginia Tech’s Food Producer Technical Assistance Network, and Alexis Hamilton, assistant professor of food processing microbiology, are both faculty members in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology.

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Released: 20-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Planning a holiday shopping budget is the best way to navigate the season, says Virginia Tech experts
Virginia Tech

As the holiday season approaches, it is important to begin budgeting for your gift shopping ahead of time. Taking proactive steps now will help you manage expenses wisely and make the most of the festive season.

Newswise: Want Better AI? Get Input From a Real (Human) Expert
Released: 20-Nov-2023 12:30 AM EST
Want Better AI? Get Input From a Real (Human) Expert
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Input from humans helps when deciding whether to trust the recommendations and decisions of a machine-learning system.

Newswise: One ovarian cancer fix: removing the fallopian tubes
Released: 17-Nov-2023 7:05 PM EST
One ovarian cancer fix: removing the fallopian tubes
University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine

Women should talk with their doctors about their risk of ovarian cancer and the potential to remove fallopian tubes if they have a planned pelvic surgery, said UW Medicine OB-GYN Dr. Barbara Goff.

Released: 17-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Poison Control Center Tips on Preventing Illness This Holiday Season
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control Center expert discusses how children and adults can reduce risks of poisoning at the holidays

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Released: 17-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Tips to avoid charity scams during the holidays
Virginia Tech

For many people, the holiday season is a time to giveback. It’s also the time of year when scammers ramp up their efforts to take advantage of your goodwill to steal your hard earned money.  

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Released: 17-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Cybercrime expert offers safety tips for online holiday shopping
Virginia Tech

The holiday shopping season is ramping up and unfortunately, so are criminals looking to take advantage of your urge to get discounted prices.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
MSU expert: Chronic wasting disease threatens deer populations
Michigan State University

Sonja Christensen, an assistant professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is focused on protecting deer from disease, specifically chronic waste disease.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Fatty liver disease gets a new name
University of Chicago Medical Center

The former Metabolic and Fatty Liver Clinic at the University of Chicago Medicine is undergoing a name change, as part of a shift in language to drop stigmatizing words, precisely describe the condition and identify a subgroup of patients omitted under the former diagnostic criteria.

Newswise: Kevin Brown is paving the way toward the next generation of supercomputers
Released: 13-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Kevin Brown is paving the way toward the next generation of supercomputers
Argonne National Laboratory

Kevin Brown, a Walter Massey Fellow at Argonne National Laboratory, talks about the fellowship and his career focused on optimizing supercomputers.

Newswise: The Next Phase in Monitoring Wild Animals for COVID-19
Released: 13-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
The Next Phase in Monitoring Wild Animals for COVID-19
Tufts University

Infectious disease researchers at Tufts University are helping the USDA launch stronger surveillance testing of wild animals for SARS-CoV-2

Released: 13-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
How Employees Can Help Cut 'Quiet Cutting' Out of Their Careers
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Expert Gerald Suarez, gives career insights on navigating quiet cutting via “identifying the ‘why,’” “reading the tea leaves,” “finding the ‘off-ramp’” and “starting a new chapter.”

   
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Released: 13-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
To avoid travel problems this holiday season, expert says to plan ahead
Virginia Tech

The holiday season can be a stressful time for those planning to travel. Between costs, short staffing, and limited bookings, a Virginia Tech travel and tourism expert says to plan ahead. “With the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year holidays coming soon, the best travel planning should start now, if not earlier,” says Mahmood Khan, professor and director in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Virginia Tech.

Released: 9-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Forecast predicts a warmer winter with more snow; expert explains why
Virginia Tech

Andrew Ellis, a hydroclimate scientist in the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech, explains why the presence of El Niño in the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook suggests a warmer yet snowier winter season.

Released: 8-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
Analyzing the New Workday Dead Zone: The Power Dynamics and Science of It
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Whether they’re working from home or on site, many employees are taking a break between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and making up the time later that night. Smith expert Nicole Coomber says, “sometimes it’s worthwhile to take a step back from work, rather than trying to just keep grinding.”

   
Newswise: American College of Surgeons Supports National Lung Cancer Screening Day, Urges More Americans to Get Screened
Released: 8-Nov-2023 9:00 AM EST
American College of Surgeons Supports National Lung Cancer Screening Day, Urges More Americans to Get Screened
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) urges more Americans to take advantage of life-saving lung cancer screening.

Newswise: Experts assess states’ case in lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health concerns
Released: 7-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Experts assess states’ case in lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health concerns
Virginia Tech

Meta, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, faces federal lawsuits from 42 states’ attorneys general asserting that the company intentionally crafted features to make children and teens become addicted to their products. Virginia Tech experts Mike Horning and Donna Wertalik offer their perspectives on what the lawsuits mean for social media companies and users.

Newswise:Video Embedded tufts-wildlife-clinic-celebrates-40-years-of-impact-and-service
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Released: 7-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Tufts Wildlife Clinic Celebrates 40 Years of Impact and Service
Tufts University

Officially established in 1983, today Tufts Wildlife Clinic provides medical care for thousands of orphaned, sick, and injured New England wildlife each year. It serves as a regional information resource on wildlife health for the public, state and federal agencies, wildlife biologists, veterinarians, and health professionals, among others.

Released: 6-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Afroditi Papadopoulou seeks to unlock the mysteries of matter
Argonne National Laboratory

Afroditi Papadopoulou, a Maria Goeppert Mayer fellow at Argonne National Laboratory, talks about what led her to the fellowship and studying neutrinos.

Newswise: Grant bolsters research to address rising maternal mortality rates
Released: 6-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Grant bolsters research to address rising maternal mortality rates
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any industrialized nation, a trend that has been accelerating for 20 years. But nearly two out of three maternal deaths are preventable, with cardiovascular disease (CVD) being the leading cause of death, said Kathryn Lindley, MD, holder of the Samuel S. Riven, MD, Directorship in Cardiology.

Newswise: Making Patients Whole
Released: 3-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Making Patients Whole
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center

For Gladys Tsao-Wu, MD, and Jennifer Chan, MD, reconstruction is as much about helping patients recover emotionally as it is about physical restoration. For over a decade, the two surgeons have been a team, helping breast cancer survivors in New Mexico.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EDT
UAlbany Experts Available to Discuss the Intersection of AI and Public Health
University at Albany, State University of New York

Researchers at the University at Albany’s School of Public Health are actively exploring ways that artificial intelligence and machine learning can be applied to public health, to enhance health outcomes for patients while prioritizing patient safety and data security.

Released: 2-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EDT
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month; Indiana University experts available for interviews
Indiana University

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center’s scientists, physician-scientists, and staff are available to offer expertise in treatment innovations, the biology of lung cancers, research initiatives, and tips for smoking cessation.

Newswise: Is Age Just a Number When it Comes to Oral Health?
Released: 2-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Is Age Just a Number When it Comes to Oral Health?
Tufts University

While gradual changes to the teeth and mouth are still part of normal aging, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine experts say today’s dental medicine means older mouths can still be healthy mouths.

Newswise: Aoun Named to Georgia's Trend's 40 Under 40
Released: 1-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Aoun Named to Georgia's Trend's 40 Under 40
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Georgia Trend magazine recognized Aoun, 27, as a member of the 2023 class of 40 Under 40 and placed his photo on the cover of the magazine as the youngest to receive this year’s recognition.

Newswise: PT Professor Offers Top 5 Tips for Preventing Pickleball Injuries
Released: 1-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
PT Professor Offers Top 5 Tips for Preventing Pickleball Injuries
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Elizabeth Chaffin PT, DPT, an assistant professor and the Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy at PCOM Georgia, offered her top five tips on preventing pickleball injuries and staying on the court longer.

Released: 1-Nov-2023 10:30 AM EDT
Five unsafe skin care trends to avoid
American Academy of Dermatology

Social media platforms are rife with skin care advice from a variety of sources, which can make it difficult to know how to approach the recommendations you find online. In recognition of National Healthy Skin Month this November, board-certified dermatologists are spotlighting unsafe skin care trends that they see on social media and elsewhere to help you keep your skin looking its best.

Newswise: How Scientists Are Solving the Mystery of Aging
Released: 31-Oct-2023 2:20 PM EDT
How Scientists Are Solving the Mystery of Aging
Tufts University

Researchers at Tufts University are studying why we get older, and how to stay healthy as we do--looking at everything from heart and dental health to the relationship between healthy aging and nutrition.

Newswise: Expert Shares Tips for Holiday Gift Giving on a Budget
Released: 31-Oct-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Expert Shares Tips for Holiday Gift Giving on a Budget
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

While it may be too late to shop earlier or set aside money each week, one expert shares tips to create positive gifting experiences on a budget.

   
Newswise: Getting X-rays at the Dentist? It’s Safer Than You Realize
Released: 30-Oct-2023 2:15 PM EDT
Getting X-rays at the Dentist? It’s Safer Than You Realize
Tufts University

Since dental X-rays became commonplace some seven decades ago, dentists and hygienists have been draping their patients with protective gear to shield them from the possibility of radiation exposure to body parts other than the jaw. But experts in dental radiology at Tufts University say it’s time to hang up those lead aprons for good.



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