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Released: 30-Oct-2023 1:30 AM EDT
New study finds global climate change could impact the flavor and cost of American beer
Virginia Tech

There are few things tastier than the crisp bite of a cold IPA…for now.   A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications found the changing global climate may be affecting the flavor and cost of beer.   A warmer and drier climate is expected to lower the yield of hops — the aromatic flowers of the Humulus lupulus plant that give beer its signature bitter flavor — in Europe up to 18 percent by 2050.

Released: 30-Oct-2023 1:30 AM EDT
Stink bugs: The good, the bad, and how to get rid of them
Virginia Tech

With summerlike temperatures on their way out and cooler temperatures moving in, homeowners may start to see more uninvited guests inside, particularly the brown marmorated stink bug. Virginia Tech experts say not only are these bugs a nuisance, they also pose an economic threat to farmers. But, there are some positives to having them around as well.

Released: 27-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Rutgers Poison Control Expert Available to Discuss Halloween Safety
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Diane Calello, Executive and Medical Director of the New Jersey Poison Center, is available to discuss safety measures parents should take during Halloween.

Released: 25-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
MSU expert: Tips to protect your security and data when shopping online
Michigan State University

Thomas Holt is a professor and the director of on-campus master’s programs for the School of Criminal Justice in Michigan State University’s College of Social Science. Holt shares tips to help you reduce the risk of identity theft or scams as you begin holiday shopping.

Released: 25-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Nostalgia fuels hype for adult Barbie costumes, fashion design expert says
Virginia Tech

This Halloween is expected to look a lot like Barbie’s Dreamland. The widely successful summer film’s stars Barbie and Ken have found their way onto the top Halloween costume lists for this year. 

Newswise: 'It's Nothing Short of a Miracle'
Released: 18-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
'It's Nothing Short of a Miracle'
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

A teacher, a pharmacist, a public health advocate and a diabetes care and education specialist, Mandy Reece, PharmD, is adding one more title to her resume. Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Reece has become even more adamant about advocating for yearly mammograms for adult women.

Newswise: UT Southwestern Q&A: What is stress and how can we manage it?
Released: 18-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
UT Southwestern Q&A: What is stress and how can we manage it?
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Everyone experiences stress from time to time. And while brief bouts can be a good thing, prolonged or chronic stress can have negative effects on your overall health.

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Released: 18-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
How to treat a deep, painful pimple at home
American Academy of Dermatology

Acne can be bothersome, especially when you have a deep, painful pimple, which is caused by nodular or cystic acne. Unlike other forms of acne, such as whiteheads or blackheads, acne nodules and cysts develop deep under your skin.

Newswise: News Tip: Johns Hopkins Medicine Experts Available for Interviews on Winter Respiratory Illnesses and Vaccines
Released: 17-Oct-2023 10:00 AM EDT
News Tip: Johns Hopkins Medicine Experts Available for Interviews on Winter Respiratory Illnesses and Vaccines
Johns Hopkins Medicine

The United States’ respiratory virus season — which typically lasts from October to April — is making its annual return. The flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and other respiratory illnesses tend to circulate more in the fall and winter months, which can lead to a surge in hospitalizations.

Newswise: What Happens to Aging Minds
Released: 16-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
What Happens to Aging Minds
Tufts University

It’s an age-old paradox—as we get older and have more wisdom and life experiences to share, our minds start playing tricks on us, and we find it more difficult to retrieve the information we want.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
MSU expert: How harmful is radiation risk from mobile phones?
Michigan State University

In September, France ordered Apple to stop selling iPhone 12 models saying the phones exceeded European Union exposure limits for radiation. Apple is contesting the findings because its tests show that the iPhone 12 is compliant with global radiation standards.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Experts available to discuss many facets of Israel-Hamas conflict
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has several experts available to speak on various topics surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Israeli politics and foreign policy Joel Peters is a professor of government and international affairs in the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech located in the Washington, D.C., metro area. His research interests and publications cover Israeli politics and foreign policy, the Arab-Israeli peace process, regional cooperation in the Middle East and Europe’s relations in the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Horticulture expert shares best ways to preserve pumpkins throughout the season
Virginia Tech

With autumn in full swing, pumpkins are flying off store shelves and into homes for carving. Those who are putting jack-o-lanterns out for display may be wondering how to preserve their pumpkins as long as possible.  “Pumpkins are very sensitive to temps below 45 degrees Fahrenheit,” said Virginia Cooperative Extension horticulture expert Ashley Edwards.

Released: 13-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Fall leaves - to bag or not? Turf experts explain why mulching leaves is a better solution
Virginia Tech

October is peak season for admiring fall foliage and soon those leaves will begin to fall, if they haven’t already done so. Before you start to clean them up, Virginia Tech turf experts suggest that you try a different approach instead of bagging and tossing.

Newswise: Why Is Democracy So Elusive in the Oil-Rich Middle East?
Released: 12-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Why Is Democracy So Elusive in the Oil-Rich Middle East?
Tufts University

The oil-rich nations of the Middle East have resolutely spurned democracy, even as countries in other parts of the world have transitioned away from authoritarianism in the past several decades. What explains the stubborn hold of these authoritarian regimes? Is it related to the wealth of the region? Nimah Mazaheri, an associate professor and chair of Tufts University Political Science Department, explores these questions in his new book, Hydrocarbon Citizens: How Oil Transformed People and Politics in the Middle East. He’s especially interested in the resilience of authoritarian regimes throughout the Middle East in the wake of the pro-democracy movements of the Arab Spring in the early 2010s.

Newswise: Daniel Dennett’s Been Thinking About Thinking—and AI
Released: 12-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Daniel Dennett’s Been Thinking About Thinking—and AI
Tufts University

In his new memoir, I’ve Been Thinking, Tufts University Professor emeritus Daniel C. Dennett tells many stories of his life, but as the title indicates, the emphasis is on the life of the mind. Not just his mind, but all minds. That’s because Dennett has spent much of his career as a philosopher working on issues related to consciousness and cognition, collaborating with scientists of all stripes.

Newswise: Cancer Epidemiologist to Join Rutgers Global Health Institute
Released: 12-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Cancer Epidemiologist to Join Rutgers Global Health Institute
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Tara M. Friebel, a cancer epidemiologist with expertise in global oncology and implementation science, is joining Rutgers Global Health Institute as a principal faculty member.

Newswise: What Happens to Our Cardiovascular System as We Age?
Released: 11-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
What Happens to Our Cardiovascular System as We Age?
Tufts University

Researchers from Tufts University explain how our heart and arteries change as we get older and why women and men have different rates of cardiovascular disease

Newswise: How to Have a Safe and Healthy Halloween — Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Are Available to Offer Advice for Families
Released: 11-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
How to Have a Safe and Healthy Halloween — Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Are Available to Offer Advice for Families
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Halloween is a special and spooky time of the year filled with costumes, candy and trick-or-treating. As families prepare to celebrate, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center experts are available for interviews on a variety of topics and tips to help ensure a safe and fun Halloween season.

Newswise: Johns Hopkins Medicine Experts Promote Awareness of Health Care Needs for Dwarfism Community
Released: 9-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Johns Hopkins Medicine Experts Promote Awareness of Health Care Needs for Dwarfism Community
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Johns Hopkins Medicine experts lead the longest-running clinic for people with dwarfism and other skeletal conditions. Started in the late 1950s, the clinic, now called the Kathryn and Alan C.

Released: 6-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Michigan State expert: How foreign investment in US land affects food security
Michigan State University

David Ortega, faculty laureate and associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, provided expert testimony to the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry’s hearing on foreign investment in U.S. agriculture on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Newswise: Michal Schnaider Beeri Appointed Jacqueline Krieger Klein Endowed Director’s Chair
In Neurodegeneration Research
Released: 6-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Michal Schnaider Beeri Appointed Jacqueline Krieger Klein Endowed Director’s Chair In Neurodegeneration Research
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The Board of Governors named Michal Schnaider Beeri, a global leader in Alzheimer’s disease clinical research and director of the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s and Dementia Clinical Research and Treatment Center, as its Endowed Chair in Neurodegenerative Research.

Newswise: URI Professor Explores Transgender Movements in Research and the Classroom
Released: 5-Oct-2023 11:45 AM EDT
URI Professor Explores Transgender Movements in Research and the Classroom
University of Rhode Island

KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 4, 2023 – Growing up in Portland, Oregon, in a Quaker family, Joy Ellison got their first taste of protest rallies when they were 6 years old.Ellison, who joined the University of Rhode Island last fall as an assistant professor of gender and women’s studies, has been involved in social movements ever since.

Released: 4-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Tips for setting, reaching financial goals
Texas A&M AgriLife

Everyone has financial dreams for the future — from buying a home or taking a luxury vacation to paying for a child’s college education — but fulfilling those dreams takes money.

Newswise: Cerebral amyloid angiopathy, seizures, and epilepsy: Dr. Brin Freund
Released: 4-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy, seizures, and epilepsy: Dr. Brin Freund
International League Against Epilepsy

Sixty percent of patients with dementia on autopsy studies have cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) pathology. This episode discusses the relationship between CAA and epilepsy through the lens of a recent publication. Dr. Alina Ivaniuk talks with Dr. Brin Freund.

Released: 4-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
MSU expert: What to know about flu, RSV, new COVID-19 variant and new vaccine
Michigan State University

The new COVID-19 EG.5 variant is responsible for around 22% of current cases. The World Health Organization has classified it as a “variant of interest,” meaning countries should monitor it more closely than other strains — and cases have only increased in the past few weeks. Peter Gulick is an expert on infectious diseases, and he provides insight on what this new variant could mean and what you should know.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Uptick in COVID cases, new vaccine available
Released: 4-Oct-2023 9:10 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Uptick in COVID cases, new vaccine available
Penn State Health

Cases of COVID-19 are up since this summer, and a new vaccine is available. A Penn State Health infectious disease expert offers the latest on the pandemic.

Newswise: Five Questions with UAlbany Expert on Sports Betting, Problem Gambling
Released: 3-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Five Questions with UAlbany Expert on Sports Betting, Problem Gambling
University at Albany, State University of New York

Dolores Cimini, a licensed psychologist and director of the Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research at the University at Albany and senior research scientist in the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology.

Newswise: Agents of Change: A BIDMC OBGYN Advocates for Reproductive Justice for All
Released: 2-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Agents of Change: A BIDMC OBGYN Advocates for Reproductive Justice for All
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

In a commentary published in a special Obstetrics & Gynecology issue on racism and reproductive health, corresponding author Rose L. Molina, MD, MPH, a BIDMC obstetrician-gynecologist, researcher, and activist advancing health equity in pregnancy care, discusses a long-standing pattern of reproductive control within the U.S. immigration enforcement system.

Newswise: Asher Marks, MD, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Released: 28-Sep-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Asher Marks, MD, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

What are some of the biggest challenges you face in caring for cancers in children? The biggest challenges are around supporting the parents. For the most part, children are resilient and upbeat.

Newswise: New Edgar Allan Poe Netflix adaptation set to premiere; expert discusses his legacy
Released: 28-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
New Edgar Allan Poe Netflix adaptation set to premiere; expert discusses his legacy
Virginia Tech

As Netflix prepares to release a new streaming miniseries, "The Fall of the House of Usher," Ashley Reed, an associate professor of English at Virginia Tech, discusses author Edgar Allan Poe’s legacy and the evolving impacts of his work on literature and film.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
How a Repatriation Tax Challenge Before SCOTUS Could Upend the Tax Code
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Samuel Handwerger describes implications of Moore v. United States, a case before the Supreme Court that challenges the Mandatory Repatriation Tax provision of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

   
Newswise: Q&A with Xiaohan Yang: Transforming plants for a cleaner future
Released: 27-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Q&A with Xiaohan Yang: Transforming plants for a cleaner future
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Scientist Xiaohan Yang’s research at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory focuses on transforming plants to make them better sources of renewable energy and carbon storage.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Innovations Making A Difference In The Fight Against Breast Cancer This Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hackensack Meridian Health

Experts available on for October's Breast Cancer Awareness month regarding advancements and changes in screenings, chemotherapy, antibody therapies and breast surgery.

Newswise: Cedars-Sinai ENT Experts Featured at Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting
Released: 26-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Cedars-Sinai ENT Experts Featured at Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting
Cedars-Sinai

Throughout the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Annual Meeting Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2023, in Nashville, Cedars-Sinai experts will be available to discuss the latest research, innovations and treatment options.

Newswise: Q&A: Can AI in school actually help students be more creative and self-directed?
Released: 25-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Q&A: Can AI in school actually help students be more creative and self-directed?
University of Washington

Katie Davis, a University of Washington associate professor in the Information School, discusses how generative AI might support learning, instead of detracting from it, if kids can keep their agency.

Newswise: Breast Cancer Experts, Patients Available for Interviews
Released: 25-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Breast Cancer Experts, Patients Available for Interviews
Cedars-Sinai

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cedars-Sinai Cancer experts are available to discuss an uptick in breast cancer among younger patients and the innovative ways the academic medical center is treating breast cancer in diverse Southern California communities and beyond.

Released: 25-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
"Barbie" is strong on entertainment value, soft on social change, says Virginia Tech expert
Virginia Tech

The “Barbie” buzz continues, even months after the blockbuster movie’s release. The box office record-breaking film now is available to rent or buy through various video on demand platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV.

Newswise: Certain dog breeds will suffer from climate change, says expert
Released: 25-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Certain dog breeds will suffer from climate change, says expert
Virginia Tech

Bulldogs, pugs, and boston terriers all have one thing in common - their short snouts, and experts say as climate change worsens, they are going to suffer.

Newswise: Q&A: How new software is changing our understanding of human brain development
Released: 22-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Q&A: How new software is changing our understanding of human brain development
University of Washington

A team including researchers at the University of Washington recently used new software to compare MRIs from 300 babies and discovered that myelin, a part of the brain’s so-called white matter, develops much slower after birth.

Released: 22-Sep-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Why the UFC-WWE Merger is a One-Two Marketing Punch
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Marketing professor Mary Beth Furst explains why TKO has reason to believe that both WWE and UFC can complement each other to grow the overall market of viewers in the combat sports and entertainment space.

   
Released: 20-Sep-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Food as Medicine: How Strawberries Can Reduce Diabetes Risk
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV research shows that a simple serving of strawberries each day can boost cardiometabolic health without the need for medication.

Released: 20-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Bridging the Gap: SLU Speech Pathologist Advocates for Underrepresented Minorities in Rising Career Field
Saint Louis University

Though the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to grow 19% from 2022 to 2032, a Saint Louis University speech pathologist says there aren’t enough students majoring in the profession, particularly from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

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Released: 20-Sep-2023 11:15 AM EDT
How to care for a new piercing
American Academy of Dermatology

Piercings can be a fun way for people to enhance their personal style. While people may get piercings on different parts of the body, some piercings, like earlobe piercings, are more common and can be less risky. However, all body piercings can cause complications if not cared for safely.

Released: 19-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
A Physical Therapist's Top Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe from Falls
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV professor Jennifer Nash shares insights on why fall prevention is so important to maintaining health as we age.

Newswise: Regenerative Medicine: How Scientists Manufacture Cells
Released: 19-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Regenerative Medicine: How Scientists Manufacture Cells
Cedars-Sinai

In 1998, scientists reported being able to derive cells from human embryos that could develop into almost any cell in the body. In 2007, the field took a huge leap when scientists discovered they could reprogram human adult skin cells to act like these embryonic stem cells.

Newswise: Weight loss? ‘Nuting’ to worry about with almonds
Released: 18-Sep-2023 5:30 PM EDT
Weight loss? ‘Nuting’ to worry about with almonds
University of South Australia

When it comes to weight loss, nuts can get a bad rap – while they’re high in protein, they’re also high in fats, and this often deters those looking to shed a few kilos. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that you can eat almonds and lose weight too.

   
Released: 18-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Future of mining outlook inspired by new King Coal documentary, says expert
Virginia Tech

The acclaimed documentary “King Coal” mediates on the legacy of coal mining, exploring its influence on tradition and culture, and examining its impact on health and the environment.

Newswise: Courtney Gibson, MD, MS, FACS, in honor of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
Released: 18-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Courtney Gibson, MD, MS, FACS, in honor of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

What advances have made the biggest impact in the treatment of patients with thyroid cancer over the last five years, and what is the outlook for thyroid cancer in the next five years? Molecular testing (MT) to examine somatic changes has become an important adjunct in the diagnosis and treatment of many cancers.

Newswise: Michael E. Karellas, MD, FACS, in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Released: 18-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Michael E. Karellas, MD, FACS, in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Prostate screening is a critical part of early diagnosis. How would you encourage a man reading this to see his doctor to begin prostate screenings? The decision to screen for prostate cancer is highly individualized, considering each man’s personal risk, race, as well as other potential health conditions.



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