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Newswise: Francine Foss, MD, in honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Released: 18-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Francine Foss, MD, in honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

As we honor lymphoma awareness month, what do you want our patients and families to pause and remember?Lymphoma is a disease which can strike any one of us, young and old, at any time.

Newswise: Ongoing actor and writer strikes will cause major disruptions for television shows and movies in the year ahead, explains experts
Released: 14-Sep-2023 11:05 PM EDT
Ongoing actor and writer strikes will cause major disruptions for television shows and movies in the year ahead, explains experts
Virginia Tech

James Ivory, a Virginia Tech media technology expert, answers questions about the consequences of the ongoing strike for viewers, producers, actors and writers — and for those who appear to defy the strikes.

Released: 14-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Tree expert on the best times to view fall colors
Virginia Tech

With autumn set to start Sept. 23, leaf peepers won’t have long to wait for forest leaves to turn and produce spectacular color displays. The vistas to be found in Southwest Virginia are just about guaranteed to be jaw-dropping regardless of the upcoming weather.

Released: 14-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Public health expert offers advice re: new COVID-19 variants and fall vaccines
Virginia Tech

A late summer increase in COVID-19-related hospitalizations and the emergence of new coronavirus variants raises concerns about how best to counter infection and who should receive the newly-approved vaccines.

Released: 14-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Extreme environments expert discusses causes of recent wildfires
Virginia Tech

Wildfires in Hawaii have devastated the island of Maui and leveled the historic town of Lahaina. As federal and local authorities investigate the causes of the disaster, questions have arisen about the effectiveness of government responses to the crisis.

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Released: 12-Sep-2023 11:45 AM EDT
How to make melasma less noticeable
American Academy of Dermatology

Melasma is a skin condition that causes patches or freckle-like spots on the face that are darker than a person’s natural skin color. Melasma has many causes, including sun exposure, pregnancy, stress, a medical condition, or taking certain medications, such as oral contraceptive pills.

Released: 11-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Q&A: New book examines intersection between climate and information crises
University of Washington

Adrienne Russell, professor of communication at the University of Washington, examines in her new book how journalism, activism, corporations and Big Tech battle to influence the public about climate change.

   
Released: 8-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Peak hurricane season is September, October: MSU experts can comment
Michigan State University

Hurricanes Idalia and Lee have already packed a punch, but climatologists are now predicting more hurricanes this season, which doesn’t end until Nov. 30. Though previous projections suggested a milder hurricane season, we’re now on track for the eighth consecutive year of above-average activity.

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Released: 8-Sep-2023 12:00 AM EDT
Marine plankton and ecosystems affected by climate change
Hokkaido University

Assistant Professor Kohei Matsuno of the Faculty of Fisheries Sciences spoke about how climate change is changing the distribution and ecology of marine plankton and what impact this will have on higher-trophic predators, including humans.

Released: 7-Sep-2023 8:05 PM EDT
Labour laws need updating now remote work is here to stay
University of South Australia

Australia’s employment laws and regulations must be updated to reflect the changing nature of work, with many people continuing to work from home long after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Released: 7-Sep-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Prostate Cancer Is More Common Than You Think
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has partnered with the American Urological Association (AUA) to share vital information about the concerning rise in advanced cases of prostate cancer and how men can protect their health and make the most informed decisions about their healthcare.

Released: 7-Sep-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Older Adults Face Extra Hazards in the Heat
RUSH

When the temperature soars above 90 degrees, most people can stay cool and safe. But for older adults, a few days of hot weather can pose serious health risks. Fortunately, knowing the facts and being prepared can help prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Released: 7-Sep-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Eczema or Psoriasis: How to Tell Which One You May Have
RUSH

Eczema and psoriasis are common skin conditions, and they can both appear as rashes that may itch or burn. If you get rashes often, you might wonder if you have one or the other.

Newswise: Catching Up With Nursing Heroes as COVID-19 Pandemic Wanes
Released: 6-Sep-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Catching Up With Nursing Heroes as COVID-19 Pandemic Wanes
Cedars-Sinai

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 3,200 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center nurses put on their protective gear and kept on going—providing the highest-quality patient care, conducting innovative research and creating new ways for patients to conveniently access Cedars-Sinai experts.

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Released: 6-Sep-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Three Tips for Managing Pain after Surgery
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Jonah J. Stulberg, MD, PhD, MPH, FACS, a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Patient Education Committee and vice chair of research for the department of surgery at UTHealth Houston, offers these three tips for safely and effectively managing pain after surgery.

Newswise: Experts available to comment on the potential of a 'tripledemic'
Released: 5-Sep-2023 10:25 AM EDT
Experts available to comment on the potential of a 'tripledemic'
Indiana University

With an uptick in COVID cases and cold and flu season approaching, health experts are warning of a possible "tripledemic". Experts from Indiana University are able to comment.

Newswise: Illinois professor examines the critical role of food in the Civil Rights Movement
Released: 5-Sep-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Illinois professor examines the critical role of food in the Civil Rights Movement
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

African American Studies professor Bobby J. Smith II examines how the Civil Rights Movement included struggles around food in his book “Food Power Politics: The Food Story of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement.” The book is the inaugural title in the Black Food Justice series by the University of North Carolina Press.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: How to communicate with someone who doesn’t hear? Just ask them.
Released: 31-Aug-2023 11:15 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: How to communicate with someone who doesn’t hear? Just ask them.
Penn State Health

You don’t need to know sign language to have meaningful conversations with someone who can’t hear. All you need is a little planning and some empathy. Two Penn State Health experts explain.

Newswise: Milenkovic gaining biological insights by analyzing data embedded in non-Euclidean spaces
Released: 29-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Milenkovic gaining biological insights by analyzing data embedded in non-Euclidean spaces
University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering

Olgica Milenkovic’s group has been developing machine learning approaches that can tell revealing new stories about biological phenomena—but her work has very old roots.

Newswise: Tomas Polakovic develops the next generation of superconducting particle detectors
Released: 29-Aug-2023 10:25 AM EDT
Tomas Polakovic develops the next generation of superconducting particle detectors
Argonne National Laboratory

The Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellow describes his research on superconducting nanowires and how Argonne has supported his career development.

Newswise: An antiracist approach to intelligence research: Q&A with LaTasha Holden
Released: 29-Aug-2023 1:05 AM EDT
An antiracist approach to intelligence research: Q&A with LaTasha Holden
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Traditional perceptions of intelligence may have created unfair limitations for students, especially those from historically marginalized communities. Beckman researcher and psychology professor LaTasha Holden believes that changing our fundamental understanding of what intelligence is can help develop antiracist practices and build a more equitable society.

Newswise: The sound of science: AI can ID musical copyright infringement better than human ears, law experts say
Released: 28-Aug-2023 8:00 PM EDT
The sound of science: AI can ID musical copyright infringement better than human ears, law experts say
West Virginia University

Artificial intelligence could help determine the verdicts of future court cases involving musical copyright, according to West Virginia University College of Law researchers.

Newswise: Extreme environments expert discusses causes of recent wildfires
Released: 28-Aug-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Extreme environments expert discusses causes of recent wildfires
Virginia Tech

Wildfires in Hawaii have devastated the island of Maui. Canada continues to experience its worst ever wildfire season, with more than 1,000 active fires. Brian Lattimer, Director of Virginia Tech’s Extreme Environments and Materials Lab, explains what the Maui and Canadian wildfires have in common.

Newswise: Research shaped career of O’Donnell School of Public Health leader
Released: 28-Aug-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Research shaped career of O’Donnell School of Public Health leader
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Saad B. Omer, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., Founding Dean of the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center, discovered a passion for public health while he was a medical student in Pakistan.

Released: 26-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
30 Kids in 30 Days: Accidental Ingestions of Marijuana Edibles
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

In July, the New Jersey Poison Control Center assisted in the medical treatment of 30 children ranging from 1 to 12 years old who accidentally ate marijuana edibles. The experts give safety tips.

Released: 25-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
‘It’s hard to imagine, but a fish can drown’
University of Miami

As marine heat waves caused by climate change increase in severity and duration, certain species of fish will suffer the consequences.

Released: 24-Aug-2023 2:35 PM EDT
MSU expert: What to know about the potential UAW strike
Michigan State University

The United Automobile Workers, or UAW, is currently in contract negotiations with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.

   
Released: 24-Aug-2023 12:45 PM EDT
Leslie Rogers explores the mysterious imbalance of matter and antimatter
Argonne National Laboratory

Leslie Rogers describes her research on radioactive decay and how Argonne supported her career development.

Newswise: Smidt Heart Institute Experts Available for Interviews During ESC Congress 2023
Released: 23-Aug-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Smidt Heart Institute Experts Available for Interviews During ESC Congress 2023
Cedars-Sinai

Throughout the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress August 25-28, 2023, in Amsterdam, experts from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai will be available to discuss advances and innovations in cardiology, including some of the most recent and promising breakthroughs in research.

Released: 23-Aug-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Researcher debunks milk misinformation surrounding opioid use disorder, pregnancy and nursing during Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Virginia Tech

One Virginia Tech researcher wants to spread awareness about the science of breastfeeding, particularly for pregnant women with opioid use disorder and their advocates.

Released: 23-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
كيف تعمل مقدمات الارتعاج على تسريع التقدم في العمر
Mayo Clinic

مقدّمات الارتعاج، ارتفاع ضغط الدم الذي يهدد الحياة هو حالة غامضة. وتتسبب هذه الحالة كل عام في وفاة أكثر من 70000 امرأة في جميع أنحاء العالم. ويفتقر العلماء إلى إستراتيجيات استهدافيّة لعلاجها نظرًا لعدم معرفتهم بأسبابها.

Newswise: Be cautious to avoid burns in extreme heat or when grilling
Released: 23-Aug-2023 1:55 PM EDT
Be cautious to avoid burns in extreme heat or when grilling
UT Southwestern Medical Center

With triple-digit temperatures continuing across many parts of the country and the outdoor grilling season still in full swing, a UT Southwestern Medical Center physician who specializes in burn care wants to remind people to be careful around hot surfaces such as a grill or a playground slide.

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Released: 23-Aug-2023 10:05 AM EDT
¿Puede un Análisis de Sangre Detectar la Enfermedad de Alzheimer?
Cedars-Sinai

En julio, salió al mercado el primer análisis de sangre directo al consumidor diseñado para evaluar el riesgo de un usuario de desarrollar la enfermedad de Alzheimer.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: A new or expectant mother’s guide to breastfeeding
Released: 23-Aug-2023 9:35 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: A new or expectant mother’s guide to breastfeeding
Penn State Health

It’s good for babies and for moms, but if you’re a newbie, how do you get started with breastfeeding? A Penn State Health lactation consultant shares her views.

Released: 22-Aug-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Feeling Homesick? How to Manage It at College
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Leaving for college – whether you are a first-year student or returning to continue your college career – is a major transition, one that can cause feelings of being lost, lonely or missing home. Homesickness is common at this stage in life and can arise at any time during a college student’s time away, although it is most common in the first few months. Stephanie Marcello, chief psychologist at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, discusses how to manage homesickness and adjust to new surroundings.

Released: 22-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Is a critical system of ocean currents headed toward an imminent collapse?
University of Miami

A global conveyor belt, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is a system of ocean currents that circulates water within the Atlantic Ocean.

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Released: 22-Aug-2023 12:55 PM EDT
Can a Blood Test Detect Alzheimer’s Disease?
Cedars-Sinai

In July, the first direct-to-consumer blood test designed to assess a user’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease hit the market.

Newswise: Providing Hope—and Health—for Children
Released: 21-Aug-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Providing Hope—and Health—for Children
School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Journey of Hope is an evidence-based intervention that was co-developed by Tara Powell and colleagues from Save the Children, the first organization to prioritize children’s needs in the aftermath of disasters in the United States. The intervention helps children develop resilience in the face of natural disasters.

Newswise: Back-to-School: Preparing Children for a Healthy, Happy Year
Released: 21-Aug-2023 12:25 PM EDT
Back-to-School: Preparing Children for a Healthy, Happy Year
Cedars-Sinai

The temperature feels like summer is still in full swing, yet this week, thousands of Los Angeles schoolchildren headed back to the classroom.

Newswise: Cause of ‘brain freeze’ a bit of a mystery, but not to worry
Released: 21-Aug-2023 12:25 PM EDT
Cause of ‘brain freeze’ a bit of a mystery, but not to worry
UT Southwestern Medical Center

You’re eating or drinking something frozen, like a snow cone, ice cream, or ice pops – probably a bit too eagerly – and you get one of those sudden-onset, painful headaches known as “brain freeze.” Man, does it hurt, but usually not for long, and it’s not harmful, according to an expert at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Newswise: How Scientists Are Accelerating Next-Gen Microelectronics
Released: 21-Aug-2023 11:00 AM EDT
How Scientists Are Accelerating Next-Gen Microelectronics
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

In a new Q&A, microelectronics expert and CHiPPS Director Ricardo Ruiz shares his perspective on keeping pace with Moore’s Law in the decades to come through a revolutionary technique called extreme ultraviolet lithography.

Newswise: Artificial Intelligence Beyond the Clinic
Released: 21-Aug-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Artificial Intelligence Beyond the Clinic
Harvard Medical School

Artificial intelligence's impact goes beyond clinical medicine. It is reshaping science in more profound ways.

   
Released: 21-Aug-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Virginia Tech psychologist offers tips for parents and schools to help address bullying
Virginia Tech

The start of a new school year can be exciting, but for some students it comes with fear and anxiety - especially for those who are victims of bullying. According to Virginia Tech psychologist Rosanna Breaux, about 1 in 4 children experience bullying in elementary school. “The hurtful behavior can happen in a variety of ways - physical, verbal, or social,” says Breaux.

Newswise: CSUF Marine Geologist: Tropical Storms Like Hurricane Hilary Could Significantly Change Southern California’s Coast
Released: 18-Aug-2023 9:50 PM EDT
CSUF Marine Geologist: Tropical Storms Like Hurricane Hilary Could Significantly Change Southern California’s Coast
California State University, Fullerton

Experts anticipate that more than a year’s worth of rain could fall within a couple of days in some areas of Southern California this weekend.

Newswise: Regreso a la Escuela: Cómo Ayudar a los Niños Pequeños a Regresar al Aula
Released: 18-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Regreso a la Escuela: Cómo Ayudar a los Niños Pequeños a Regresar al Aula
Cedars-Sinai

El comienzo del año escolar puede ser difícil para muchos niños. Para algunos, la lucha puede durar solo unos días. Para otros, sin embargo, una transición difícil de regreso a la escuela puede ser un signo de una condición de comportamiento o de desarrollo no detectada que requiere atención médica.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 2:40 PM EDT
MSU expert: How to get responses from your legislator
Michigan State University

When constituents contact their legislators about an issue - whether that is because they agree or oppose an issue - they may not always get a response from their representative or senator.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 2:35 PM EDT
Kids don't know they need glasses: 7 vision tips for parents
UC Davis Health

Can your child see the blackboard at school? Ophthalmologist Marcela Maria Estrada explains why kids often don’t know they have bad eyesight and gives tips for healthy vision.

Newswise: The Future of Farming Looks Bright
Released: 18-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
The Future of Farming Looks Bright
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Three years ago, administrative and faculty leaders at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station created a “beginner farmer” training program for people new to farming to address two related challenges: the aging of New Jersey farmers and the inexperience of many drawn to the profession.

Newswise: Economic expert explains why Halloween has already invaded retail stores
Released: 18-Aug-2023 12:45 PM EDT
Economic expert explains why Halloween has already invaded retail stores
Virginia Tech

Bewildering as the premature arrival of Halloween merchandise might seem, the impetus for retailers to get the jump on a holiday can be readily explained as simple economic behavior. Jadrian Wooten, a Virginia Tech professor of economics, explained what drives these early holiday displays.

   
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17-Aug-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Modeling ocean to understand natural phenomena
Hokkaido University

Associate Professor Yoshi N. Sasaki, a specialist in Physical Oceanography, is involved in research into rising sea levels—particularly in coastal areas of Japan. He spoke about what he has learned so far about the relationship between ocean currents, sea level and climate change, what research he is currently focusing on, and the appeal of research that uses numerical modeling to uncover natural phenomena.



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