There may be a world of difference between Tiger Woods and your average baby boomer, but when Woods plays in this week's U.S. Open, tens of millions of people around the country will relate to one aspect of the golfer's game: his bad knee. "It's part of boomeritis," says Dr. Selene Parekh, assistant professor of orthopedics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
A University of Adelaide researcher will lead an Australian project to help address the world's biggest nutritional deficiency "“ lack of iron.
Moms are most commonly thought to be at risk for postpartum depression. But dads, too, can get the "baby blues". With Father's Day approaching, experts from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research are available to provide insights into the latest research on health issues affecting dads, such as depression, and tips on how dads can enjoy the wonders of fatherhood while protecting their physical and mental health.
Martin Posey, marine biologist at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, is among a handful of scientists working to restore the North Carolina native oyster population, estimated to be 5-10 percent of what it was in the early 1900s.
Southern Crossroads: Perspectives on Religion and Culture brings together interdisciplinary research on the relationship between religion and Southern culture in the areas of food, music, art, vernacular folkways and literature.
June is Seniors' Month. We've heard a lot on research about the downside of aging, but what about the upside? When it comes to aging, it shouldn't all be bad news "“ and it certainly isn't. Researchers now believe the boomer generation might be healthier seniors than previous generations. CIHR researchers are available to speak about research being done about becoming a healthy senior citizen.
After the loss of a grandparent, parent or sibling, children are often sheltered from experiencing the funeral. But, there is no set rule that children need to be left at home to grieve alone or in their own way.
Political scientist Andrew Dowdle has studied presidential nomination campaigns and is available to discuss the vice-presidential selection process.
The author of a book on media bias in women's presidential campaigns is available to discuss the role of the media in Hillary Clinton's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.
A Kansas State University youth expert says parents need to keep their status as technology immigrants in mind when helping their children -- the technology natives -- deal with issues like cyberbullying.
Two Kansas State University faculty members are working on a project that will survey K-State freshmen this fall about bullying in high school. They said this information could help schools across the state become more effective in preventing and dealing with bullying.
University of Utah law professor Amos Guiora to testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on "Improving Detainee Policy: Handling Terrorism Detainees within the American Justice System." The hearing begins June 4 at 10:00 a.m. EDT in room 226 of the Senate Dirksen Office Building in Washington, D.C.
CIHR experts discuss air pollution in light of Clean Air Day (June 4).
Susan Bordo, professor of Gender and Women's Studies and English at the University of Kentucky is available for comment on issues raised by the Sex and the City movie phenomenon, including representations of the female body, appearance and beauty and feminism.
From prediction to recovery, Florida State University's experts are among the best in the nation when it comes to the study of hurricanes and their impact on people and property. These experts are available to answer media questions and give perspective to news stories throughout the 2008 hurricane season, which begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30.
CIHR experts discuss smoking in light of World No-Tobacco Day (May 31).
A man runs away from himself to live in a remote cave in the Ozarks. Two women, an elderly widow and a mysterious redhead, try to save him from alcohol and despair. Arkansas novelist Donald Harington mixes these individuals with others, both living and dead, to reveal his newest story of Stay More, Ark.
The convening lead authors of today's landmark government report on climate change impacts in the United States are available for comment.
On Sunday, NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander is slated to touch down on the Red Planet's to searching for signs that water existed there as a liquid. Texas Tech University researcher Hal Karlsson was part of a team that extracted water from Martian meteorites. He can discuss the research, published in the journal Science, and provide insights into the hydration history of Mars.
Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda, perhaps some of the best-known characters in recent television history, will move from syndicated reruns to the big screen when "Sex and the City: The Movie" debuts May 30. Film expert Patty Williamson is available to comment regarding the movie and its anticipated impact and popularity.
As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, individuals and families across the U.S. are planning their holiday trips and summer vacations. Central Michigan University economist Philip Thompson is available to comment on how skyrocketing gas prices will affect holiday travel and vacation plans throughout the country this summer.
A Kansas State University instructor and his students tell businesses they can be profitable and environmentally friendly. And then they tell them how to do it.
As China prepares to welcome athletes from around the globe for the Summer Olympics in Beijing, interest in the games and the world's most populous country is reaching new heights.
Indiana University researchers discuss a study involving firefighters' health, iodine deficiencies, and the importance of regular eye exams.
A professor of geosciences arrives in China 40 minutes before killer quake, watching Three Gorges Dam.
China's massive earthquake may have dealt a huge blow to nation's push for more hydro-electric power dams, forcing more reliance on coal, more pollution and more competition for scarce global energy resources, suggests the author of a new book on the politics of China's epic dam-building campaign.
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It's a recurrent summer-time scenario in the pediatric emergency room and doctors from Johns Hopkins Children's are sounding the alarm on it: An otherwise healthy infant is brought in by panicked parents after suffering a seizure, which turns out to be caused by drinking too much water.
At the beginning of June, Dr. Faythe Freese, associate professor of organ in The University of Alabama School of Music, will spend four nights recording a CD at L'Eglise de la Sainte-Trinité in Paris (Church of the Holy Trinity).
As Indiana Jones fans gear up for a new film featuring the swashbuckling archeologist character, scientists in the real world are bracing themselves for another round of misconceptions about the goals and methods of true archeology. University of Indianapolis Associate Professor Christopher Schmidt weighs in on the Hollywood image.
Experts available to discuss findings In advance of XXII International Congress of the Transplantation Society Poster Presentation.
The risk of the two major prostate diseases, cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can be reduced by changes in lifestyle, such as avoiding smoking, maintaining a normal weight and eating a healthy diet. Alan Kristal, Dr.P.H., associate head of the Cancer Prevention Program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, has conducted many studies that suggest men need not feel helpless against prostate cancer or BPH.
The United States is bracing for what predictions say will be a "well-above-average" hurricane season. Texas Tech University has a number of wind scientists with extensive experience researching hurricanes such as Rita and Katrina and can speak as experts about various aspects of these devastating storms.
Tulane University experts are available to speak on a variety of topics related to safety and summer.
As one of the extreme ecosystems of the world"”where life is tested at its limits"”salt lakes provide new territory for exploration, learning and stewardship. Located minutes away from the largest saline lake in the western hemisphere, Westminster College has created an institute that will provide a repository for Great Salt Lake researchers everywhere.
A food security expert at the University at Buffalo says the worldwide food crisis is a direct result of the choices made by policy makers and the lack of attention paid to the food system and its relationship to global warming and fossil fuels.
Despite public awareness, the age at first marriage continues to increase as well as the number of couples who delay childbearing. "The consequences of these decisions exact a significant emotional toll and the financial cost ($46 billion) is staggering," according to family therapist Dr. Alan Singer. Singer appeals directly to parents, imploring them to exert their influence over their adult children to slow these trends.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has identified 36 countries that are the most affected by the global food crisis, 10 of which are located in Asia. Central Michigan University history faculty member Randall Doyle is available to speak on how the food crisis is affecting Asia on many different levels.
Indiana University experts discuss legal, economic and cultural issues influencing the Democratic presidential primary campaigns of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as Indiana's influential primary election approaches.
The search for a viable HIV vaccine resonates strongly among those afflicted. In light of Merck's recent, high-profile HIV vaccine failure, and media articles calling for the abandonment of HIV vaccine research, an oft-overlooked approach may now take center stage, according to HIV expert Dr. Sylvain Fleury.
Faculty members at Indiana University offer media tips on Indiana politics, the impact of the Indiana voter ID law, broadcast media coverage of the Indiana primary and the relationship between presidential and congressional races.
Experimenting with drugs or going to a casino doesn't make you an addict. We all know that. But why do some develop an obsession? Experts agree that most of the time, those who become addicted also carry an underlying mental health problem. During Mental Health Week, experts from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research discuss how psychological issues have devastating consequences on people's lives.
David Chase, MD., discusses how changes in geriatric care must be made in order to avoid a "perfect storm" for aging population.
According to open innovation expert, Dr. Clifford Gross, one of the ways that businesses can best answer this call is through "open innovation," an idea that posits that in order to be successful in an information-driven world.
Dr. Peter Leone, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill expert on STDs, will take part in a panel discussion at the U.C. Capitol on Thursday on recently released data from the CDC that shows 1 in 4 teenage girls in the U.S. has a sexually transmitted infection.
Earth Day 2008 will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 22. Faculty experts from The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss their research on topics ranging from building sustainable communities to plant ecology and environmental policies.
In the wake of Monday's approval of a new heart-assisting device, a University of Michigan cardiac surgeon who co-led the pivotal clinical trial of the device is available to comment on its significance and performance.
Expert discusses how reducing carbon footprint illuminates small business' bottom line
As people around the world prepare to celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) are doing their part by developing smart, practical, green solutions to better the environment.
Commercial fishing has by far the highest fatality rate among all occupations in the U.S, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Saving lives and ships by improving the stability and safety of sea-going vessels is the goal of an engineering researcher who has won two highly competitive grants to support her research.
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