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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.



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