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Released: 10-Oct-2022 3:05 PM EDT
New Survey: 91% of Parents Say Their Family Is Less Stressed When They Eat Together
American Heart Association (AHA)

The American Heart Association releases new survey highlighting mealtime impact on mental well-being and introduces Together Tuesdays™ to help people maximize health benefits of shared meals.

   
Released: 6-Oct-2022 11:55 AM EDT
National Student Competition Yields Solutions to Housing Crisis
University of Utah

Today, Ivory Innovations announced three winners of Hack-A-House, a 24-hour “hackathon” created to engage students in proposing innovative solutions to address the housing affordability crisis.

Newswise: Students, faculty and staff will help build Habitat home for Bloomington family
Released: 28-Sep-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Students, faculty and staff will help build Habitat home for Bloomington family
Indiana University

Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity International are concluding their yearlong House + Home World Tour -- which helped develop suitable new housing for people in the Americas, Europe and Asia -- where it all started in 2021: at Indiana University Bloomington. Beginning Oct. 5, students, faculty and staff from IU and the Kelley School of Business are building a new home with a Bloomington family through Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, with support from Whirlpool Corp.

Newswise: Dogs can smell when we’re stressed, study suggests
21-Sep-2022 2:25 PM EDT
Dogs can smell when we’re stressed, study suggests
PLOS

Dogs could differentiate breath and sweat samples from people before and after a stress-inducing task.

   
Released: 27-Sep-2022 2:10 PM EDT
The latest research and expert commentary on guns and violence
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been posted in the Guns and Violence channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 26-Sep-2022 9:40 AM EDT
The COVID pandemic is over? Not quite there, say scientists
Newswise

With the rollout of boosters of life-saving vaccines, new treatments, and a large population already infected, the U.S. is in a less vulnerable place than it was in 2020. However, the death toll, while lower than before, is still at around 400 deaths per day from COVID-19 in the U.S.

Released: 23-Sep-2022 10:05 AM EDT
More older adults should be checking blood pressure at home, study shows
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Only 48% of people age 50 to 80 who take blood pressure medications or have a health condition that’s affected by hypertension regularly check their blood pressure at home or other places, a new study finds.

14-Sep-2022 2:05 PM EDT
Perceived debt manageability linked to mental health struggles in UK during pandemic
PLOS

UK adults reporting more problems managing debt had higher risk of depression, anxiety.

     
Released: 20-Sep-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Home ownership leads to less happiness than expected
University of Basel

We aren’t very good at predicting what will make us happy. That is one finding from a study by Basel economists.

Released: 20-Sep-2022 9:30 AM EDT
Public policy and insurance expert to testify at House committee hearing on wildfire risk
University of Georgia

Dean Matt Auer will testify as a witness for the House Financial Services Committee hearing entitled, “State of Emergency: Examining the Impact of Growing Wildfire Risk on the Insurance Market” on September 22 at 9:00 am

Newswise: National Poll: 2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance
14-Sep-2022 9:00 AM EDT
National Poll: 2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The majority of adolescents and teens are self-conscious about their appearance, a new national poll suggests.

Newswise: Scientists say the best way to soothe a crying infant is by carrying them on a 5-minute walk
Released: 13-Sep-2022 11:30 AM EDT
Scientists say the best way to soothe a crying infant is by carrying them on a 5-minute walk
Cell Press

Most parents have experienced frustration when their infants cry excessively and refuse to sleep. Scientists have found that the best strategy to calm them down is by holding and walking with them for five minutes.

     
Released: 9-Sep-2022 9:45 AM EDT
Mold Awareness Month Creator Reiterates Need for Indoor Air Quality Vigilance
GOT MOLD

It's likely many Americans think of September as the start of football season or the beginning of a new school year.

   
Newswise: Baby Safety Month: Safe Kids Worldwide, American Cleaning Institute Join Forces to Combat Unsafe Social Media Storage Trends
Released: 8-Sep-2022 11:45 AM EDT
Baby Safety Month: Safe Kids Worldwide, American Cleaning Institute Join Forces to Combat Unsafe Social Media Storage Trends
American Cleaning Institute

This September, as part of Baby Safety Month, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Safe Kids Worldwide are raising awareness of popular but unsafe cleaning product storage trends seen on social media.

Released: 8-Sep-2022 11:10 AM EDT
How can you explain the pain? Get the latest research on pain management in the Pain channel
Newswise

The latest research and expert commentary on pain management.

Released: 7-Sep-2022 2:15 PM EDT
Study: Neighborhoods aren’t made for childfree people or single parents
Michigan State University

Over the last few years, the pandemic has forced most of us to stay home in our own neighborhoods. New research from Michigan State University found that for some groups of people, spending time in their neighborhoods is no block party.

Released: 6-Sep-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Innovators Invited to Apply for Leading Housing Affordability Prize
University of Utah

Ivory Innovations has opened nominations for the 5th Annual Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability.

24-Aug-2022 1:05 PM EDT
First impressions formed during “small talk” may influence future strategic interactions
PLOS

Study participants co-operated more with partners they believed to be extroverts in strategic games.

Released: 22-Aug-2022 3:45 PM EDT
Find expert commentary on the monkeypox outbreak here
Newswise

The latest research and expert commentary on the monkeypox outbreak.

9-Aug-2022 4:50 PM EDT
Which Leisure Activities Are Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Leisure activities, such as reading a book, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends, may help lower the risk of dementia, according to a new meta-analysis published in the August 10, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 9-Aug-2022 1:45 PM EDT
Consider yourself a foodie? Dig into these latest headlines from the Food Science channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Food Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Released: 5-Aug-2022 4:00 PM EDT
Monkeypox can spread through contaminated clothing, although it's more likely to spread through physical contact
Newswise

We rate this claim as mostly true. Among the ways monkeypox can spread is by "Touching objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or towels), and surfaces that have been used by someone with monkeypox," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection.

Released: 2-Aug-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Health System Partners with Contessa to Create Mount Sinai at Home, a Home-Based Care Continuum
Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System and Contessa, the leading comprehensive home-based care provider, announced the extension of their partnership combining Mount Sinai South Nassau’s home health agency into their existing joint venture. The new combination offers a full continuum of home-based care that includes home health, hospitalization at home, rehabilitation at home (in lieu of care at a skilled nursing facility) and palliative care at home. The home health agency will be called Mount Sinai at Home.

Released: 1-Aug-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Services combine for homeless solution
Flinders University

The majority of 575 people in South Australia with a history of chronic homelessness have found stable housing and are well on the way to a better life after three years of intensive support under the ‘Aspire’ program – Australia’s first social impact bond targeting homelessness.

Newswise: Cedars-Sinai Gives Record $36.5M to Los Angeles Community
Released: 28-Jul-2022 4:35 PM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Gives Record $36.5M to Los Angeles Community
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has awarded a record $36.5 million in grants and sponsorships to nonprofit organizations throughout Los Angeles that are working to improve access to healthcare, civic engagement, social determinants of health and other nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes.

25-Jul-2022 12:45 PM EDT
Study: Chores, Exercise, and Social Visits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Physical and mental activities, such as household chores, exercise, and visiting with family and friends, may help lower the risk of dementia, according to a new study published in the July 27, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study looked at the effects of these activities, as well as mental activities and use of electronic devices in people both with and without higher genetic risk for dementia.

Newswise: The “Sunday Scaries” are real: A third of Gen Z and Millennials struggle to fall asleep on Sunday nights
Released: 25-Jul-2022 2:30 PM EDT
The “Sunday Scaries” are real: A third of Gen Z and Millennials struggle to fall asleep on Sunday nights
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that a third of Generation Z and Millennials struggle to fall asleep on Sunday nights, often due to worrying about work.

Newswise: WVU Extension experts provide tips for safely using a chainsaw
Released: 25-Jul-2022 11:05 AM EDT
WVU Extension experts provide tips for safely using a chainsaw
West Virginia University

Chainsaws are an excellent tool used by landowners to help them keep their land clean throughout the summer. West Virginia University experts are available to provide safety tips for operating a chainsaw without experiencing injuries.

   
Released: 21-Jul-2022 3:25 PM EDT
Research Examines the Impacts of Rent Regulation and Implications for Inequality
Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School

Luis Quintero, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, recently conducted a study examining the socioeconomic impacts of rent regulation with colleagues from the University of North Texas and George Washington University.

   
Newswise: Operating a ‘smart home’ by breath control
Released: 12-Jul-2022 7:05 AM EDT
Operating a ‘smart home’ by breath control
Case Western Reserve University

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have created a simple prototype device that enables users to control “smart home” technology by changing their breathing patterns. The self-powered unit fits into the nostrils and has the potential to enhance the quality of life for people with limited mobility or inability to speak clearly. It also can be programmed provide automatic alerts to medical personnel if an individual has trouble breathing.

Released: 1-Jul-2022 1:45 PM EDT
Study Highlights Heavy Mental Health Burden of COVID-19 for ‘Shielders’
University of Bath

Research from a new study suggests that health anxiety among the clinically vulnerable groups who shielded at home has risen since the first pandemic wave, despite developments in viral treatment and the roll-out of the vaccination programme.

Released: 27-Jun-2022 1:45 PM EDT
The latest expert commentary on SCOTUS decisions, including the overturn of Roe v. Wade
Newswise

The latest expert commentary and research on SCOTUS decisions, including the overturn of Roe v. Wade

       
Newswise: With Roommates, It’s All About Chemistry, Molecularly Speaking
Released: 24-Jun-2022 3:25 PM EDT
With Roommates, It’s All About Chemistry, Molecularly Speaking
UC San Diego Health

UC San Diego researchers describe how the microbiomes of people and the homes they live in interact and change each other.

Released: 23-Jun-2022 1:35 PM EDT
Disaster Scientist Explores Role of Place Attachment Following California Wildfires
University at Albany, State University of New York

Homeowners across the United States are not only experiencing higher mortgage rates and property costs, they’re also at risk of damage from an increasing number of disasters linked to natural hazards, including wildfires.

   
Newswise: Aging in Place? Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether It’s Safe to Continue Living at Home
Released: 22-Jun-2022 10:40 AM EDT
Aging in Place? Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether It’s Safe to Continue Living at Home
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Four out of five Americans 65 and older want to stay in their homes as they age, according to a recent Associated Press poll. But deciding how long an elderly relative should live alone and when they should move to an environment with more support – such as assisted living or a nursing home – can be difficult.

Released: 14-Jun-2022 3:15 PM EDT
"Yes, optimists live longer" and more research news on Aging for media
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Aging channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
1-Jun-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Rental seekers with foreign-sounding names get fewer callbacks from landlords
PLOS

Swedish study shows applications with Arabic/Muslim-sounding names get especially few callbacks.

Released: 31-May-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Gen Z Wants Health Providers to Ask About Food, Housing, Safety & More
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Most members of Generation Z say they want their health care providers to ask about these things, and most want providers to offer information or referrals for services to address these concerns, according to a new poll.

   
Newswise: Hey, Don’t Forget to Clean the Fridge: 1 in 3 Americans Unfamiliar With Details on Appliance Upkeep
Released: 26-May-2022 3:10 PM EDT
Hey, Don’t Forget to Clean the Fridge: 1 in 3 Americans Unfamiliar With Details on Appliance Upkeep
American Cleaning Institute

More than one-third of Americans (36%) are not familiar with manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and maintaining their home appliances, such as refrigerators, HVAC systems, or washers and dryers, according to findings released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).

Newswise: Wealthiest homeowners most at risk of wildfire hazard
Released: 26-May-2022 2:10 PM EDT
Wealthiest homeowners most at risk of wildfire hazard
Institute of Physics (IOP) Publishing

The top ten per cent most valuable homes in the western United States are 70% more likely to be in high wildfire hazard areas than median-value properties, measured by county, according to a new study published today in Environmental Research Letters.

Released: 25-May-2022 12:45 PM EDT
Three Initiatives Honored for Tackling Nation’s Housing Affordability Crisis
University of Utah

Today, Ivory Innovations announced the three winners of the Fourth Annual Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability for their efforts to tackle the nation’s housing affordability crisis.

Released: 17-May-2022 1:45 PM EDT
Stress could make us more likable, and other Behavioral Science news tips
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 4-May-2022 1:45 PM EDT
Survey of LA homeless finds few want group shelter beds
RAND Corporation

A unique study conducting counts and surveys of unsheltered people in three parts of Los Angeles found that nearly half had been offered housing in the past, but they cited the housing intake process, desires for privacy and concerns about safety as obstacles they face in efforts to get off the streets, according to a new RAND Corporation report.

Released: 4-May-2022 9:40 AM EDT
Home is where the hospital is
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Hospital at home programs, and remote patient monitoring from home, hold promise for discharging patients earlier or keeping them out of the emergency room or hospital. But policy decisions will affect their future.



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