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24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Trying to Eat More Vegetables? Snacking on Carrots Might Help
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A new study found that eating a snack of baby carrots just three times a week significantly increased skin carotenoids in young adults. Levels of these phytonutrients were boosted even more when this healthy snack was combined with a multivitamin containing the carotenoid beta carotene.

24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Could Dad’s Diet Influence His Offsprings’ Health?
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A study performed in mice has uncovered a potential new tool to combat the escalating issue of childhood obesity. The research suggests that a simple dietary change, in the form of a fish oil supplement taken by fathers, might help address this pressing health concern.

24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Compound from Olives Shows Promise for Treating Obesity and Diabetes
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

Findings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. The research could pave the way to the development of safe and inexpensive natural products for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes in people.

24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Higher Calcium and Zinc Intake Linked with Healthier Pregnancy Outcomes
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc in the three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorders during their pregnancy compared with those who had lower intakes of these essential minerals, according to new research.

Newswise: Sunscreen Is Your Best Friend This Summer
Released: 28-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Sunscreen Is Your Best Friend This Summer
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Soaking up rays by the beach or pool feels good, but it's harsh for your skin. The United States lacks advanced formula sunscreens found in Europe and other countries, so experts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, advocate better use of the products we have.

Released: 28-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
UWF earns highest marks in University history in key Board of Governors’ metrics
University of West Florida

UWF displayed a strong performance in metrics measuring retention, median wages upon graduation and high-impact practices in the Florida Board of Governors 2023-24 performance-based funding model.

Released: 28-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Enhancing Nasal Endoscopy with AI
Ochsner Health

A team of researchers from Ochsner Health recently published an insightful article in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology exploring the application of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of nasal endoscopy.

Released: 28-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Moffitt Researchers Develop Synthesis Method to Enhance Access to Cancer-Fighting Withanolides
Moffitt Cancer Center

Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have developed a groundbreaking method for the scalable synthesis of withanolides.

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Released: 28-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
A 'CURE' for the Old School Science Lab
University of Minnesota Duluth Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI)

Ask a student what they want to learn, and you’ll often get a shrug. How can they know what they, as yet, don’t know? But trigger their curiosity, let that lead them, and you have students engaging in real world research. NRRI is helping UMD first year students unravel the mysteries of biochar by letting them lead with curiosity.

   
Released: 28-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
The Bright Side of Brightline and the Nation's First High-Speed Rail Line
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

After decades of talk, work on the nation’s first high-speed rail project began recently when Brightline West broke ground on a 218-mile passenger rail service connecting Las Vegas to Southern California.

   
Newswise: Updated software improves slicing for large-format 3D printing
Released: 28-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Updated software improves slicing for large-format 3D printing
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed the first additive manufacturing slicing computer application to simultaneously speed and simplify digital conversion of accurate, large-format three-dimensional parts in a factory production setting. The technology, known as Slicer 2, can help widen the use of 3D printing for larger objects made from metallic and composite materials.

Newswise: New Device Inspired by Python Teeth Doubles Strength of Rotator Cuff Repairs
27-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
New Device Inspired by Python Teeth Doubles Strength of Rotator Cuff Repairs
Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science

Columbia University researchers have developed a python-tooth-inspired device as a supplement to current rotator cuff suture repair, and found that it nearly doubled repair strength. Their biomimetic approach following the design of python teeth helps to reattach tendons to bone more securely. The device not only augments the strength of the repair but can also be customized to the patient.

Newswise: Mount Sinai Study Reveals Significant Differences in RNA Editing Between Postmortem and Living Human Brain
Released: 28-Jun-2024 12:35 PM EDT
Mount Sinai Study Reveals Significant Differences in RNA Editing Between Postmortem and Living Human Brain
Mount Sinai Health System

In a study published June 26 in Nature Communications, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reported finding major differences between postmortem and living prefrontal cortex brain tissues as they relate to one of the most abundant RNA modifications in the brain, known as adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) editing.

Released: 28-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Penn researchers will investigate link between TBI and dementia with $10M NIH grant
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

An international team of researchers led by Penn Medicine will investigate the link between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) over the next five years with a $10 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Released: 28-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Moon ‘swirls’ could be magnetized by unseen magmas
Washington University in St. Louis

In a laboratory setting, experimental petrologists at Washington University recreated the magnetizing reactions that could be causing the mysterious, light-colored features on the Moon’s surface, known as lunar swirls.

Released: 28-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Iranians Vote in Snap Presidential Election
George Washington University

The election follows the sudden death of president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a plane crash on May 19, 2024. ...

Released: 28-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Biden’s Debate Performance Fuels Concerns Among Democrats
George Washington University

In the first general election debate of 2024, Biden's halting performance and moments of confusion exacerbated concerns among Democrats.

Released: 28-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Supreme Court to Grant Power to Local Governments to Remove Homeless Encampments
George Washington University

The Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that restricted local leaders' abilities to address homelessness. ...

Released: 28-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Jan 6 Supreme Court Decision
George Washington University

The Supreme Court handed down its decision on an obstruction charge that had been used for hundreds of January 6th rioters, ...



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