ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 [Category: Medical] (TNSjou) -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * New ACS Study Finds Cancer Survival Rates Lower in Rural Areas, Aligned With Disparities in Receipt of Care * A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that the overall five-year cancer survival rates for each stage of cancer (localized, regional, distant) were lower in non-metropolitan areas for Black and White individuals in the Uni more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * One day to hide and 300 to find - inside the minds of murderers The incidence of temporary storage sites was among the novel findings of a groundbreaking Australian Catholic University study into group-based body disposal in murder cases. ACU criminologist Nathan Ryan examined 36 cases of group-based body disposal in Australia between 1988 and 2020 and found unique hiding behaviours  more PR

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Cadence Partners with TSMC to Power Next-Generation Innovations Using AI Flows and IP for TSMC Advanced Nodes and 3DFabric * Cadence's AI design flows support TSMC's N2 and A16 technologies * Cadence 3D-IC solutions provide comprehensive support for latest TSM more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Cato Institute research fellow Andrew Gillen from a Sept. 16, 2025, hearing entitled "No More Surprises: Reforming College Pricing for Students and Families": * * * Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Wilson, and esteemed members of the committee, thank you for giving me the opportunity to testify on these important matters. Today's topic on price more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Fintech Fight: US and EU Clash Transatlantic fault lines are widening over whether fintechs should pay for customer financial data. By Padraig Nolan The European Union is worried about the US dominance of credit cards and digital wallets in payment services. It already requires banks to give fintechs free access to customer account data. Now it is preparing to mandate the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Kremlin Snarls as Norway Surges Ukraine Aid As Norway's defense spending and support for Ukraine sharply increase, Russia has taken notice. By Heine Brekke At the start of this year, Norway came under attack. Not from a hostile power, but from its traditional Nordic friends. How, they asked, could Oslo benefit so much from rising oil and gas prices following Russia's all- more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Combination of Diet and Medication Reprograms Fatal Childhood Tumors * Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that combining a specialized diet with an approved medication interrupts the growth of high-risk neuroblastoma, a deadly pediatric cancer, by reprogramming tumor behav more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Sept. 25 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * EKU Psychology Highlights Telehealth Strategies During Suicide Prevention Month Suicide Prevention Month in September brings awareness to one of the leading causes of death in the United States, especially among young adults. According to Best Colleges, suicide causes about 21% of all injury-related deaths in ages 18-24. Evidence-based practice within Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) Clinical Psych more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Single Drug Shows Promise to Treat PTSD, Pain, and Alcohol Misuse By Gisele Galoustian About 12 million adults in the United States are affected by PTSD, impacting between 4% and 8% of the adult population - and up to 30% of military personnel and veterans. Strikingly, 63% of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder also suffer fro more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How some 911 callers become criminal suspects * When reporting violent events to 911, callers who fail to express expected levels of emotion and urgency may trigger suspicion that they are participants in the crime they are reporting - potentially the first step toward a wrongful conviction, Cornell research finds. In four studies involving roughly 1,800 civilians and 300 law enforcement officers who listened more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * In Appearance on Morning Joe, Cantwell Defends Freedom of the Press, Demands FCC Chairman Carr Testify Before Commerce Committee This morning, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation - which oversees the Federal Communicatio more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Key driver of pancreatic cancer spread identified * A Cornell-led study has revealed how a deadly form of pancreatic cancer enters the bloodstream, solving a long-standing mystery of how the disease spreads and identifying a promising target for therapy. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is among the most lethal cancers, with fewer than 10% of patients surviving five years after diagnosis. Its microenvironment more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Social Media Trend "RaptureTok" Spreads Misinformation * WASHINGTON (September 24, 2025)- Social media influencers have been spreading warnings and tips to prepare for an impending "rapture," with reposts spreading on TikTok videos as well as Facebook groups including hundreds of thousands of members. According to the Washington Post, Google searches for "rapture" outpaced those for Taylor  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals' NYC Care Program Launches Citywide Public Awareness Campaign Focused on Health Care Access * The multilingual "Light the Way" campaign features new artwork and video content focused on highlighting the benefits of the program, particularly among immigrant communities NYC Health + Hospitals' NYC Care is a health care access program available to all more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Ramesh Sagili, a professor of horticulture at Oregon State University, from a Sept. 16, 2025, hearing entitled "An Examination of the State of the Specialty Crop Industry": * * * Chair Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, Representative Salinas, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the role of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to help support a robust and dive more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * New peer-reviewed EWG study finds eating some produce increases pesticide levels in people EWG also emphasizes fruits and vegetables remain vital to a healthy diet * Consuming some types of fruits and vegetables can increase the levels of harmful pesticides detected in people's bodies, according to a new peer-reviewed study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S14384639250 more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * The power of touch: Skin-to-skin contact linked to preemie brain growth Highlights: * Skin-to-skin care in preterm infants born before 32 weeks was linked to measurable differences in brain development. * Longer cuddle sessions were associated with signs of brain growth in regions tied to emotional and stress regulation as well as memory. * Both session length and amount per day more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * New research at K-State swats back at mosquito-borne virus threatening pork industry Collaboration between the College of Veterinary Medicine and NBAF yields new JEV insights. By Joe Mongomery, College of Veterinary Medicine Kansas State University researchers and collaborators are creating a buzz in the world of mosquito-borne virus research with a new study on Japanese encephalitis virus, or J more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Leads Senate Democrats to Probe First Amendment Violations by FCC Chairman Carr in New Inquiry * Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led eight Senate Democrats in demanding answers from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr about the Commission's unprecedented assault on freedom of the press, following its implicit threat to revoke's ABC's broadcast license more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Sept. 25 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Article by Oh published in the Physical Educator Dr. Daekyun Oh, assistant professor of Physical Education, co-authored a research article in the Physical Educator, an Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) peer-reviewed journal. The article, titled "Exploring Preservice Teachers' Perceptions of Humanities-Oriented Physical Education," examined how preservice teachers engage in the lear more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Study Reveals How CEOs Become Social Media Celebrities New research led by Stevens' professor Ann Mooney Murphy shows that posting frequently, positively, and with variety can boost CEO visibility and influence online * A new study published in the Journal of Management Studies uncovers how top executives rise to celebrity status on social media -- and why it matters for business and b more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Talk explores medicine and social justice activism Oct. 6 * The role social justice advocacy should play in medicine will be examined by Sally Satel, a practicing psychiatrist and lecturer at Yale University School of Medicine, in her talk, "Medicine in the Age of Social Justice Activism" on Monday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in Statler Hall, room 198. The talk, sponsored by the Program on Freedom and Free Societies ( more PR

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, Sept. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrapup: * * * The ASAM Weekly for September 23rd, 2025 * This Week in the ASAM Weekly Over 34 states have laws allowing the involuntary treatment of individuals with severe substance use disorders (SUDs), but in many of the states, these laws have not been enforced. In response, the president recently signed an executive order directing vigorous support of such st more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Predictive Lab Test for Cardiac Events Still Rare but Increasing Analysis of 300 million patient records shows only 0.2% of the U.S. population has been tested for lipoprotein(a) By Lizelda Lopez - llopez2@ucsd.edu Researchers from University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that testing for lipoprotein(a) -- a genetic risk factor for heart disease - more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Inhaling Cannabis May Greatly Increase Your Risk of Lung Disease If you're looking to reduce your chances of developing lung disease, say experts at UC San Francisco, then it may be smart to avoid inhaling cannabis. A new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that inhaling marijuana every day is associated with a 44% increased chance of  more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Smart device uses AI and bioelectronics to speed up wound healing process A wearable device called "a-Heal," designed by engineers at UC Santa Cruz, aims to optimize each stage of wound healing the process. Key takeaways * Preclinical tests show the device speeds healing by about 25% compared to standard care. * The system offers personalized treatment and can be pa more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Study reveals user preferences for social media in the AR 'metaverse' Research explores how privacy and content format impact users' level of comfort in sharing and consuming social media AR content. Key takeaways * People feel most comfortable engaging with AR social media in private spaces and prefer familiar 2D video formats over 3D or static images. * Insights ca more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Distribution of fat could influence cancer risk, study suggests How fat is distributed in people's bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The international study is published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) today [24 September]. * Scientists have already shown that having obesity more PR

BRISTOL, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Regular exercise 'rewires' heart-control nerves differently on left and right side, study finds Frequent exercise doesn't just strengthen the heart - it also changes the nerves that control it, according to new research which could guide more targeted and effective care for common heart problems. * The study, led by the University of Bristol (UK), shows for the first time that moderate  more PR

KOLN, Germany, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cologne issued the following news release: * * * How synapses stick together Scientists in Cologne offer a molecular perspective on the architecture of a synapse. They have discovered that a protein in the brain forms flexible filaments, thereby acting as an essential building block of inhibitory synapses. * A team of scientists from the University of Cologne's Institute of Biochemistry has made a decisive discovery about the molecular b more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Captivity makes salmon less symmetrical Salmon reared in captivity are more asymmetrical compared to wild salmon, suggesting higher stress levels, new research finds. * The stress of captivity is likely to be causing reared salmon to be less symmetrical in appearance, according to a new study. Research by the University of Eastern Finland, Natural Resources Institute Finland, and Cardif more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Low labour market participation may be the first sign of dementia up to ten years before diagnosis A new study from Finland shows that low labour market participation for non-retirement related reasons may be an early indicator of dementia already years before the first evident symptoms occur. The study also identified other social markers that may be indicative of dementia up to ten years more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Study models how human behavior, lockdowns and restrictions shaped COVID's spread By Brendan M. Lynch University of Kansas researcher Folashade Agusto trained as an applied mathematician, though today she's an associate professor of ecology & evolutionary biology. She uses that mathematical training and computers to model infectious diseases. Her goal is "to identify ways in which we can mitigat more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Changing the narrative on the 'Dark Ages' - earth-core evidence reveals British economy did not collapse on departure from Roman Empire and a Viking-Age industrial boom Evidence from a five-metre-long sediment core has provided archaeologists from the Universities of Nottingham and Cambridge with the first unbroken timeline of Britain's economic history from the 5th century to the p more PR

GUILFORD, England, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Body-positive and humorous parody social media inspire gratitude and motivate women to challenge unrealistic body standards Exposure to body-positive imagery and humorous content parodying negative body stereotypes on social media inspires women to take action against unrealistic beauty standards, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The research, published in the jour more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Having Trouble Concentrating or Remembering? It's Not Just You, Study Finds A new study shows a sharp rise in rates of cognitive disability within the U.S. over the past decade. Adults under the age of 40 experienced the greatest increase in risk, with 2023 rates of nearly 1 in 10. "I was shocked at first," says Ka-Ho Wong, research associate of neuroimmunology at University of U more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Sept. 24 (TNSrpt) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Non-native English speakers face significant disadvantages in the humanities Survey of 1615 philosophers from 68 countries Scholars whose mother tongue is not English face more hurdles in academia than native English speakers, Uwe Peters and his colleagues find in a new international survey of philosophers. Across proficiency levels, non-native English speakers needed considerably longer to rea more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Warren Presses Treasury Secretary Bessent on Trump's Argentina Bailout United States Senator Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, pressed Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent for details on President Donald Trump's plan to bail out Argentin more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Yale Law School issued the following news: * * * Professor Akhil Reed Amar Offers Historical Narrative of Constitutional Equality in America "Born Equal: Remaking America's Constitution, 1840-1920," the latest book by Akhil Reed Amar '84, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale, recounts the dramatic constitutional debates that were taking place during the 80 years that followed the Civil War. Through those debates, especially surrounding ra more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Yale Study: Veterans Suffer Higher Rates of Intimate Partner Violence Than Active-Duty Service Members A new Yale-led study published in Journal of Interpersonal Violence (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08862605251370402) concludes that veterans suffer from higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) than active-duty service members. The study, done in collaborat more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * 'Primed and ready': How one fast-acting type of white blood cell fights off infection in infants A new Yale study helps explain why babies respond differently to infections than adults. * From the moment they're born, newborns -- or, specifically, their immune systems -- must learn to fight germs without harming their own tissues. In a new study, Yale researchers found that one type of im more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 25 (TNSxrep) -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * U.S. adults report rising rates of cognitive disability In a 10-year study, U.S. adults reported growing rates of problems with their memory, concentration, and decision-making abilities, with the figure doubling among the youngest cohort. * Rates of self-reported cognitive disability among U.S. adults are on the increase, driven largely by a surprising jump among young adults ages 18 to 3 more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Yale-Led Study Reveals Why Younger Veterans Face Higher PTSD Risk Younger U.S. military veterans are three times more likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than their older counterparts, largely due to greater psychological and social challenges, according to a new study led by researchers at Yale School of Medicine and the National Center for PTSD. Published online Sept more PR