PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 17 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Accolades: Awards, honors and appointments November * Philip Adeniyi joins African Brain Journal editorial board Philip Adeniyi, Ph.D. (OHSU) Philip A. Adeniyi, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Stephen Back, M.D., Ph.D., was invited to join the pioneer editorial team of the African Brain Journal, or ABJ, established by the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa. This appointment more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Chronic pain may increase the risk of high blood pressure in adults * Research Highlights: * Chronic pain may be linked to the development of high blood pressure. * The duration and location of pain was associated with the likelihood of developing high blood pressure. In addition, depression and inflammation explained some of the association between chronic pain and more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU President McCullough, distinguished researchers inducted into Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida * Florida State University President Richard McCullough was among an outstanding class of inductees and new members of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL) who were honored during the organization's annual conference on Nov. 7 in Orlando. Six FSU re more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces Appointments to State Boards and Advisory Councils * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced he has appointed a number of distinguished leaders to state boards and councils. West Virginia Optometry Board Governor Morrisey has appointed Dr. Thomas Moore to the West Virginia Optometry Board. Dr. Moore, a native of Fairmont, West Virginia more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Nov. 18 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Lehigh Launches Inaugural Future Makers Convocation The university honored 96 seniors for bold achievements in research, innovation and community impact beyond the classroom. Lehigh University recently held its inaugural Future Makers Convocation, a celebration of students with senior standing whose work and insight are shaping the future of our community, economy and planet. On Nov. 12, 150 members of the more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Nov. 16, 2025, by Paige Geralds with Jon-Patrick Allem, associate professor at the School of Public Health: * * * Unregulated and Unsafe: Expert Warns of Risks in Substance Use Reduction Apps A Rutgers Health researcher says untested mobile and artificial intelligence health tools are misleading users with false claims * In a commentary published by the Journal of the American Medical Association,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists Identify Two Key Targets of Common Cold Virus * RICHLAND, Wash.Scientists were pleased when they learned more about how the common cold gains a foothold in the body, identifying key cellular checkpoints that are important targets of the virus. But the real excitement extends far beyond the cold virus, which is a coronavirus like MERS-CoV or COVID-causing SA more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Sharper MRI scans may be on horizon thanks to new physics-based model * Researchers at Rice University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have unveiled a physics-based model of magnetic resonance relaxation that bridges molecular-scale dynamics with macroscopic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signals, promising new insight into how contrast agents interact with water molecules. This advancement paves the way  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 17 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Study: Body's circadian rhythm may increase overnight cardiovascular risk in people with sleep apnea * New research suggests that the circadian system in people with obstructive sleep apnea may disrupt blood vessel function overnight, which may help explain the higher risk of nighttime heart attacks in people with sleep apnea. The research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests the  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 18 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Three Yalies awarded 2026 Rhodes Scholarships Three Yale seniors are among 32 American recipients of Rhodes Scholarships, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious academic awards for graduate study. * Three Yale College seniors who have both excelled academically and demonstrated a commitment to social impact have received 2026 Rhodes scholarships, one of the world's oldest and most prestigiou more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Chimps that use lethal aggression to expand their territory gain reproductive advantages But scientists caution against drawing parallels to human behavior * Fifteen years ago, researchers led by John Mitani of the University of Michigan witnessed the Ngogo chimpanzees in Uganda kill its neighbors and overtake their territory. But the question remained why the Ngogo chimps were driven to exp more PR

RENO, Nevada, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * UNR Med students make an impact through research Driven by curiosity and compassion, medical students are conducting research that bridges science and community impact By Reilly Moss University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) medical students are making their mark through impactful research recognized on local and national stages. Their work reflects UNR Med's commitment to advancing sc more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Georgetown University Law Center issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Where Law and Data Meet: Georgetown Law Hosts 19th Annual Conference on Empirical Legal Studies Leading scholars in law, economics, political science and other fields gathered at Georgetown Law Oct. 24 and 25 for the 19th annual Conference on Empirical Legal Studies (CELS), the premier conference for researchers interested in empirical analysis of law and legal institutions. This year ma more PR