DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 6 in 10 U.S. women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050 * Statement Highlights: * Over the next 25 years, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease is expected to rise sharply, as nearly 60% of women in the U.S. could have high blood pressure by 2050, up from about 5 in 10 previously reported for 2020, according to projecti more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 26 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Adding up healthcare costs for breast cancer survivors * A University of Queensland study has found breast cancer survivors face significant and persistent out-of-pocket costs for their ongoing healthcare. Dr Aarushi Dhingra led a study while completing her PhD at UQ, investigating the financial repercussions of surviving a breast cancer diagnosis. "While more and more people are now surviving b more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Changes in smoking status and their associations with risk of Parkinson's, death A new study of smokers finds that currently smoking is associated with a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but quitting smoking was associated with a lower risk of death. The study was published on February 25, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the America more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * In football players with repeated head impacts, inflammation related to brain changes Study of former college, pro players also found brain changes related to worse memory Highlights * A new study of former American football players looked at how a history of repetitive head impacts may be associated with cognitive and behavioral symptoms later in life. * more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Specialized Care for Older Adults Leads to Shorter Hospital Stays and Fewer Complications A tailored geriatric surgical pathway results in 50% lower risk of complications such as respiratory failure and sepsis Key Takeaways * Older adults receiving surgery at a hospital with a dedicated geriatric surgical pathway spent one fewer day in the hospital and faced a 50 more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Benzodiazepine Use Declines Across the U.S., Led by Reductions in Older Adults * Benzodiazepine treatment declined among U.S. adults between 2018 and 2022, with the steepest drop among adults ages 56 and older, according to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Despite the overall decrease, co- more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 26 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Bepirovirsen accepted for regulatory review in Japan as a potential first-in-class treatment for chronic hepatitis B - Submission supported by statistically significant and clinically meaningful functional cure rates demonstrated in pivotal phase III B-Well trials - Nearly 1 million people in Japan live with chronic hepatitis B1, a leading cause of liver cancer2  more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- England, DATE -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ: * * * Many post-authorisation studies fail to comply with public disclosure rules Better adherence is required for greater research transparency, say researchers * Many post-authorisation studies registered with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) fail to comply with legal requirements and recommendations to make their findings public, finds a study (https://www.bmj.com/content more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Cherry compounds may slow aggressive breast cancer, study discovers * Natural compounds found in dark sweet cherries may help slow the growth and spread of one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, according to new research from Texas A&M University. The study examined the effects of anthocyanins -natural plant pigments that give fruits like dark sweet cherries their deep red color -on triple- more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Don't Panic: 'Humanity's Last Exam' has begun * When artificial intelligence systems began acing long-standing academic assessments, researchers realized they had a problem: the tests were too easy. Popular evaluations, such as the Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU) exam, once considered formidable, are no longer challenging enough to meaningfully test advanced AI systems. To address thi more PR

BRISTOL, England, Feb. 25 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * Global gaps in use of two life-saving antenatal treatments for premature babies, reveals worldwide analysis * When a baby is born before 30 weeks of gestation, they have a higher risk of death or serious health challenges, including stroke, respiratory problems, and disabilities like cerebral palsy. Magnesium sulphate is a cost-effective treatment that, when given to the mother before a pre-term b more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Medical student calls for better data to address racial disparities in maternal and baby care Ebonee Lennord hopes her research will drive change and amplify voices of Black patients, ultimately leading to more equitable treatment and care. By Lisa Polewski Ebonee Lennord knows Black patients are not getting equitable treatment during pregnancy and childbirth, and she's doing her part to change that. more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Neurosurgeons Are Really Good at Removing Brain Tumors, and They're About To Get Even Better * When removing cancerous tissue in the brain, neurosurgeons often use "awake brain mapping" to minimize the risk of causing unintended disruptions to a patient's quality of life while removing as much tumor as possible. This practice, which has been used for decades, involves waking a patient up mid-surg more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 25 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * New database may unlock potential of lipids in treating, preventing disease * A new tool enables biomedical researchers from around the world to quickly see the connections between lipids and proteins inside cells, thanks to a new initiative led by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University. Scientists say the new open-access database and dashboard could accelerate new treatments involv more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Research Identifies Blind Spots in AI Medical Triage * ChatGPT Health, a widely used consumer artificial intelligence (AI) tool that provides health guidance directly to the public-i ncluding advice about how urgently to seek medical care-may fail to direct users appropriately to emergency care in a significant number of serious cases, according to researchers at the Icahn School o more PR

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Feb. 26 -- The Royal Society of Edinburgh issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * RSE awards provide over pound sterling856K boost to Scotland's research sector We are pleased to announce that 91 exceptional research projects were selected at the autumn 2025 Research Awards open call. Over pound sterling856,000 will fund innovative research across a range of academic fields, enabling projects such as virtual reality interventions to support emotional regul more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Questions Surgeon General Nominee on Past Statements on Psychedelic Drug Use, Fraudulent Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, at a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, U.S. Senator Susan Collins questioned Dr. Casey Means, nominee to serve as Surgeon General, about her past statements regarding psychedelic drug use and comments she made cha more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Student Urges Better Lyme Care at HHS Roundtable With Kennedy * by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer After spending nearly four years fighting a disease many doctors could not diagnose and insurers would not cover, Cedarville University student Sam Sofio found himself addressing federal health leaders about the realities of living with Lyme disease -transforming years of private suffering into more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * Shell shock! Peanut waste can be turned into high-quality futuristic graphene UNSW Sydney engineers have developed a cheaper and greener way to make graphene from leftover peanut shells. Researchers at UNSW have discovered a new way to make graphene, a remarkable 'wonder material', using just discarded peanut shells. The development opens the door to cheaper, more sustainable electronic more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * Women, children bearing brunt of homelessness in New Zealand More than half of those experiencing homelessness in New Zealand are women, often mothers of young children and living in uninhabitable housing or sharing accommodation, a researcher at the University of Otago, Wellington - Otakou Whakaihu Waka, Poneke, says. The lead author of a new study, Dr Brodie Fraser from the Department more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Saving Sea Lions with Soft Robotics UNLV mechanical engineering lab creates 3D-printed synthetic sea lion pelvis, enhancing veterinary capabilities and countering ongoing beaching crisis. Author: John Domol Scores of sea lions continue to beach themselves along the Southern California coastline, stricken with sickness. Toxic algae blooms are to blame, though a mechanical enginee more PR