PARIS, France, Feb. 28 -- Sanofi, a life sciences company, issued the following news release: * * * Press Release: Acoziborole Winthrop, developed by DNDi and Sanofi, receives CHMP positive opinion as three-tablet, single-dose treatment for most common form of sleeping sickness Acoziborole Winthrop, developed by DNDi and Sanofi, receives CHMP positive opinion as three-tablet, single-dose treatment for most common form of sleeping sickness * Recommendation based on phase 2/3 study demonstrat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Dottie Rosenbaum, senior fellow and director of Federal SNAP Policy, senior director of research Joseph Llobrera, research associate Catlin Nchako, and research analyst Luis Nunez, all of the Food Assistance team: * * * SNAP's "Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility" Supports Working Families and Those Saving for the Future The Trump Administration is poised to issue a proposed regulation/[1] esse more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * To: Dr. Thomas Keane, Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW Floor 7, Washington, DC 20201 Re: MGMA Response to HHS Office of the Secretary NPRM, Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity Dear Dr. Kea more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Researchers uncover why a rare disease resulting in abnormal fat loss can also lead to diabetes Help from patients with FPLD2 reveals answers * Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose as a necessary and metabolically active organ, carrying out many vital functions within the  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Promotion and tenure granted to 35 * Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting. The actions take effect July 1. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * Rare Disease Day has special meaning for OMRF scientist * Rare diseases affect an estimated 300 million people worldwide - so many that the last day of February is set aside each year to recognize them. For Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Wan Hee Yoon, Ph.D., this year's Rare Disease Day carries more significance than usual. It comes the same week that The American J more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Six U-M medical research teams picked for virtual science tournament From lab research on diabetes, aortic aneurysms and ALS to data on veteran suicide, Medicaid policy impacts and HIV in newborns, they're competing in STAT Madness * March means tournament time for the University of Michigan - not just for the basketball teams, but for the me more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Spousal Loss Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia, Mortality among Men, but Not Women *. marriage Widowed men experienced a decrease in physical and cognitive health, as well as social support, while widowed women tended to experience an increase in happiness and life satisfaction. The loss of a spouse is an incredibly emotional and stressful experience, and as populations conti more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Targeted PET/CT Predicts Early Treatment Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org A new targeted PET/CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients in as little as four weeks, and potentially even at the start of treatment, according to new research publish more PR

SWINDON, England, Feb. 28 [Category: Business] (TNSjou) -- The UK Research and Innovation posted the following news on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Cellular switch casts light on why humans are active in the day * Scientists have discovered why humans are not nocturnal. A new study, published today in the Science Journal, reveals that the answer is in the genes. Early mammalian ancestors were nocturnal, sleeping during the day while the dinosaurs dominated the land. However some mammalian line more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Seasonality likely to affect male fertility, study shows The quality of sperm is highest in the summer and lowest in the winter according to a new study by scientists at University of Manchester, Queen's University (Ontario, Canada), and Cryos International (Aarhus, Denmark). The researchers found the same pattern of seasonal variation in the highest quality sperm in two very diffe more PR

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release: * * * E-biking boosts health, physical activity levels, study finds Participants in a New Zealand e-bike pilot programme say cycling has improved their physical and mental health and helped in managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma, a study from the University of Otago, Wellington -Otakou Whakaihu Waka, Poneke has found. The researchers explored the impact of e-biking on the  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM-Louisiana's Justin Nguyen Named Student Researcher of the Year By Danielle Voumard For Justin Nguyen '26, being named VCOM-Louisiana's Student Researcher of the Year is both an honor and a reflection of years spent asking thoughtful questions, embracing persistence, and pursuing research that can advance patient care. His journey into medicine and research is deep more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 25 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A by Lisa Prevost, with Anne Fadiman, professor in the practice of English in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences:  * * * 'Frog and Other Essays': a neglected pet, polar explorers, and classroom connections Anne Fadiman's latest essay collection draws on nostalgia, loss, and personal passions -- including teaching nonfiction writing at Yale. * The seven essays in Anne Fadiman's new collection, "Frog and Other Essays" (F more PR