CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Repeal of Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Linked to 26% Increase in Crash-Related Hospital Costs Rising costs from motorcycle crashes threaten trauma center stability as public dollars cover millions in preventable spending, study shows Key Takeaways * Repeal of Michigan's universal motorcycle helmet law was associated with a $5,785 increase in inpatient costs p more PR

PASADENA, California, March 3 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Ancient Zircon Crystals Provide a Window into Early Earth History * There are many open questions about how our planet formed 4.55 billion years ago: When did plate tectonics start? When did the earth's mantle begin to vigorously circulate in a process called convection? What was Earth like early in its lifetime? Because no rock records from the earliest years of the earth remain, researc more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Recognized as a Groundbreaking Life Scientist * Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., K.C.S.L. was recently featured in a graphic timeline that celebrated the milestone achievements of Black life scientists over the past 100 years. The timeline was developed to mark the 100th anniversary of Black History Month by the scientific journal BioTechniques. "I am hon more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Engineering a better heartbeat * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Many patients with heart disease -including those suffering from atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common arrythmia or abnormal heart rhythm in elder populations -require surgical procedures, all of which differ slightly to account for the precise structural and sign more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Injectable "satellite livers" could offer an alternative to liver transplantation * More than 10,000 Americans who suffer from chronic liver disease are on a waitlist for a liver transplant, but there are not enough donated organs for all of those patients. Additionally, many people with liver failure aren't eligible for a transplant if they are not healthy enough to tolerate the s more PR

LONDON, England, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Miniscule fossil discovery reveals fresh clues into the evolution of the earliest-known relative of all primates * Breaking research 3rd March 2026 Purgatorius had previously only been found in the upper regions of North America, this discovery, 500 miles south, suggests they diversified soon after the mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous Peer- more PR

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, March 4 (TNSjou) -- The North American Menopause Society, an organization that promotes the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Vaginal Estrogen Therapy Not Linked to Cancer Recurrence in Survivors of Endometrial Cancer New study demonstrates safety of short-term exposure to vaginal estrogen therapy in younger survivors of endometr more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, March 4 (TNSjou) -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * Oakland University Professor Ali Woerner co-authors article in 'Neurology' journal Oakland University faculty member Ali Woerner, associate professor of dance in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance, is a co-author -- alongside 21 additional contributors -- of a peer-reviewed article published Feb. 19, 2026, in Neurology, the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology and one of the highe more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 4 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Historical Review celebrates 30 years at PSU Thirty years ago, the Pacific Historical Review made Portland State University its home. Since then, dozens of undergraduate and graduate students have helped shape the nationally recognized journal -- gaining hands-on experience in academic publishing as they move each issue from submission to print. Founded in 1932, the Pacific Historical Revi more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Study: Sympathy Works Best on Health Warnings * Getting someone to curb or stop harmful behaviors takes not just a convincing argument, but one that evokes sympathy, says one UConn researcher whose recent study of cancer warning labels shows the benefits of using the emotion as an influencer. Part of a larger look at the effectiveness of two types of pictorial warning labels on alcohol, the lates more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 4 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * Burning issues in the use of hi-vis Authored by: Elizabeth Humphrys, Jesse Adams Stein and Bettina Frankham Hi-vis garments are increasingly being used as uniforms, often regardless of whether visibility is a safety issue. The irony is that the proliferation of poor-quality gear is itself posing a work health and safety risk. Complaints have emerged that the new Australia Post uniform is causi more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 4 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Seeking to Make an Impact, Resident Becomes Standout Researcher Driven by all kinds of research, Dr. Magnus Chun has a keen interest in gastroenterology topics. Author: Robin Biffinger In a medical school chock-full of prolific researchers, Dr. Magnus Chun, third-year resident in internal medicine, clearly stands out. According to Dr. Deborah Kuhls, professor and acute care surgery chie more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, March 3 (TNSjou) -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Professor, Students Publish Positive Environmental Findings in E. coli Research Wilkes Professor & Students Publish Research on How E. coli Precipitates Calcium Carbonate and Its Positive Implications on Environment * E. coli gets a bad rap. Associated more often in the public consciousness with illness and food recalls than with anything beneficial, E. coli (Escherichia coli) is actua more PR