LEIDEN, The Netherlands, June 10 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * Always losing your way? Leiden psychologists investigate topographical disorientation at Lowlands Always losing your way, even in places you've been visiting for years? You may have Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD). Psychologists from Leiden are investigating this relatively little-known condition at the Lowlands festival. 'The ideal place to study getting lost.' DTD is a lifelong disorder in which the brain is incapable of making a mental more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 10 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * 'You Are Never Done Learning,' Two-Time UT Health Sciences Doctoral Grad Says * Brittany Grayless holds not one but two doctorates from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. Already a Doctor of Audiology (AuD), she graduated in May with a PhD in Speech and Hearing Science from the university. "You are never done learning," says Dr. Grayless, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech Path more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * 2026-2027 candidates for national office * The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn't constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters of any candidate to the exclusion of others who may stand for election. DAV members may announce their candidacy at any time, up to and including the time of election at the 2026 DAV an more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Fewer than 1 in 4 with stroke, 1 in 7 with brain injury receive inpatient rehab Disparities found across sex, race, insurance and income Highlights: * A new study has found fewer than one in four people hospitalized due to stroke, and fewer than one in seven with traumatic brain injury, are discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility. * The analysis of 444,908 people with stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule. The letter focuses specifically on the proposed Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded (CJR-X) Model, which mandates selected acute care hospitals to participate in an episode-based payment program beginning October 1, 2027. AMRPA's main objections relate to the impact of th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Secures Investments to Bolster Michigan's Defense Capabilities in National Defense Bill Peters Secured $200 Million for Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Measures to Address PFAS Contamination in Michigan Communities - The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee to strengthen U.S. national security, support our nation's long-term strat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Lauds Progress on FY27 Defense Policy Bill * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's (HASC) Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Subcommittee (CITI), voted in favor of advancing H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA). The bill was reported out of committee on June 5 by a vote of 44-12. The annual legislation, which contains 33 amendments  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 12 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * How the immune system worsens brain injury outcomes * Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) -even mild concussions -may trigger a chain reaction in the brain that disrupts neuronal communication, long-term memory, and cognition, according to University of California, Riverside research investigating how the brain's immune system responds after injury. The study, published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation, identifies a novel interac more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on June 12, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairmen Moran, Bost Introduce Comprehensive Veterans Legislation the Take Care of America's Veterans Act Includes the Major Richard Star Act & the Veterans' ACCESS Act - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Ill.) - chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs - introduced comprehensive legislation to deliver long-awaited improve more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Morphological awareness in early childhood Researchers in the Department of Human Development and Family Science are recruiting children ages 4-7 for a study on language and reading development. Participants will attend one 1.5-2-hour visit in person on the Purdue campus. Children will do language- and read more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Bill to Speed Up Reviews for Veterans Suffering From Trauma Advances to House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) announced that the Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced with Congressman James C. Moylan (GU-00), advanced through the House Armed Services Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Committee's passage mar more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Celebrates Wins on Key Military Child Care, Military Health Care, Blast Overpressure Care at Armed Services Personnel Markup * Video of Remarks (SASC Personnel Subcommittee Stream) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, delivered opening remarks Subcommittee's markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), celebra more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Secures Wins on Military Right to Repair, Defense Contractor Stock Buybacks, Service Member Safety in Senate FY 2027 NDAA * Executive Summary of the FY 27 NDAA (Website) Washington, D.C. - During the Senate Armed Services Committee's (SASC) markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA) this week, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Beyond memory: FSU expert takes whole-body approach for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month * June marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, an opportunity to foster public understanding for the most proactive brain health habits. A Florida State University Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine professor is reframing the way we look at brain health, helping individuals form a whole-body approach to reduce dementia risk. Julia Sheffler is the d more PR

MACAU, China, June 12 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM and Portuguese universities achieve tangible outcomes through diverse collaboration * The University of Macau (UM) continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships with higher education institutions in Portugal through various initiatives, including joint degree programmes, collaborative research projects, talent development schemes, and the promotion of the Portuguese language and culture. These efforts have yielded tangible results. Yonghua Song, rector more PR