WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report by Brendan Duke, senior director for Federal Budget Policy: * * * A Framework to Evaluate Affordability Proposals Answers to Two Key Questions to Help Set Priorities - U.S. families are grappling with increased costs for many necessities: groceries, housing, health care, utilities, gasoline, and more. Although Donald Trump pledged as President that he would improve affordability, he has failed on that mark. Instead, he is championing policies that more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 15 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS HSHP researchers link light activity to lower risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy * Women who engage in light physical activity and lessen their sedentary time may significantly reduce the risk of key health problems during pregnancy, according to a new University of Iowa-led study. Why it matters High blood pressure during pregnancy is common and can create health risks for mother and baby. It also can s more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Experimental treatment kills prostate tumor cells while reawakening antitumor immunity * Prostate-targeted, engineered nanoparticles made of amorphous silica are effective in killing prostate tumors directly while enhancing antitumor immunity, according to a preclinical study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering. The particles, derived from silicon dioxide, a common component of healthy foods or fossil more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * First-ever guideline on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome issued The clinical staging for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, risk factor screening, and prevention and treatment strategies are detailed in a new joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology - DALLAS and WASHINGTON - The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, along with two other leading  more PR

LONDON, England, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Global study confirms mosquito nets remain a powerful weapon against malaria - but warns their long-term effectiveness is under threat "Mosquitoes are developing resistance and adapting their behaviour," experts warn - Open Access Logois for illustrative purposes only. Photo by BSIP SA via Alamy.  A major analysis of 25 studies across Africa and Asia finds that insecticide-treated nets cut malaria case more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, June 16 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Lung cancer screening programs need to include quit-smoking support * Review identifies what's needed to sustain quit smoking support in lung cancer screening programs Researchers from Flinders University say that building lung cancer screening programs that include strong, consistent and long-term quit-smoking support could play a crucial role in preventing smoking-related deaths. A new review published in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Insti more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 16 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Emergency EEG study suggests need for faster seizure diagnosis and care options More research is needed on best care for emergency department patients without convulsions, but with altered mental states that could be a long-lasting seizure - Hospital emergency department teams often have to figure out what's going on with patients with mysterious and serious symptoms who can't commu more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, June 15 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * Study of 5.8 billion medicines dispensed in England exposes stark health inequalities * Scientists have revealed striking inequalities and changing trends in medicines dispensing for more than 52 million people living in England during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The team from University of Liverpool and the BHF Data Science Centre at Health Data Research UK say this type of analysis can offer opportunities for smarter and safer prescr more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, June 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: * * * Effects of short videos on attention, memory performance and well-being Short-video platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts are part of everyday life for many young people. But what effects does the endless scrolling of short, algorithmically personalised content have on attention, memory and well-being? Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have now published an article in the journal European Child & Adolescent more PR