LONDON, England, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about the British Journal of Sports Medicine: * * * Prioritise routine screening and regular monitoring of elite athletes' mental health, says IOC This should be done at predefined time points, after significant events, and address full range of contributory factors in training and competition, says consensus statement Organisational culture needs to foster good mental health and wellbeing across the board - Sports bodies should prioritise routine screening a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Gottheimer Hosts Alzheimer's Disease Roundtable with Patients, Advocates, and Medical Professionals Presses for Continued Advancement of Treatments, More Resources for Caregivers, and Federal Support to Find a Cure - WALDWICK, NJ -- Today, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a roundtable on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia at the Waldwick Public Library, bringing together  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Aug. 10, 2026, by Walter Russell Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III distinguished fellow in strategy and statesmanship, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Immigration Becomes a Global Powder Keg As the modern era of mass migration ebbs, nations should act or risk a backlash. - Thetford, England, population about 25,500, has been mostly quiet since King Henry VIII's dissolution more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by distinguished senior fellow Richard D. Hooker Jr.: * * * Lessons Learned From Russia's War Against Ukraine: The Case of Estonia Executive Summary: * Reconstituted Russian forces may next attack Estonia if its war against Ukraine subsides into a stalemate.Estonia's proximity to Russia, large Russian-speaking minority, and limited conventional military capabilities make it a potential target for future Russian military aggression. * Seizure  more PR

KAMPALA, Uganda, Aug. 12 -- Makerere University issued the following news: * * * Makerere Urges New Postgraduates to Drive Africa's Research and Development Agenda By Moses Lutaaya Makerere University has challenged newly admitted postgraduate diploma and master's students to take ownership of their academic journey, produce knowledge that addresses Africa's challenges and use their training to create opportunities for society. The call was made on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during the orientation of postgraduate diploma and master's studen more PR

MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- Morehead State University issued the following news: * * * MSU Announces 2026 Distinguished Service Awards Recipients Morehead State University has announced the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Service Awards, recognizing excellence in teaching, research, creative achievement, and service among faculty and staff. The awards honor individuals whose accomplishments exemplify Morehead State's commitment to academic excellence, student success, scholarship, creativity and service. The 2026 Distinguished Serv more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus * Pratim Biswas, a leading academic leader, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a renowned aerosol scientist whose work has applications in energy and environmental nanotechnology, solar energy, air quality, medicine, and numerous other fields, has been named the inaugural Executive Director of the Institute for E more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Seven Virginia Tech faculty elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine The academy brings together leaders in science, engineering, and medicine from across Virginia to provide independent expertise on issues important to the commonwealth, foster collaboration, and promote research and innovation. By Lindsey Haugh Seven Virginia Tech faculty members have been elected to the 2026 class of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 12 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spatial transformation research reimagines African cities and communities * What if architecture could reconnect communities separated by colonial borders, help reshape divided cities and create more inclusive futures? These are some of the questions driving research in the Tshwane University of Technology's (TUT) growing Architecture doctoral programme, where scholars are developing new perspectives on spatial transformation across Africa.  more PR

STANFORD, California, Aug. 12 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * DNA replication trailblazer Teresa S.F. Wang dies at 88 Wang, who cloned the catalytic subunit of human DNA polymerase alpha, studied DNA replication, cell cycle checkpoints and genomic instability. By Krista Conger Teresa Shu-Fong Wang, PhD, professor emeritus of pathology at Stanford Medicine, died June 7 at her home in Palo Alto, California. She was 88. Wang, who joined the Stanford School of Medicine in 1969, was known for her rese more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Chris Shea * "The last thing Connecticut's 5th District needs is Chris Shea, a rubber stamp for Donald Trump who has cheered on Trump's reckless Iran war, his tariffs raising costs on Connecticut families, and the Big, Ugly Bill that will kick tens of thousands of families in the 5th District off their health insurance. There is no doubt the people of the 5th District will reject his extremism and reelect Jahana H more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Researchers Look at 'Genetic Neighborhoods' to Find Pathogenic Bacteria When it comes to identifying harmful bacteria, it helps to look at the company their genes keep. Researchers with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the U of A Division of Agriculture, used a machine-learning approach to study not just which genes a bacterium has, but also where those genes sit next to each other. That "genetic  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * AECT Groups Attend Two Education Conferences, Claim Multiple Honors Faculty members, students and former students from U of A's Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology attended two conferences this summer with several earning honors and awards. Chris Estepp, professor of agricultural education; Don Johnson, University Professor of agricultural systems and coordinator of the agricultural systems technology management pro more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Labour's AI revolution risks making UK inequalities worse, study warns Government plans to make the UK a world leader in artificial intelligence could worsen existing problems around productivity - Labour's ambitious plans to use artificial intelligence to transform the UK economy and public services risk making existing inequalities worse, according to research by experts from The University of Manchester and The University of Ed more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Viewing a Solar Eclipse Together Amplifies Awe, Baylor Researchers Find Study of the 2024 total solar eclipse shows shared viewing experiences boost positive emotions, connection and wonder more than watching alone By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations As a total solar eclipse swept across mainland Europe on Aug. 12, 2026, Baylor University researchers studying the April 2024 total solar eclipse in the United States found that experiencing the rare cel more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Genetic Variants Shed Light on Kidney Transplant Rejection By Jordan Shaked Immunosuppressive medications help prevent organ rejection following transplantation, yet some patients still experience rejection despite receiving adequate treatment. New research from Yale, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, identifies a potential genetic mechanism underlying the increased risk in some patients of recent African ancestry, revealing chang more PR