SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 11 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 10, 2026, involving Barbara Colombo, core faculty in the PhD in Applied Psychological Science program: * * * The Science of Resilience By Catherine Ryan At the intersection of neuroscience, health psychology, and emotion science, Fielding faculty Barbara Colombo explores how cognitive reserve, brain stimulation, music, movement, and self-compassion can help people adapt, remain resilient, and thrive. What helps one person remain resilient th more PR

MONACA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news: * * * Neuropsychology lab at Beaver offers community service, student learning experience Important work happening in an unassuming corner space on the lower floor of the Ross Administration Building is preparing Penn State Beaver students for their future careers and providing a community service. In the campus neuropsychology lab, Amy Camodeca, associate professor of psychology and a clinical neuropsychologist, is providing much-needed a more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Advancing radiology through patient care, research, education * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) recently welcomed Max Wintermark, MD, a physician-scientist and internationally recognized leader, as chair of the Department of Radiology. Wintermark, whose work has helped advance neuroimaging across stroke, traumatic brain injury, and mental health, joined UTMB Health after serving as professor and chair of neuroradiolog more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Association on Health & Disability 110 N. Washington Street Suite 407 Rockville, MD 20850 T. 301-545-6140 F. 301-545-6144 www.aahd.us AAHD - Dedicated to better health for people with disabilities through health promotion and wellness July 30, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly renews push for 'Dalilah's Law' to strengthen highway safety, close loopholes * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) renewed his support for Dalilah's Law, legislation that would strengthen Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements and help prevent unqualified drivers from operating commercial vehicles on American roadways. The renewed push comes ahead of the first anniversary of an August 18, 2025, crash on the Flor more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Aug. 11 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * New guidance aims to improve brain imaging experiences for Maori Despite Maori being disproportionately affected by traumatic brain injury, there are currently no national guidelines for conducting neuroimaging in a culturally safe way in Aotearoa New Zealand. New research is helping to change that. A study exploring how brain monitoring technology could better support people with serious brain injuries took an unexpected turn. Psychology S more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * NCDHHS Survey Shows Mental Health and Substance Use Services Receive High Marks with North Carolinians While the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services works to strengthen the state's crisis care system, new survey results (https://www.ncdhhs.gov/2025-perceptions-care-report-final-2/open?mc_cid=8877647eec&mc_eid=UNIQID) show that North Carolinians are satisfied with the mental health more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * NSF CAREER Award: Understanding how the brain learns complex skills * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Tarkeshwar Singh, associate professor of kinesiology in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development, has been awarded a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The five-year, $775,450 CAREER award will support Singh's research on the interaction between cognition, decision-making  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- 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. #Study to understand associations between rural food environments and microbial cysteine metabolism as risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer Researchers in the Department of Nutrition Science are conducting a study to learn more about bacteria and items we put in our mouths, like food and tobacco prod more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment on the Proposed Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Medicare Provider Enrollment, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Policies (CMS-1844-P) Submitted via: Regulations.gov Docket ID: RIN 0938-AV80 Tobii Dynavox appreciates the opportunity to comme more ST

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Traumatic brain injury in Pakistan linked to poor long-term survival * Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Pakistan is associated with a high risk of death and disability long after the initial injury, even in mild to moderate cases, according to two new studies in JAMA Network Open led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. While most TBIs occur in low- and middle-income countries due to road traffic accidents, long-term patient outcomes remain poorly understood.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 7, 2026 Bureau of the Census Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 9245 New Executive Office Building 725 17th St NW Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395-3099 https://www.regulations.gov/document/USBC-2026-0133-0001 Docket ID (USBC-2026-0133) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)-Updates for 2027 To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the P more ST

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA Health to collaborate on $2.5M NIH project to develop a pendant for early Alzheimer's disease detection, fall risk Researchers aim to spot early changes in memory, thinking, and balance -- and track them from home, without a clinic visit. - UCLA Health is set to collaborate on a $2.5 million federally funded study to test whether a wearable pendant can detect early signs of dementia as well as fall risk. The grant from the National Institute  more PR