WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Depression and stress feed long-term fatigue in breast cancer patients * For breast cancer survivors, new research shows that feelings of depression and perceptions of psychological stress make the biggest difference in whether they experience fatigue up to two years after chemotherapy started. Researchers had thought that damage to the heart caused by chemotherapy would be the main contributor to survivor fatigue. But that turned out not to b more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * September 2026 Faculty and Staff Accolades "Accolades" celebrates Old Dominion University faculty and staff by highlighting honors and awards that recognize their dedication, expertise and contributions to their fields. Submit an Accolade through the submission form on the University Communications webpage. * Sina Razzaghi Asl, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and Geography in the College of Arts and Letters, was accept more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU medical faculty and students advocate for law that helps patients manage their eye conditions The Virginia legislation, which took effect on July 1, takes on the widespread challenge of patients exhausting eye drop bottles before insurance companies allow them a refill. By Laura Ingles, VCU School of Medicine A team of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine faculty and medical students helped turn a common frustration for patie more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Azim Eskandarian joins the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine The honor recognizes the College of Engineering dean's impact on engineering education and the intelligent and autonomous vehicle industry. By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering For contributions to Virginia's engineering education system and pioneering research that shaped the intelligent vehicle industry, the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering and Me more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Kalyn McDonough Smith honored with Early Career Scholar Award Based on the professor's research, VCU's Center for Sport Leadership and a local correctional facility have formed a partnership that explores the power of sport to drive social change. By Laura Stassi A former NCAA Division I lacrosse player returns to her alma mater to work as a research assistant and volunteer staffer for the team. There, she stumbles into a volunteer opportunity  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Psychedelic drug candidate could boost mental health while preserving gut health VCU researchers are exploring psychedelic-inspired treatment for psychiatric disorders that avoids gastrointestinal side effects. By Olivia Trani Psychedelic drugs show promise for treating a range of mental health conditions, but they often carry physical side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University h more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Talking across the divide Americans are more at odds than ever. The Baldacci Institute for Civil Discourse aims to bring us back together. By Alexis Finc, VCU College of Humanities and Sciences When did it become hard to have a conversation? For many Americans, the idea of speaking with someone with opposing viewpoints has become fraught. Gone are the days when folks could share a joke with their neighbor, regardless of the political sign on th more PR