ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Ashland University issued the following news: * * * AU professor's book a finalist for 2025 George Washington Prize A groundbreaking book authored by Cara Rogers Stevens, Ph.D., associate professor of history at Ashland University, has been named as one of five finalists for the 2025 George Washington Prize, one of the nation's most notable literary awards. Stevens' work, "Thomas Jefferson and the Fight Against Slavery," analyzes a book by Jefferson, "Notes on the S more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following working paper (No. CES-25-54) entitled "Differences in Disability Insurance Allowance Rates." The paper was written by Joshua Mitchell and Daniel Thompson. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction In the aggregate, non-Hispanic (NH) White applicants to Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) are approved at higher rates than NH Black and Hispanic applicants. This pattern is persistent over time and holds for both ma more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Pilar Alcaide Brings Deep Immunology Research Experience to Miller School Summary * Immunology researcher Pilar Alcaide, Ph.D., has joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine as professor and vice chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. * Dr. Alcaide's discoveries involving the immune-cardiovascular interface and novel mechanisms of chronic more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU Health Family Medicine Bristol recognized as 'Healthcare Heroes' Kristen Early East Tennessee State University's residency program at ETSU Health Family Medicine Bristol received one of the highest honors during The Business Journal of Tri-Cities TN/VA's 2025 Healthcare Heroes Awards Ceremony. The Business Journal awarded the program the "Cup of Kindness Community Service Award." Each  more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Aug. 28 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * How often are we all reading? A recent study examines American pleasure reading * A recent study published in the journal IScience found that the number of adults who read for pleasure in the United States has continued to fall. While 26 percent of adults read for pleasure in  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * A keto diet might benefit females more than males, a new UT Health San Antonio study suggests Estrogen may be protective against adverse effects * Could a keto diet affect males differently from females? A study from The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) suggests so, and estrogen could promote different protecti more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The Endocrine Society posted the following news release: * * * People who skip breakfast and eat late dinners may have a higher risk of osteoporosis * Press Release # Washington, DC August 28, 2025 People who skip breakfast and eat late dinners may have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Lifestyle habits, such as exercise, alcohol consumption and smoking, more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Renee Crown Honors Program Announces New Professors, New Coursework * The Renee Crown University Honors Program provides an innovative community where high-achieving students at Syracuse University can hone their research and academic skills in a challenging yet supportive environment. Through specialized offerings of cutting-edge courses, lectures and opportunities for independent research, Honors students a more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Tijuana River's Toxic Water Pollutes the Air New peer-reviewed study shows hydrogen sulfide levels exceeded California air quality standards By Alex Fox For decades, the Tijuana River has carried millions of gallons of untreated sewage and industrial waste across the U.S.-Mexico border. The river passes through San Diego's South Bay region before emptying into the ocean,  more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC School of Nursing and School of Medicine Faculty Contribute to New Blood Pressure Guidelines Research Helps Medical Providers Determine Best Approach to High Blood Pressure * University of North Carolina researchers affiliated with the School of Nursing and School of Medicine contributed to new blood pressure guidelines released by the American Heart Asso more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * Being fit in older age supports brain regions that help you reach for right words New research suggests a link between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain activity during word-finding challenges in later life * Moderate exercise in older age shapes brain activity which can reduce the number of 'tip of the tongue' moments, as new research shows that higher cardiorespiratory fitness alters o more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 29 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's Zhai Explores Bioresources and Bioproducts with Carbon Capture and Storage Haibo Zhai, the Roy and Caryl Cline Distinguished Chair in Engineering and a College of Engineering and Physical Sciences professor at the University of Wyoming, published a new study exploring the roles of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) in achieving carbon neutrality -- and making diverse recommendations for more PR