Jackie Silverman, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Delaware, co-authored a study in Management Science that could offer potential insights into how and when we fill out NCAA Tournament brackets. In the study, she found people are more risk seeking (more…
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How Olivia Munn’s doctor knew she was at risk for breast cancer
Deborah Farr, M.D. is a surgical oncologist who specializes in treating breast cancer. When Dr. Farr heard about Olivia Munn’s diagnosis, she immediately knew what tool gave her the lifesaving information that she needed. “The breast cancer risk assessment tool…
Biden Signs Order on Women’s Health Research — Expert Dr. Morgan Shane/University of Miami
Good afternoon – President Biden today signed an executive order to boost women’s health research. Dr. Morgan Shane, director of UHealth’s Women’s Health Alliance and a women’s health advocate, is available for interviews and can discuss gaps in care, disparities…
Biden Signing New Executive Order to Improve Women’s Health Research
Caitlin Murphy is a research scientist in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. She is an expert in maternal and child health, women’s health, reproductive health and disparities in health…
Dr. Tresa Mcneal talks about norovirus and how to protect yourself.
Tresa Mcneal, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, talks about norovirus and how to protect yourself. What You Need to Know: Commonly known as the stomach flu. Causes diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramping. 20 million people are impacted each…
GW Experts: National Association of Realtors Settles Lawsuits by Agreeing to Slash Sales Commissions
The National Association of Realtors has agreed to settle a series of lawsuits by paying $418 million in damages and by eliminating its rules on a standard 6 percent sales commission, according to The New York Times. The settlement might mean that…
GW Expert on What’s Behind the Explosion of Interest for Women’s Basketball
Selection Sunday is this weekend and collegiate basketball teams are looking to punch their ticket to March Madness. Interest and viewership in women’s college basketball has skyrocketed over the last year, in large part thanks to the stardom and domination…
Fire expert offers home fire aftermath reminders
The aftermath of a home fire can be devastating for families and communities. These fires leave homeowners, renters and others trying to salvage their possessions, precious items, photos and other items. A West Virginia University fire safety expert — Mark…
Expert Briefing on Lead, PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water, and Their Threat to Public Health
“Forever Chemicals” and Lead Exposure: Their Threat to Public Health Ahead of World Water Day, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host an expert briefing for the media about efforts to reduce lead and “forever chemicals” levels…
FDA Approves Wegovy to Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Christian Nagy, a practicing cardiologist and assistant professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and adult congenital heart disease. William Borden is a professor of medicine…
FDA Approves Semaglutide for Heart Disease Prevention
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the drug semaglutide, commonly known as Wegovy or Ozempic, to be used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke in adults with heart disease and obesity. Eric…
International Long COVID Awareness Day – McMaster expert available
This Friday, March 15 is International Long COVID Awareness Day. Also known as Post COVID-19 Condition, long COVID affects about 11 per cent of Canadians who contract the disease. More than 200 symptoms have been connected to long COVID, with…
Springing forward to Daylight Saving Time can take a toll on your health.
William Borden is a professor of medicine and health policy at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and chief quality and population health officer at the GW Medical Faculty Associates. He can discuss how Daylight Saving…
CSUF Sociologist Leads Research Empowering Black Foster Youth
Assistant Professor of Sociology Brianna Harvey will gather insight from Black foster youth to identify equitable educational practices Brianna Harvey, assistant professor of sociology at Cal State Fullerton, is leading research that documents the challenges Black foster youth face within…
Robotic surgery expertise increases odds for those who battle stomach cancer like Toby Keith
Toby Keith, John Wayne and Fred Rogers are among many famous figures who passed from stomach cancer, a particularly deadly form of cancer. Now, robotic surgery is improving the odds for cancer patients. Matthew Porembka, M.D. is part of a…
Dealing with Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause severe pain in the pelvis, cystic growths in the ovaries and other organ spaces, and makes it harder to…
WEGOVY APPROVED FOR HEART RISK: U-Mich cardiology, obesity medicine experts available for interview
On March 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new indication for the use of semaglutide (brand Wegovy) to “reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or…
Expert Available: April 8, 2024, Total Solar Eclipse – Deborah Skapik, NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassador
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, from Texas to Maine. Observers viewing the eclipse from outside the path of totality may observe a partial eclipse, where the Moon covers most, but not all…
Telehealth expert: Limited internet access affects healthcare in rural communities
Millions of Americans are likely to lose internet access due to funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program ending in April. Limited internet access will impact rural communities that depend on telehealth options, according to Ann Fronczek, telehealth expert and associate…
Method to the Madness: FSU faculty available to comment on sports psychology, team dynamics for NCAA basketball tournament
In the pressure cooker that is March Madness, some teams collapse and others thrive. Players and coaches who compete every year for that one shining moment strive to understand what makes that important difference. The first round of the men’s…
Norovirus Spreading in the Northeast
Michael Knight is an assistant professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He can discuss the virus, how to protect yourself and the best treatments. Jose Lucar is an associate professor of infectious…
Measuring Air Quality to Identify Health Disparities in Communities
Dan Goldberg, an assistant research professor at the George Washington University Milken School of Public Health is an expert on climate change, environmental occupational health and global environmental health. He will lead a panel discussion along with NASA specialists at…
Experts Available on Biden State of the Union Housing Proposal
During tonight’s State of the Union address, President Biden is expected to unveil a new policy proposal to provide $5000 tax credits to first-time home buyers, as well as $10,000 credits to those selling their starter homes. For reporters covering…
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s doctor discusses the rising number of measles cases.
George Dubrocq, MD, at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s, discusses the rising number of measles cases. What You Need to Know: Measles is a respiratory viral illness. Young children, pregnant women and individuals who are immunocompromised are more likely…
National security implications of Trump access to classified briefings
According to long-standing practice, U.S. presidential nominees receive classified briefings – meaning that Donald Trump, currently under indictment on federal charges that he illegally retained and concealed national defense records – could gain access to security briefings if he becomes the…
Is coffee bad for the heart? Author of new national guidelines explains.
Dr. Jose Joglar, the lead author of AHA’s new guidelines on diagnosing and treating irregular heartbeats, discusses how coffee affects heart health. What You Need to Know: New guidelines recently published in Circulation include material on healthy lifestyle, reducing risk, and…
Super Tuesday in an Unprecedented Election Year: Experts Available for Comment
WHAT: Tomorrow, 16 states and one territory will head to the polls in the biggest primary election of this year’s election cycle. As we watch the results come in, American University experts are available to comment on a broad range of issues related to the 2024 presidential elections. WHEN: March 4, 2024 – ongoing WHERE: In studio, email, phone, or virtual WHO: Experts available for comments include David Barker, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, is an expert on a broad range of topics, including American political parties, campaigns and elections, representation, culture and polarization, ideology and attitudes, information and communication, political institutions, and a wide variety of public policy issues.
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the risks of using smartwatches and smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin.
Sabyasachi Sen, a medicine and biochemistry professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is available to speak about the warning and what diabetics should rely on to measure their blood sugar for the most accurate…
GW Expert: Self-Driving Taxi Service Waymo Expands into Two California Cities
Waymo, Alphabet’s robotaxi service, is now expanding service into Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area after California state regulators gave the autonomous vehicles the green light. According to Quartz, the decision “will be Waymo’s biggest test since it first…
More abortion restrictions could soon be on the way. Access to abortion remains a patchwork of state by state policies following the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
Sonia Suter is The Henry St. George Tucker III Dean’s Research Professor of Law; The Kahan Family Research Professor of Law; Founding Director, Health Law Initiative at the George Washington University Law School. Professor Suter is an expert in the…
GW Experts Available to Discuss All Things Oscars 2024
Actors and filmmakers will descend on Dolby Theatre this weekend for one of Hollywood’s biggest nights, the 96th Academy Awards. “Oppenheimer” led the 2024 Oscar nominations with 13 nods, followed by “Poor Things” with 11. 2023 was the year of…
Baylor Scott & White doctor discusses why cancer is impacting more young people
David Winter, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, discusses why cancer is impacting more young people. What You Need to Know: People aged 50 and older are living longer because of better cancer detection and treatments. Cancer diagnosis in…
Political scientist Don Abelson available to discuss the legacy of one of Canada’s most consequential prime ministers
EXPERT ADVISORY Political scientist, leadership expert and first director of Mulroney Institute Don Abelson available to discuss former PM’s legacy As one of Canada’s most consequential prime ministers, Brian Mulroney was both admired and excoriated, Abelson says Hamilton, ON, March…
JMU expert highlights importance of reading ahead of Dr. Seuss’s birthday
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Literacy skills form the foundation of all learning, a James Madison University education professor says as Read Across America Day approaches on Saturday. “Proficient literacy skills are correlated with improved performance across all subjects,” said Chelsey Bollinger,…
Staying active and reducing time sitting will boost heart health
HARRISONBURG, Va. — As American Heart Month comes to a close, remaining active is the key to improving heart health along with limiting sedentary time, a JMU researcher says. “It’s not possible for people to exercise for hours and hours…
Doctor discusses a recent study about dementia.
Tresa Mcneal, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, discusses a recent study about dementia. What You Need to Know: Dementia affects thinking, memory and social ability. Stroke can cause dementia. Dementia risks increase for those who are sedentary. Reduce…
Expert Commentary: Insights into Cancer Mutation Patterns
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 28 February 2024 at 11:00a ET New Brunswick, N.J., February 28, 2024 – Researchers at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey provided expert commentary on a study exploring how changes in the structure and packaging of DNA, known…
GW Expert Available: Biden to Sign Executive Order Aimed at Protecting Americans’ Personal Data from Hostile Countries
U.S. President Joe Biden is trying to stop foreign entities from buying large troves of Americans’ personal data. Biden will issue an executive order later today that’s intended to safeguard this sensitive data from countries deemed hostile. According to CNBC, “the…
Youth suicide, depression risk linked to sexual assault, other trauma. UTSW expert explains findings
One of the nation’s leading experts on youth depression and suicide can talk about factors fueling a nationwide spike in youth suicides. As part of a statewide effort in Texas to address the problem, Dr. Madhukar Trivedi has a new…
Experts see cell outage as ‘stark reminder’ of critical infrastructure vulnerabilities
Following a telecommunications outage that disrupted cell service nationwide, two West Virginia University experts are renewing calls for cooperative efforts to improve overall U.S. cyber resiliency. Christopher Ramezan, assistant professor, management information systems and cybersecurity, WVU John Chambers College of…
GW Expert Available: What to Know About Lead Exposure and Health in Light of Stanley Cup Lawsuit
The maker of Stanley cups is being sued over the presence of lead in its products. The primary allegation is that the company did not publicly confirm until January 2024 that lead is used in its manufacturing process. The suit…
Measles: How to Spot it, When to Seek Care and Importance of Vaccination
As the Measles outbreak continues to grow in Florida, Francesca Torriani, MD, infectious disease specialist with UC San Diego Health is available to discuss symptoms to look out for, when to seek medical care, and the importance of vaccination. Biography…
Chamber of Commerce Data: Washington D.C. is the ‘Loneliest City’ in America
For the second year in a row, Washington, D.C. tops the Chamber of Commerce’s list of the loneliest cities in the U.S. Nearly half of the households in Washington, D.C. are people that live alone, the analysis found.According to Census…
Improving Heart Health at Any Age: GW Expert Available
More than 60 million American women are living with some form of heart disease, yet just over half (56 percent) are aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women. February is American Heart Month, so it’s worth…
Doctor says cholesterol is integral to our body’s cells.
Salman Gohar, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, says cholesterol is integral to our body’s cells. What You Need to Know: Cholesterol is a waxy substance that can build up in the blood vessels. How “bad” cholesterol differs from…
Missouri S&T spacecraft engineering experts available for comment
Spacecraft engineering experts from Missouri University of Science and Technology are available to discuss the first U.S. spacecraft successfully landing on the moon in over five decades. Dr. Hank Pernicka, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of aerospace engineering, has been a…
Expert available to speak on Americans’ attitudes toward military aid to Ukraine
Florian Justwan is an associate professor of political science at University of Idaho. His work focuses on political psychology. In particular, his core research agenda is devoted to the study of foreign policy attitudes and political misperceptions. Recently, he and…
GW Experts Available: First U.S. Spacecraft to Land on the Moon in Decades
WASHINGTON (February 23, 2024) – “The moon’s newest arrival was said to be “alive and well” a day after making the first U.S. landing in half a century, but flight controllers were still trying to get a better handle on its bearings.…
GW Experts Available to Discuss Two Year Anniversary of Russia-Ukraine War
WASHINGTON (February 22, 2024) – Saturday, February 24 marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Just this week, the European Union has agreed to new sanctions against Russia to target individuals and businesses suspected of assisting Moscow in its war against Ukraine. More…
Expert Available to Discuss Clean Water Infrastructure Funding
The Biden administration announced major federal funding for water infrastructure projects around the country. Douglas Cantor, an expert on water politics and policy and a member of the Rutgers University Department of Political Science, is available to speak to the news. To…