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UrduHARRISONBURG, 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…
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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…
Michigan Ross Experts Share Insights on Vibes, Tribes and Effects on Attitudes Toward Economy, Election
Announced in October 2023, the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and the Financial Times are partnering on a monthly poll to track how American voters perceive financial and economic issues in the lead-up to the 2024 US presidential…
Doctors discusses recent study about blood pressure and its impacts on heart attacks and strokes
Marc Elieson, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, discusses recent study about blood pressure and its impacts on heart attacks and strokes. What You Need to Know: People with high systolic numbers were found more at risk for heart…
Preventing tragedy: FSU expert examines suicidal motives in mass shootings, terrorism
By: Amy Walden | Published: February 21, 2024 | 9:21 am | SHARE: According to the Gun Violence Archive, the United States reported 656 mass shootings in 2023. When it comes to understanding and preventing tragedies such as murder-suicides, mass shootings and terrorism, some may question why assailants in these cases are motivated to kill.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: FSU researchers available to share insights behind scientific findings
By: Jenny Ralph | Published: February 20, 2024 | 9:14 am | SHARE: Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to garner public attention and engage in support for those affected by eating disorders. For 2024, the National Eating Disorders Association has designated Feb. 26-March 3 as EDAW.Eating disorders research is rapidly evolving and examines many psychological and biological factors that may impact individuals and society.
First certified carbon-negative beef production opens doors to emerging agricultural technologies, says Notre Dame expert
Argentina, one of the premier beef producers in the world, has set a precedent for livestock farmers by certifying the first carbon-negative beef — opening the doors for a number of emerging technologies that have the potential to reduce methane emissions from…
Obesity drugs and mental health: UTSW expert says GLP-1s may exacerbate problems for some patients
New weight-loss drugs have helped people with their diabetes, obesity, even high blood pressure. But how they affect our mental health is a much more complicated issue, says Dr. Carrie McAdams, a psychiatrist and eating disorders expert at UT Southwestern…
JMU expert says women remain unaware of heart risk factors
HARRISONBURG, Va. — The American Heart Association states that cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. Despite this alarming fact JMU nursing professor, Modjadji Choshi, says, “Many women remain unaware of cardiovascular risk factors and many…
Weekly Recap | Cleveland Clinic Health Stories Available for Broadcast and Web
Weekly Recap of Health Stories from Cleveland Clinic: The stories below are available for broadcast and digital use. They include scripts, web copy, soundbites and b-roll. Download password is CLEclinic1921 Cold Weather Causing your Joints to Ache? Family Filled with Love…
Medical experts available for March: Colorectal Cancer Awareness, safe sleep & SIDS, returning to sports after injury, sleep aids, and habits to avoid for your brain health
As you plan healthcare coverage for March, Ochsner Health has experts on standby to cover several topics. Are younger people getting colorectal cancer?: Colorectal cancer has always been a cause for concern among middle-aged and older men and women. However,…
Pharmacology Expert Comments on RSV Vaccination Errors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that some pregnant Americans may have been given the wrong RSV vaccine, and some young children received a vaccine approved for use in adults only. Now, a pharmacology expert at New York Institute…
Michigan Ross Professor Jerry Davis Explains Why Financial Times Survey Continues to Show Diverging Realities of Americans
Announced in October 2023, the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and the Financial Times are partnering on a monthly poll to track how American voters perceive financial and economic issues in the lead-up to the 2024 US presidential…
Expert from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey available for comment on FDA approval for NALIRIFOX: a new first-line treatment for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer
On February 13, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved NALIRIFOX, a combonation chemotherapy, for the first-line treatment of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Patrick Boland, MD, is a medical oncologist in the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New…
IU experts available to discuss health equity research and impact this Black History Month
Indiana University School of Medicine is home to the Health Equity Advancing through Learning Health Systems Research (HEAL-R) Collaborative, which works to bring equity research to health care delivery. Leaders of the collaborative are available to discuss the important of health…
Clues to early onset colorectal cancer found in microbiome of Hispanic patients
Nina Sanford, M.D., Chief of Gastrointestinal Radiation Oncology Service, UT Southwestern Medical Center Most people have a screening colonoscropy around age 50, however recent research has uncovered a rise in early onset colorectal cancer in patients younger than 50. What can…
Being Kind is Good for Your Health: It’s Random Acts of Kindness Week
Kindness can have a positive effect on both recipients and givers. February 11-17 is designated as Random Acts of Kindness Week. Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17. Stephen G. Post, PhD, director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and…
New B.C. Self-Screening Program Will Improve Accessibility of Cervical Cancer Testing
The launch of British Columbia’s province-wide program offering the first-ever option to self-screen for HPV in Canada will enhance access to cervical cancer screening for women and individuals with a cervix. Offering a more convenient, accessible way to screen for…
Protect Yourself Against Salmonella
David Winter, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, says proper hygiene is key to fighting against salmonella. What You Need to Know: Salmonella can cause severe diarrhea. Get a diagnosis first before treating salmonella. Salmonella symptoms include fever and…
Prostate Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
Recent news of two high-profile people has brought awareness to prostate health. Effecting men between ages 45 to 69, when detected early, prostate cancer has the best chance for successful treatment. Aditya Bagrodia, MD, urologic oncologist with UC San Diego…
Expert Available: is African American underrepresentation in nature a myth?
Parks are for the people, but are they really for all people? In 2018, less than one percent of National Park visitors were African American, while White individuals made up roughly 90 percent of park visitors. As a result, researchers…
Broken Heart Syndrome—Yes, it’s real! Ochsner Health expert available to interview
Most of us know the pain that comes with a heartbreak, but in the cardiology field there is a real medical condition called Broken Heart Syndrome. Broken Heart Syndrome is a condition that is brought on by extreme emotion or…
Michigan state budget proposal: U-M expert sees promise with respect to prioritizing education
EXPERT ANALYSIS A University of Michigan expert says it’s heartening to see public education prioritized in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s spending plan for the upcoming year. Still, Samantha Keppler, an assistant professor at U-M’s Ross School of Business whose expertise is in…
Postpartum heart risk: Tips for young moms who may be unaware of long-term dangers
Young women with healthy hearts may be unaware they face elevated risks of developing heart disorders after becoming pregnant. Even worse, the issue may go undetected for years after giving birth because symptoms may mimic those of pregnancy. Dr. Rina…
Michigan Ross Professor Explores Implications of Trump’s Impending Trials
Expert Q&A: As the presidential primary season heats up, so too do various civil and criminal cases and myriad charges against former President Donald Trump. Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law whose research explores the foundations of corporate and…
Spread Love, Not Cold Sores, this Valentine’s Day
If you get cold sores, you’re not alone. In fact, more than half of Americans ages 14 to 49 carry the virus that causes them, with the virus staying in the body after the sores clear. While common, this Valentine’s…
GW Experts Available: EPA Strengthens Rule on Harmful Soot Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening limits on soot, a harmful air pollution in which studies have shown that fine particles kill thousands of Americans every year. According to The Washington Post, the stricter standards could prevent thousands of premature…
Infectious Diseases expert available to comment on increased rate of new Syphilis infections
Ochsner Health Infectious Diseases expert and national thought leader, Dr. Kathernine Baumgarten, is available to comment on the recent CDC report on an alarming increase in new infections of Syphilis. Reach out to [email protected] to schedule an interview.
Economist says Super Bowl is rarely a win for host cities
A West Virginia University economist sees Super Bowl LVIII, being held for the first time Sunday (Feb. 11) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, as the fulfillment of an economic promise to Sin City that likely won’t pay off in any supersized…
Expert provides tips to show some love for heart health
During February’s Heart Health Month, a West Virginia University Extension expert is offering advice on simple steps to improve heart health. Gwen Crum, a Family and Community Development agent and assistant professor, says adjusting diets and adding more exercise, even in small ways, can make a…
UAlbany Expert: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Record Rainfall to California
ALBANY, N.Y. (Feb. 7, 2024) — After days of heavy rainfall in California, a powerful atmospheric river continues to make its way through the state and head eastward. Record rainfall totals as high as 10 inches or more have brought…
Dr. R. Wesley Farr available for interviews on Syphilis
Dr. R. Wesley Farr, Lecturer, teaches environmental health, aerospace toxicology, global health, and infectious diseases for the UWF Department of Public Health. Farr is a physician with specialties in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Aerospace Medicine. He continues…
Expert Available: Interventional Cardiology Procedures for Congenital Heart Defects
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40,000 babies are born with these defects annually. Ochsner Children’s Hospital offers minimally invasive procedures, such as catheterization, to repair conditions like Atrial Septal Defect, Patency of the Ductus Arteriosus, and Valve…
Teenager and Tween “Skincare” Routine Trend Using Products Meant For Adults Is Doing More Harm Than Good
It was one of the most common holiday gift requests from teenage and tween girls this year, skincare products. Fueled by social media influencers, in 2023, teen shoppers spent 33 percent more on cosmetics and 19 percent more on skincare…
The Super Bowl of gambling: Does America have a problem?
Gambling disorders expert and UCLA psychiatrist says every state has seen increased demand for treatment services related to gambling problems since 2018 In addition to very likely being one of the most-viewed sporting events in the world, Super Bowl LVIII…
Syphilis cases rise in the U.S.
Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge, reaching the highest rate of new infections recorded since 1950, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday. According to a new C.D.C. report, more than 207,000…