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VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Breakthrough Cases and COVID Boosters: Live Expert Panel for August 18, 2021

Newswise — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:00:13 EST

Expert Q&A: Do breakthrough cases mean we will soon need COVID boosters? The extremely contagious Delta variant continues to spread, prompting mask mandates, proof of vaccination, and other measures. Media invited to ask the experts about these and related topics.

Augustana University Professor's Research Leads to Surprising Mating Decision in Butterfly Species

Augustana University, South Dakota — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:05:40 EST

The males of one species of butterfly are more attracted to females that are active, not necessarily what they look like, according to a recent research conducted at Augustana University.The paper, "Behaviour before beauty: Signal weighting during mate selection in the butterfly Papilio polytes," found that males of the species noticed the activity levels of potential female mates, not their markings.

High Cholesterol Fuels the Growth and Spread of Breast Cancer

Duke Health — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:00:00 EST

A byproduct of cholesterol functions like the hormone estrogen to fuel the growth and spread of the most common types of breast cancers, researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute report.

Johns Hopkins Study Probes "Sacred Mushroom" Chemical

Council on Spiritual Practices — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:05:00 EST

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have zeroed in on the dose levels of the "sacred mushroom" chemical psilocybin yielding positive, life-changing experiences, while minimizing transient negative reactions. Former U.S. "Drug Czar" comments.

A New Way to Make Lighter, Stronger Steel - In A Flash

Ohio State University — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:00:00 EST

A Detroit entrepreneur surprised university engineers recently, when he invented a heat-treatment that makes steel 7 percent stronger than any steel on record - in less than 10 seconds.

Getting Rid of Clutter Leads to Mental Clarity, Liberation, Professor Says

Middle Tennessee State University — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:00:00 EST

After becoming a full professor, Jackie Gilbert felt the need to purge her office (and her life) of papers, files, notebooks and artifacts--all those things that were cluttering her life and mind. It was liberating, she says.

Apple Peel Makes Mice Mighty

University of Iowa — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

Ursolic acid -- a waxy substance found in apple peel -- reduces muscle wasting and promotes muscle growth in mice; it also reduces fat, blood sugar levels, cholesterol and triglycerides. The U. Iowa findings suggest that ursolic acid may be useful for treating muscle wasting and possibly metabolic disorders such as diabetes.

Newly-Digitized, Never-Before-Seen Videos of "Beat Generation" Poets Released

University of North Dakota — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST

Recently discovered and newly digitized versions of never-before-released videos of the "Beat Generation" poets are now on line. The 1974 footage records the 5th Annual University of North Dakota Writers Conference, featuring Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Gregory Corso, Michael McClure, Kenneth Rexroth and Peter Orlovsky.

New System for Repairing Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Loyola Medicine — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:00:00 EST

A new system is enabling physicians to repair life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysms with greater precision.

Cut Down on "Carbs" to Reduce Body Fat, Study Authors Say

Endocrine Society — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:30:00 EST

A modest reduction in consumption of carbohydrate foods may promote loss of deep belly fat, even with little or no change in weight, a new study finds. Presentation of the study results will be Sunday at The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston.

Blast-Related Brain Injuries Detected in U.S. Military

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:00:00 EST

An advanced imaging technique has revealed that some U.S. military personnel with mild blast-related traumatic brain injuries have abnormalities in the brain that have not been seen with other types of imaging.

Women with BRCA Mutations Can Take Hormone-Replacement Therapy Safely After Ovary Removal

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:35:00 EST

Women with the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, which are linked to a very high risk of breast and ovarian cancer, can safely take hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) to mitigate menopausal symptoms after surgical removal of their ovaries, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania which will be presented Monday, June 6 during the American Society for Clinical Oncology's annual meeting. Results of the prospective study indicated that women with BRCA mutations who had their ovaries removed and took short-term HRT had a decrease in the risk of developing breast cancer.

Biodegradable Products May Be Bad For The Environment

North Carolina State University — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:35:00 EST

Research from North Carolina State University shows that so-called biodegradable products are likely doing more harm than good in landfills, because they are releasing a powerful greenhouse gas as they break down.

People with Body-Image Disorders Process 'Big Picture' Visual Information Abnormally

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:15:00 EST

People suffering from body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD -- a severe mental illness characterized by debilitating misperceptions that one appears disfigured and ugly -- process visual information abnormally, even when looking at inanimate objects.

Whites Believe They Are Victims of Racism More Often Than Blacks

Tufts University — Mon, 23 May 2011 11:00:00 EST

Whites believe they are the primary victims of racial bias in America. Whites and blacks agree that anti-black racism has decreased. But whites now believe "reverse racism" has increased and is a bigger problem than anti-black bias.

New Studies Reveal Stunning Evidence that Cell Phone Radiation Damages DNA, Brain and Sperm

Environmental Health Trust — Mon, 23 May 2011 06:00:00 EST

New studies carried out by scientists in Turkey, Russia and Israel, have investigated a variety of biological effects triggered by cell phones. Two years after false accusations against scientists who described DNA breaks, now the recent results finally show, that exposure induced DNA breaks are real.

23 Studies Find Positive Link Between Library Spending and Student Learning

Dick Jones Communications — Mon, 02 May 2011 10:00:00 EST

When support for school libraries rises reading scores rise too. That's what researchers at Mansfield University in PA found when they examined studies done in 22 states and one Canadian province.

IU Health & Wellness: Foam Rollers, Over-Exercising and Core Work for Seniors

Indiana University — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST

Indiana U. experts discuss how to use a foam roller to reduce two common aches, why fitness facilities should keep an eye out for over-exercising, and why it's never too late to start strengthening core muscles -- and it's likely easier than most people think.

Peppermint Earns Respect in Mainstream Medicine

University of Adelaide — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:00:00 EST

University of Adelaide researchers have shown for the first time how peppermint helps to relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which affects up to 20% of the population.

Ethicists Outline Ways to Improve Risk/Benefit Estimates in New Drug Trials

McGill University — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:00:00 EST

It's all too familiar: researchers announce the discovery of a new drug that eradicates disease in animals. Then, a few years later, the drug bombs in human trials. Now, two medical ethicists argue that this pattern of boom and bust may be related to the way researchers predict outcomes of their work in early stages of drug development.