Red Tide Respiratory Forecast is Now Operational

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Red Tide Respiratory Forecast is Now Operational

Newswise imageThe Red Tide Respiratory Forecast developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NOAA-NCCOS) in partnership with the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS), the state of Florida and others, is now fully supported and available to the public.

Bradley Wallin selected to lead Weapons and Complex Integration

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Bradley Wallin selected to lead Weapons and Complex Integration

Bradley Wallin has been named Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL’s) principal associate director (PAD) for Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI), Lab Director Kimberly Budil announced today. In this role, Wallin will lead the Laboratory’s nuclear weapons program in its responsibilities to support U.S. strategic deterrence by assuring the safety, security and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile and by providing the science, technology and engineering capabilities and experts required to enable and advance this essential responsibility.

Mount Sinai Receives NCI Grant to Study Anal Cancer Screening in High-Risk Women

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Mount Sinai Receives NCI Grant to Study Anal Cancer Screening in High-Risk Women

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has been awarded a grant of more than $4 million by the National Cancer Institute for a large-scale study to evaluate anal cancer screening in high-risk women who have been previously diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

Frequent Breaks from Sitting May Improve Daily Blood Sugar Fluctuations

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Frequent Breaks from Sitting May Improve Daily Blood Sugar Fluctuations

Frequent activity breaks from sitting may improve fasting blood sugar (glucose) levels and stabilize daily fluctuations, according to new research. The study, the first of its length to explore the effects of activity breaks in “free-living” conditions, is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism. It was chosen as an APSselect article for August.

Study reveals Black recipients of liver transplants have lower post-transplant survival rates than white or Hispanic patients

Newswise imageA new study from Keck Medicine of USC reveals that Black recipients of liver transplants have lower post-transplant survival rates than white or Hispanic patients

University of North Dakota (UND), U.S. Space Force sign MOU establishing University Partnership Program

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse University of North Dakota (UND), U.S. Space Force sign MOU establishing University Partnership Program

The U.S. Space Force announced its University Partnership Program at the University of North Dakota during a Memorandum of Understanding signing event Aug. 9.

Physical Activity Protects Children From the Adverse Effects of Digital Media on Their Weight Later in Adolescence

A recently completed study shows that six hours of leisure-time physical activity per week at the age of 11 reduces the risk of being overweight at 14 years of age associated with heavy use of digital media.

Young, Healthy Woman Suffers Brain Inflammation after Mild COVID-19 Infection

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Young, Healthy Woman Suffers Brain Inflammation after Mild COVID-19 Infection

UC San Diego Health physicians describe first known case of young, healthy adult experiencing central nervous system inflammation due to COVID-19, but without cognitive impairment.