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FIFA World Cup 2026, World UFO Day, Plastic Free Month and More: Call for Experts June 15, 2026

Newswise — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EST

Newswise editorial staff have compiled the following suggestions for Expert Pitches and story ideas to pitch reporters.

AI Reveals Unexpected Source of Antibiotic Candidates in Prion Proteins

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 EST

New antibiotic candidates for drug-resistant bacteria may reside inside prions, mis-folded protein in the brain best known for rare and fatal degenerative brain diseases.

Videos Help New Dads Learn about Infant Safety Before Bringing Newborn Home

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:05:00 EST

Brief videos shown in the hospital newborn nursery may be an effective way to educate first-time fathers on infant care topics, such as safe sleep, infant crying and car safety, according to a pilot study published in the journal Pediatrics Open Science.

Myeloid Cell Targeting Strategies Show Limited Durable Activity in the Breast Cancer Tumor Microenvironment and Do Not Enhance the Activity of Thermally Ablative Focused Ultrasound

Focused Ultrasound Research News — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:50:41 EST

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Prevent Alzheimer's-Related Decline

Keck Medicine of USC — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:30:00 EST

A new Keck Medicine of USC study published suggests that increasing omega-3 levels via supplements has little effect on brain health despite showing evidence that the nutrients directly reach the brain.

Jobs With High Exposure to Low-Level Explosions Associated With Increased Risk of Anger and Aggression

University of Utah Health — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:25:23 EST

The study used AI to compare health records from 10,000 veterans and found that those who had served in roles with higher risk of blast exposure were more likely to have raised concerns related to anger to their doctor.

Quick Optical Biopsy Could Be Early Detection Method for Endometrial Cancer

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:20:47 EST

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer, with more than 69,000 cases diagnosed in the U.S. in 2025 and increasing up to 3% annually. Diagnosis requires an often painful and invasive biopsy that carries a risk of false negatives. A multidisciplinary research team at Washington University in St. Louis and Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine, is looking to a fast, safe and noninvasive imaging method combined with machine learning for an accurate detection and diagnosis of precancerous lesions and early cancers.

In Advance of World Sickle Cell Day, Emotional Celebration Shines a Light on Triumph Over the Disease

Hackensack Meridian Health — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:15:03 EST

Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center Shines a Light in Advance of Friday's World Sickle Cell Day

$5 Million Gift Advances the Future of Surgery and Medical Innovation at UC San Diego

University of California San Diego — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:45:40 EST

Joseph and Honmai Goodman have established an endowed director's chair for UC San Diego's Center for the Future of Surgery and new funds to support leadership, training and emerging technologies in the UC San Diego School of Medicine.

UAH Researchers Discover Ultrasound-Based Approach That May Help Reduce Harmful Inflammation and Support Joint Healing

University of Alabama Huntsville — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:45:29 EST

With an aging population experiencing joint pain and inflammation at an all-time high, researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, have published new findings that suggest continuous low-intensity ultrasound may help shift the body's immune response from prolonged inflammation toward tissue repair, a discovery that could eventually contribute to novel treatments for joint injuries and post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

Spatial Map of Bladder Cancer Reveals Hidden Tumor Environments and New Paths Toward Precision Therapy

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:40:31 EST

* Spatial profiling of muscle-invasive bladder cancer reveals how different tumor cell states are organized within individual tumors * Bladder tumors are not simply "luminal" (more differentiated) or "basal" (less differentiated) but often contain both cell states arranged in distinct spatial patterns * Luminal tumor cores and basal-like invasive regions respond differently to treatments * Findings provide a framework that may inform precision therapy strategies tailored to the spatial tumor cell landscape of bladder cancer

UTSW Research: T Cells, Lung Health, Cash Support for Heart Patients

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:35:06 EST

New tool maps how T cells move within tumors; Blood flow shapes lung health in children with heart disease; Cash support may help heart patients stay on medications

The Paramount Problem With Hollywood's Next Big Merger

University of California San Diego — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:25:28 EST

Should one family control such a vast share of media production and distribution? For UC San Diego associate professor of communication Shawna Kidman, the answer is clear.

UT MD Anderson Shares Latest Research Breakthroughs

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:15:22 EST

* Oral combination therapy demonstrates high response rates for patients with hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia * Research brings new biological understanding of cancer cell origin and evolution, age-related inflammation * Studies provide insights into the tumor immune microenvironments of brain metastases treated with radiation therapy and of muscle-invasive bladder cancer * New gene therapy successfully delivers large proteins and restores muscle function in models of muscular dystrophy

American Society of Anesthesiologists Announces 12-Year Collaboration with Medtronic as a Corporate Supporter

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:10:18 EST

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, has reaffirmed its commitment to ASA's Corporate Supporter Program, continuing a long-standing collaboration to provide quality education and support initiatives that advance anesthesia care and patient safety.

Expert: World Cup Home-Field Advantage Goes Beyond Fan Fervor

Virginia Tech — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:05:12 EST

As the United States continues in the World Cup on Friday against Australia, the team will strive to capitalize on the home-field advantage that comes with serving as the host country. While fans often think of home-field advantage as simply having a supportive crowd, a Virginia Tech researcher says the phenomenon is much more complex.

Mount Sinai to Lead Aspen Discussions on Youth Mental Health, and Healthspan Science and Practice

Mount Sinai Health System — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:55:10 EST

Will explore innovative approaches to mental health and new frontiers in healthspan, longevity science, and personalized care during Aspen Ideas: Health and the Aspen Ideas Festival.

Cedars-Sinai Launches New Cayton BRCA Center

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:50:24 EST

The new Cedars-Sinai Cayton BRCA Center is helping women and men with BRCA genetic mutations manage their risk of developing cancer.

Roswell Park Awards $55,000 in Community Impact Grants for Local Cancer-Focused Projects

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:40:20 EST

11 Western New York organizations receive funding from Roswell Park's Community Impact Grant program

AACI Meeting to Focus on Shaping Future of Clinical Research Innovation

Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:20:48 EST

The 18th Annual AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Meeting, June 23-25, at the Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL, meeting will foster networking and collaboration among academic cancer centers, industry, and government health agencies.

Board Adopts Balanced FY27 Budget, Receives Presidential Search Update

University of Northern Colorado — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:15:56 EST

On June 12, UNC President Andy Feinstein opened his final Board of Trustees meeting before he steps down on Aug. 1, reflecting on the recently concluded legislative session, which he described as particularly challenging for higher education. With the state facing an approximately $1.5 billion deficit, lawmakers were required to make extensive cuts and funding reallocations.

IU-led multi-university project to study the effect of immune cell aging on risk for Parkinson's

Indiana University — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:53 EST

A team co-led by Indiana University School of Medicine scientists will investigate immune cell aging's role in Parkinson's disease diagnosis.

Investigadores identifican una nueva via renal con la ayuda de un farmaco de la decada de 1940 que podria mejorar el tratamiento de la enfermedad renal poliquistica

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:35:31 EST

Investigadores de Mayo Clinic han identificado un mecanismo hasta ahora desconocido mediante el cual los rinones regulan el equilibrio hidrico -- un avance que podria dar lugar a mejores tratamientos para la enfermedad renal poliquistica (ERP) y otros trastornos. El estudio, dirigido por Fouad Chebib, M.D., nefrologo de Mayo Clinic, se publica en el Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Pesquisadores identificam nova via renal com a ajuda de um medicamento da decada de 1940, o que pode aprimorar o tratamento da doenca renal policistica

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:30:42 EST

Pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic identificaram uma forma ate entao nao reconhecida pela qual os rins regulam o equilibrio hidrico -- um avanco que podera levar a tratamentos mais eficazes para a doenca renal policistica (DRP) e outras doencas. O estudo, liderado por Fouad Chebib, M.D., nefrologista da Mayo Clinic, foi publicado no Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Allergy Relief

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:49 EST

If you or your child has allergies or asthma, 4th of July activities can sometimes bring unexpected triggers.