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Newswise — In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced voluntary recalls of several popular acne products due to contamination with benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical. The FDA was prompted to conduct its own testing after receiving a report from Valisure, an independent drug quality control testing laboratory based in New Haven, Conn.,…
Newswise — Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R–Appleton) for introducing legislation to ensure that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast cancer screening. In Wisconsin, more than…
Newswise — The Contained Firing Facility (CFF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) recently marked a major milestone: its 200th explosive experiment. This milestone was achieved with a three-in-one event as shots 198, 199 and 200 were conducted simultaneously. In these hydrodynamic experiments, known as “shots,” researchers observe how test materials move in the microseconds after…
Newswise — On Tuesday, May 20, GCOOS Board Member Dr. Stephan Howden testified in support of the reauthorization of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act. This legislation, enacted in 2009 and reauthorized in 2020 under the first Trump administration, created the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) and developed the nationwide network dedicated to…
Key Takeaways Helmet laws work (when they’re universal): Motorcycle riders in North Carolina (with a universal helmet law) wore a helmet 94% of the time compared with 47% of riders in South Carolina (partial law). Helmets mean less severe injuries: Motorcyclists who wore helmets were less likely to die or require intensive care after an…
Newswise — Fullerton, CA – The CSUF Police Department will participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday, May 30, to support the Special Olympics. The run will begin at 9 a.m. at the Mobil Gas Station located at 506 N. State College Blvd. in Fullerton and conclude at approximately 10 a.m. at…
Newswise — Every year, about one in five moms in the U.S. experience maternal mental health conditions, like postpartum depression. Research illustrates that 75% of women never get the treatment they need. When left untreated, these disorders can have lasting impacts on women’s well-being, family stability, and children’s development. Untreated maternal mental health disorders are…
Newswise — MOSCOW, Idaho — May 15, 2025 — The largest grant in University of Idaho’s history, intended to provide payment directly to Idaho producers for developing sustainable agricultural practices, was terminated this week as a result of new criteria implemented by the United States Department of Agriculture. The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) program…
Newswise — The Food and Drug Administration just approved an at home test that could be an optional alternative to a yearly pap smear. The test looks for human papilloma virus, or HPV, which causes nearly all incidences of cervical cancer. Each year in the U.S., about 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed…
Newswise — Most convenience stores feature rows of colorful vapes promising tastes of cotton candy or iced mango, but none of them should be there. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized 34 electronic cigarette products. Four menthol vapes are the only flavored products on the list. The fruity-flavored e-cigarettes are all illegal. What’s…
