ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 31 -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) announced today that 19 states across the nation have taken steps through legislation and executive action to tackle the costly and growing problem of osteoporosis. Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Mexico, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylv  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 1 (TNSres) -- Brigham and Women's Hospital issued the following news release: Researchers found that reports from patients and their partners about cognitive decline were associated with the accumulation of tau, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. A new study adds further evidence that when a patient or family member notices signs of persistent memory loss, it's important to speak with a doctor. While there are many reasons why someone's memory may change, researcher  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 31 (TNSres) -- Brigham and Women's Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Brigham researchers' findings can help those living with dementia and their caregivers determine the best treatment approach after a hip fracture injury * * * The decision to undergo surgery can be complicated for people living with dementia, not only due to limited decision-making capabilities, but also because participation in rehabilitation afterward is imperative to surgery suc  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 31 (TNSres) -- Brigham and Women's Hospital issued the following news release: * * * KEY TAKEAWAYS * Study led by Brigham researchers found that among older adults hospitalized for heart failure, nearly 3 in 4 were discharged with reduced kidney function. * Lower kidney function was associated with substantially higher risk of kidney complications and other adverse clinical outcomes among older adults, with more than 1 in 20 progressing to dialysis within one year   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 31 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, issued the following statement on May 30, 2024: * * * In a statement published this week, 45 asset owners reaffirmed their support for the Climate Action 100+ initiative and their ongoing commitment to engagement with high-emitting companies. Their message signals to all investors that consid  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 28 -- Community Catalyst issued the following statement by Mona Shah, senior director of policy and strategy, and Angie Postal, senior director of programs and advocacy: * * * When the Supreme Court made Medicaid expansion optional, there were very few people who thought it would be remotely possible in Mississippi. But we knew it was. Because we are health justice advocates, organizers and leaders who know what people want - whether they are in New York or Mississip  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 31 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults nationwide, announced today that it is the recipient of a $1 million grant from Pharmavite, a nutrition-powered wellness company and makers of Nature Made(R) vitamins, the leading national vitamin and supplement broadline brand with over 50 years of delivering high-quali  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 31 -- The Project on Predatory Student Lending issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: The Project on Predatory Student Lending, the leading nonprofit legal organization representing borrowers defrauded by predatory colleges, today launched an awareness campaign to broadly publicize a new "School Misconduct Discharge Application" created by Navient. Recently, Navient began quietly sending its new application to a select few borrowers, including some PPSL cl  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 31 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement on May 30, 2024: * * * Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a robust plan to prepare a reliable electric grid as the state retires its coal- and gas-fired power plants and greatly expands the use of clean energy resources, such as solar and wind power. Below is a statement by Michael B. Jacobs, a senior energy analyst with the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). "Planning a  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 1 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: * * * UCS Study Shows Offshore Wind Projects Would Greatly Reduce Winter Blackout Risks * * * If the Vineyard Wind and Revolution Wind projects had been up and running over the past two decades, the power produced would have cut the number of days with elevated blackout risk by 42%, according to an analysis released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 31 -- The Unitarian Universalist Association issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: On May 20th, the Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA) Board of Trustees added a business resolution embracing transgender, nonbinary and intersex people as a fundamental expression of Unitarian Universalist (UU) religious values to the agenda of this year's General Assembly (GA). GA is the annual gathering of UUs, where the Association conducts business, gathers in co  more

FALMOUTH, Massachusetts, May 31 (TNSres) -- Woodwell Climate Research Center, formerly the Woods Hole Research Center, issued the following update on May 30, 2024: * * * The event brought together researchers local community members and permafrost experts to share new technology and learn more about permafrost thaw and its impact on people living in Fairbanks and beyond * * * Earlier this month, Woodwell Climate Research Center and University of Alaska Fairbanks, with support from Google.org  more