UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Commercialization GAP Fund now accepting letters of intent * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Faculty researchers are invited to submit letters of intent for the 2026 cycle of the Penn State Commercialization GAP Fund, which provides targeted funding and support to help move promising research closer to commercialization. To be eligible, the principal investigator must be a full-time research  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Antibody-making cells reveal new function in response to flu infection * HERSHEY, Pa. -- The body has an intricate system to defend against infections where each type of immune cell plays a distinct role. Now, a study led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine has uncovered a new function of the immune cells that are known for making antibodies. They determined that, in re  more

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * College students: Apply now for spring 2026 Geisinger Hospital Elder Life Program * DANVILLE, Pa. - Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Community Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center are now accepting applications for the spring 2026 Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), and the newly added Geisinger Medical Center expands the program's availability to  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Connection among gut fungi, genetics and disease risk in humans identified * A new genome-wide study uncovers evidence of the first three-way relationships between human genetic variation, variation in the fungal component of the human microbiome -- known as the mycobiome -- and risk of developing chronic disease. The findings establish previously unrecognized connections between human ge  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Moylan Reintroduce Bipartisan "Best Price for Our Military Act" to Crack Down on Defense Contractor Price Gouging * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Armed Services Committee members Congressmen Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and James Moylan (R-Guam) re-introduced the Best Price for Our Military Act of 2025, legislation designed to protect public funds and combat defense contractor price goug  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Don't sweat it: New device detects sweat biomarker at minimal perspiration rate * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Available on-demand, in abundance and containing multiple biomarkers, sweat is an increasingly appealing medium for monitoring health, according to researchers at Penn State. But not everyone -- especially critically ill patients -- can build up enough sweat to provide a robust enough  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Tonko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools and Childcare Centers * New legislation delivers critical federal resources to protect students, educators, and families from harmful indoor air pollution WASHINGTON, DC -- As millions of students and educators return to schools nationwide, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Congressman Paul D. To  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Forum Speaker Series hosts alumnus Jim Jimirro on Sept. 26 at Nittany Lion Inn * Jim Jimirro, Penn State alumnus and former chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Television and Telecommunications division, will present a talk on Sept. 26 in the Boardroom of the Nittany Lion Inn as part of the 2025-26 Penn State Forum Speaker Series.  The popular forum series, modeled after the National Pr  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * Fox Chase - Temple Urologic Institute's Jennifer Kelly Becomes First Temple Health Nurse to Earn Certification From Society of Urologic Nurses & Associates * Jennifer Kelly, BSN, RN, CURN, a nurse with the Fox Chase-Temple Urologic Institute PHILADELPHIA (September 3, 2025) -- Jennifer Kelly, BSN, RN, CURN, a nurse with the   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: * * * Independence Blue Cross recommends getting the flu shot this year to stay healthy and stop the spread of the virus Last year's flu season was the most severe in over a decade. To help people stay healthy and stop the spread of the virus this year, Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is reminding members and others to get their flu shot. Getting an annua  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * LAWSUIT: Texas bans the First Amendment at public universities after dark * AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3, 2025 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed a lawsuit today to stop enforcement of a new, unconstitutional law that turns every public university in Texas into a speech-free zone starting at 10 p.m. every day. FIRE is suing the University of   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * Leading Physician Organizations Say Turmoil at the CDC Puts Lives at Risk * WASHINGTON September 3, 2025-- Our organizations believe that the turmoil that occurred at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week will have harmful consequences for the health of the American public. The firing of Director Monarez and the resignation of multipl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs Call Google Monopolization Remedies A "Slap on the Wrist" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs, U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02), released the following statement on Judge Amit Mehta's decision on the remedies for Google's illegal search monopoly: "The court's deci  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health, Delmont, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing concerns over the proposed changes outlined in CMS-1832-P. The letter highlights critical issues regarding Medicare payment for dental services and their integration into overall healthcare strategies. In its letter, PCOH emphasizes the importance of including preventive oral health care within Medicare's framework. The   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Pitt Studies Highlight Access to Treatment in a Health Affairs Special Issue on Opioid Use Disorder In a themed issue on the opioid crisis published today in Health Affairs, three studies from University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health researchers underscore gaps in access to methadone, a medication that can reduce the risk of overdose-relat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly Joins LIFE-NWPA for Tour of Crawford Center * MEADVILLE, PA - U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) recently joined LIFE-NWPA to tour its Crawford center and learn more about the essential services that Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) in Pennsylvania, known nationally as the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides to older adults. During the center vis  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Charges Pennsylvania Resident and His Companies with $770 Million Ponzi Scheme * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Daryl F. Heller of Pennsylvania and his companies, Prestige Investment Group, LLC and Paramount Management Group, LLC, with operating a multi-year Ponzi scheme that resulted in investor losses of approximately $400 million. According to the complaint, f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 25-cv-5036; E.D. Pa. filed Sept. 3, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Daryl F. Heller, Paramount Management Group, LLC, and Prestige Investment Group, LLC, No. 25-cv-5036 (E.D. Pa. filed Sept. 3, 2025) The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Daryl F. Heller of Pennsylvania and his companies, Prestige Investment Group, LLC and Paramount Management Group, LLC,  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sept. 10 seminar: Policy mix can promote transition to 'circular' water systems * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Dale Whittington, professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) and visiting scholar at Oxford University, will lead a seminar on reducing leaks and demand in municipal water systems while promoting desalination and potable reuse. The free talk -- "G  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- A collection of art by painter Henri Rousseau is heading to the U.S. for a temporary exhibition. The U.S. Department of State announced that the artwork on loan from international owners and custodians has been determined to be of cultural importance. The department stated that the temporary exhibition of these pieces is in the nation's interest. The exhibition, titled "Henri Rousseau: A Painter's Secrets," will first be displayed at The Barnes Foundation in Phila  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- STRATA Skin Sciences, Horsham, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging necessary revisions to the proposed Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The company, which manufactures the XTRAC 308 nm excimer laser, has expressed concerns that despite its FDA clearance and established clinical efficacy, excimer laser therapy faces inadequate compensation under the current fee schedule, particul  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade MKP1848e DC Link Film Capacitor Delivers High Temp. Operation Up to +125 C and High Robustness Under High Humidity Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified DC-Link metallized polypropylene film capacitor designed for the harsh conditions of automotive, energy, and industrial applications. Offer  more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse Expands Supply Chain with Six UK Companies * Memorandums of Understanding Support Deployment of AP1000(r) and AP300(tm) Technologies London, United Kingdom, September 3, 2025 - Westinghouse Electric Company has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with six British suppliers to support nuclear new build projects based on AP1000(r) and AP300(t  more