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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 29-Apr-2026 16:16 ET (29-Apr-2026 20:16 GMT/UTC)

24-Feb-2026

Girls as young as nine know influencer culture is fake, yet it still shapes how they see themselves

University of Surrey
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Girls as young as nine are navigating a culture that tells them to be authentic while quietly punishing them for failing to look perfect, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Researchers found that influencer culture pulls girls into a constant balancing act between fitting in and being themselves.

Journal: New Media & Society

23-Feb-2026

Okayama University of Science ranked fifth among private universities in Japan in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026

Okayama University of Science
Grant and Award Announcement

Okayama University of Science has been ranked in the 801+ band in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026, placing tied for 23rd overall in Japan and tied for fifth among private universities nationwide.

The ranking, conducted for the second time by UK-based higher education magazine Times Higher Education (THE), evaluates universities’ contributions to interdisciplinary scientific research that transcends traditional academic boundaries.

Among private universities in Western Japan, Okayama University of Science ranked tied for first, alongside institutions such as Kindai University and Kansai University.

These results highlight the university’s continued commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research and innovation.

23-Feb-2026

Decision-making nudges improve racial equity in academic promotion

University of California - Merced
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A paper published by Nature Communications says evaluating multiple candidates simultaneously instead of separately increases Black and Hispanic faculty members’ promotion chances by 16.2% and effectively eliminates racial disparities in voting at the department level.

Journal: Nature Communications
Funder: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

23-Feb-2026

New cardiology-OB-GYN continuing education to launch with $1 million gift from leading media voice on health Dr. Jennifer Ashton and husband Tom Werner

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

Novel, collaborative clinician menopause-heart disease education program led by the American Heart Association to begin in fall 2026.

23-Feb-2026

New University of Cincinnati/UC Health Addiction Center to advance addiction research, treatment and education

University of Cincinnati
Business Announcement

The University of Cincinnati (UC) and UC Health have launched the UC/UC Health Addiction Center (UCAC), a multidisciplinary initiative designed to unite research with clinical and educational expertise to improve addiction prevention and treatment outcomes in the Greater Cincinnati community and beyond.

20-Feb-2026

Many Americans misunderstand medical aid in dying laws

Rutgers University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Public misunderstanding about medical aid in dying in the United States falls into two distinct categories – misinformation and uncertainty – and each is driven by different forces, according to Rutgers Health researchers.

Their study, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, found that misinformation about legality of medical aid in dying – a voluntary medical practice for terminally ill adults often abbreviated as MAID – is primarily shaped by ideology, while uncertainty is linked to structural barriers such as education level and financial strain.

Journal: Journal of General Internal Medicine
Funder: National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health

20-Feb-2026

Improving indoor environment reduces asthma attacks in adults, study finds

Texas A&M University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

For adults with asthma, having fans, air purifiers or other ventilation and exhaust systems — especially in kitchens and bathrooms — is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of flare-ups at home.

Journal: Atmosphere

20-Feb-2026

Adolescent cannabis use and risk of psychotic, bipolar, depressive, and anxiety disorders

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: This cohort study found that adolescent cannabis use was associated with increased risk of incident psychiatric disorders, particularly psychotic and bipolar disorders. These results could inform the development of clinical and educational interventions for parents, adolescents, and clinicians, as well as protective policies to prevent or delay adolescent cannabis use in the context of expanding cannabis legalization.

Journal: JAMA Health Forum

19-Feb-2026

CU Anschutz School of Medicine receives best ranking in NIH funding in 20 years

University of Colorado School of Medicine
Grant and Award Announcement

The School of Medicine moves up in national Blue Ridge rankings, landing among the top 10 public medical schools.