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Kuopio, Finland, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GLP-1 medications used to treat diabetes and obesity were associated with a reduced need for hospital care and sickness absence due to psychiatric reasons, a new study shows. The large register-based study was carried out in collaboration between the University of Eastern Finland, Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm and Griffith University in Australia. Diabetes and obesity are associated with an increased risk of mental health symptoms, and similarly, individuals with mental disorders have an elevated risk of metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Researchers have long been interested in the connections between…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Costigan Group at Compass rolls out a structured pre-acquisition screening framework for short-term rental investors, giving buyers a four-checkpoint system to evaluate zoning eligibility, property layout, competitive positioning, and revenue projections before committing capital. The framework arrives as Nashville’s STR market enters a period of tighter margins and stricter oversight. Occupancy rates across the city’s most active rental corridors have normalized in the low-to-mid 50s, while average daily rates pulled back 15 to 25 percent from post-COVID peaks. Properties purchased without conservative underwriting now face monthly cash flow gaps that many…

SEOUL, Korea, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myung Ju Lee, MD, PhD, founder of VIP Plastic Surgery Korea, was honored today with the 2026 Medical Korea Global Healthcare – Minister of Health and Welfare Award. The national distinction was presented at the Asem Ballroom in COEX, Seoul, recognizing Dr. Lee’s significant contributions to advancing South Korea’s international medical standing. The award, sanctioned by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, is reserved for healthcare leaders who enhance the country’s clinical standards and global competitiveness. Dr. Lee was specifically cited for his role in positioning Korea as a premier destination for complex…

SHENZHEN, China, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (“Lexin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LX), a leading technology-empowered personal financial service enabler in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Mr. Jay Wenjie Xiao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lexin, commented, “The fourth quarter marked an important transition for us as we adapted to the new regulatory framework. Amid heightened industry risk volatility, our proactive compliance efforts and disciplined risk management enabled us to secure a stable transition, while balancing business scale and overall asset quality. Despite the complex macro…

LONDON, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Kingdom’s online entertainment sector has entered a defining chapter in 2026, and the demand for 25 free spins on registration no deposit UK offers has never been stronger. Cafe Casino has responded to this shift with a purpose-built promotional initiative that places transparency, player protection, and genuine value at the heart of its onboarding experience for the British market. With tightening regulatory standards under the UKGC’s revised Social Responsibility Code and a growing expectation among players for clear, honest terms, Cafe Casino’s 2026 launch represents a meaningful departure from the headline-driven…

BRASÍLIA, Brazil, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As global trade digitization and cross-border capital flows accelerate, the international payment system is entering a new phase of technological upgrading. According to the World Bank and several financial research institutions, traditional cross-border payments still require an average settlement cycle of 1 to 3 business days, while fees in some regions can exceed 5% of the transaction amount. At the same time, the rise of stablecoins and blockchain payment networks is creating new technological pathways for international settlements. Against this backdrop, digital asset service platforms are exploring multi-chain cross-border payment solutions to…

Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ROHM Semiconductor U.S.A., LLC today announced its participation at APEC 2026, the premier event for the power electronics community. This year’s conference will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX, from March 22–26. At Booth 1443, attendees can explore ROHM’s latest technologies designed to enhance efficiency, performance, and reliability across a wide range of applications. Interactive product demos will highlight ROHM’s latest breakthroughs and collaboration examples in Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) – technologies driving the evolution of automotive and…

BOSTON, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Every friend group thinks they’ve got what it takes to star in a hit reality TV show. And this spring break, Truly Hard Seltzer is here to make their dreams come truly. Truly is launching Truly Unscripted: Spring Break, an open casting call giving one real friend group the chance to star in their own reality TV miniseries, complete with an all-expenses-paid weekend getaway where a full production crew will document their every move. Beginning today, friend groups nationwide can submit their crew and their case for why they deserve the cameras –…

NEW YORK, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Token Security, the leader in identity-first AI agent security, today announced intent-based AI agent security, a new approach that governs autonomous agents in enterprise environments by aligning their permissions with their intended purpose. As organizations rapidly deploy autonomous AI agents across enterprise infrastructure, traditional security models are struggling to contain the risks. Token Security has been advancing the concept of intent-based security for AI agents, and using identity as the control plane for governing autonomous systems. Because AI agents interact with enterprise systems through service accounts, API credentials, and cloud roles, identity…

TYSONS, Va., March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CodeHunter today announced Zero Trust for Code, an emerging new cybersecurity category that determines whether software should be trusted to execute based on behavioral intent analysis performed before execution. The company also announced that cybersecurity industry veteran Ken Ammon has been appointed chief executive officer. Ammon succeeds Chris O’Ferrell, who becomes chief technology officer. Arion Lawrence, previously CTO, will serve as chief scientist, Laura Riviere, formerly CRO is now COO, and Rick Rose joins the company as chief financial officer. The announcement comes as security leaders confront a rapidly changing threat environment…