Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Family genetics, rather than adolescent cannabis use, increases risk of schizophrenia, according to a case control study published online in the journal Schizophrenia Research. Investigators from Harvard Medical School compared the family histories of 108 schizophrenia patients and 171 individuals without schizophrenia to assess whether youth[Read More…]
Year: 2013
South Sudan: Two Peacekeepers Killed, One Injured as UN Continues to Shelter Thousands of Civilians
South Sudan–(ENEWSPF)–20 December 2013 – The United Nations peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan has confirmed that the bodies of two of its soldiers killed in action have been transported to the capital of Juba today, while a third soldier is receiving medical aid in the mission’s facility in Malakal. The[Read More…]
Cubetensils Children’s Eating Utensils Recalled by Edoche Due to Choking Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 19, 2013 Recall number: 14-070 Recalled Cubetensils children’s eating utensils Recall Summary Name of product: Children’s spoon and fork sets Hazard: [Read More…]
Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 19, 2013 Recall number: 14-069 Model 05300 Recall Summary Name of product: Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers Hazard: The buckles on[Read More…]
Browning Recalls Junior Hoodie Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports+Outdoors
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 19, 2013 Recall number: 14-067 Camouflage Hooded Junior Sweatshirt with embroidered yellow Buckmark Recall Summary Name of product: Browning Youth Buckmark[Read More…]
Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 19, 2013 Recall number: 14-066 One model of recalled Red Wing steel toe boots Recall Summary Name of product: Steel toe[Read More…]
Senator Harry Reid Hospitalized
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2013. The office of Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today from spokesman Adam Jentleson: “Early this morning, Senator Reid was not feeling well and as a precaution decided to go to the hospital. Tests have been conducted and everything is normal. He is alert,[Read More…]
Time Warner Cable to Pay $1.9 Million Penalty for Violating the Risk-Based Pricing Rule
Case is FTC’s First Brought Under the Rule Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Time Warner Cable, Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company violated the Risk-Based Pricing Rule, which requires creditors to give notice to consumers who are provided less favorable credit terms based on information[Read More…]
Thirty-nine Vehicles Meet Tougher Criteria to Earn 2014 Safety Awards from IIHS
ARLINGTON, Va. –(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. Twenty-two vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest safety award for 2014, Top Safety Pick+, thanks to a high level of protection in crashes and the availability of front crash prevention technology to avoid many collisions in the first place. An additional 17[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, December 20, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. Senate Passes Budget Deal This Tuesday, the Senate voted to end debate on a two-year budget deal and put it up for final passage. On Wednesday, the deal passed the Senate in a 64-36 vote. The bill sets spending levels for 2014 and 2015 and reduces[Read More…]
