Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2013. An update from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) finds that there is not enough evidence to assess the benefit or harm of routine blood pressure screening in children who do not have symptoms of high blood pressure or an underlying health problem that[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Massive DNA Study Points to New Heart Drug Targets and a Key Role for Triglycerides
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. A global hunt for genes that influence heart disease risk has uncovered 157 changes in human DNA that alter the levels of cholesterol and other blood fats—a discovery that could lead to new medications. Each of the changes points to genes that can modify levels of[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Helps Build 75th New Learning Garden with Students at Jahn Elementary School
A total of 100 Learning Gardens will be in Schools this Year to Provide Students with Hands-on Nutrition and Science Education Opportunities Mayor Emanuel joins students to help build the 75th new learning garden at Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Elementary School. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7,[Read More…]
Hundreds Attend Planned Parenthood and BET Networks Breast Party Ever Event in Atlanta
Joint Initiative Raises Awareness About Breast Health in Young Women, as Nearly 12 Million Women of Reproductive Age Become Newly Eligible for More Affordable Health Insurance Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. On Saturday, October 5, hundreds of supporters in Atlanta joined Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Black Entertainment Television (BET)[Read More…]
Harrington v. Haslam: Nashville Librarian and Home Health Aide Sue Tennessee’s Governor Over Restrictive ‘Navigator’ Legislation
NASHVILLE—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2013. Two women who have long served the public in their respective roles as a librarian and a homecare aide are the lead plaintiffs in a suit filed today (Oct. 4) in federal court here that challenges Tennessee’s restrictive emergency rules regulating “navigator” activities, which were put in[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Campus Cleanup Day
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2013. The South Suburban College (SSC) Green Club, along with the Sustainability Committee, announce the 2nd annual Campus Cleanup Day on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Participants will meet in the Student Government Office near the Cafeteria at 2:00 p.m. The event will coincide with National Campus[Read More…]
Oregon Passes Bill to Limit GE Oversight
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. A controversial agriculture bill that would bar counties in Oregon from regulating genetically engineered (GE) crops has passed in the state legislature to the dismay of many organic and environmental groups. Senate Bill 863 also includes an emergency clause, which would allow the bill to go[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens Largest Annual Water Quality Exhibition in North America
Proclaims October as “Water’s Worth It” Month in Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by thousands of water professionals from around the world to officially open the 86th annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC®) at McCormick Place in Chicago. Governor Quinn is committed[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the APEC CEO Summit
Bali, Indonesia–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. Thank you, Wishnu, very, very much. It’s a great pleasure for me to be here, and an honor to be able to address you. And on behalf of President Obama, I want to thank our hosts in Indonesia for an absolutely, extraordinary generous hospitality, and I[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 7, 2013
India Roberts with her sons Immanuel, 5, Elijah, 4, Xavier, 1, and Vanuvito, 9, at the 2013 Kiwanis of Park Forest Pancake Day. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2013. In conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week, the annual Twilight Memorial Parade will take place in Park Forest on[Read More…]
