Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2013. Psychotropic drugs are commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues in adults, but young children are also using the drugs to treat ADHD and other mood disorders. In the October 2013 Pediatrics study, “National Trends in Psychotropic Medication Use in[Read More…]
Year: 2013
More Than Half Of Children in Six Countries Can Identify Cigarette Logos
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2013 For a study in the October 2013 Pediatrics, researchers worked one-on-one with more than 2,400 5- and 6-year-olds in Brazil, China, India, Nigeria, Pakistan and Russia, asking them to match logos with pictures of products. Eight cigarette brand logos were included. Overall, 68 percent[Read More…]
Vaccine Refusals Among Factors Associated With 2010 Pertussis Outbreak in California
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2013. In 2010, 9,120 cases of pertussis – or whooping cough – were reported in California, the most since 1947. Several causes of the outbreak have been documented, including waning immunity of the acellular pertussis vaccine. A new study in the October 2013 Pediatrics examines[Read More…]
Report Finds Need for California to Improve Its Pesticide Approval Process
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. A new report, published by UCLA’s Sustainable Technology and Policy Program, finds that the California Department of Pesticides Registration (DPR) has failed to ensure that pesticides it approves are safe. Using methyl iodide as a case study, researchers point to key deficits in the approval process[Read More…]
NOW: House Republicans After Birth Control, Again
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill: The National Organization for Women is appalled that House Republicans snuck an anti-contraceptive measure into the government funding bill passed over the weekend. This measure would allow an employer that provides health benefits to its employees to remove birth control[Read More…]
EPA Takes Steps to Allow Restriction of Imports of Harmful Category of Chemicals used in Carpets
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule that will allow the agency to restrict imports of potentially harmful perfluorinated chemicals that could be used in carpets. The regulation will require companies to report to EPA all new uses, including in domestic and imported products,[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on Justice Department Lawsuit Challenging North Carolina Voter Suppression Law
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–Septemer 30, 2013. Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the Justice Department is suing to block implementation of the North Carolina voter suppression law that would remove seven days of early voting, eliminate same-day voter registration during the early voting period, and require photo ID to cast a ballot,[Read More…]
ACLU and Lambda Legal Ask Court for Swift Ruling in Virginia Marriage Case
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Today Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia are filing a motion for summary judgment asking the court for a swift resolution to the harm and indignity same-sex couples face without marriage. “The papers we filed today[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Makes Key Appointments to Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force
Task Force Charged with Identifying Ways to Ensure All Chicago Students are in School CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today made key appointments to the Truancy in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Task Force which has been charged with identifying different strategies and approaches to help educators and CPS administration[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Families of Fallen Illinois Heroes with Gold Star Mothers Ceremony
Three Mothers of Fallen Servicemembers Presented with Gold Star Banners CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday presented Gold Star banners to three Illinois mothers whose sons died while serving their country in the Global War on Terror. Governor Quinn signed legislation to formally designate Gold Star Mothers Day in[Read More…]
