Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Residents of the South regardless of race, and blacks throughout the United States, have lower healthy life expectancy at age 65, according to a report in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthy life expectancy (HLE)[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Anti-HIV Drugs in Pregnancy Not Linked to Children’s Language Delays
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. The combinations of anti-HIV drugs recommended for pregnant women do not appear in general to increase their children’s risk for language delay, according to a study from a National Institutes of Health research network. Children exposed to HIV in the womb and whose mothers received combinations[Read More…]
Diesel Vehicles Save Owners Thousands
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute study. “The estimates of savings for three and five years of ownership vary from a low of $67 in[Read More…]
More Women Getting Pap Tests, Breast Exams Under Expanded Medicaid Family-planning Programs
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. More low-income women are having potentially life-saving health screenings in states with expanded Medicaid eligibility for family planning services, according to new research from the University of Michigan. The study will be published in the August issue of the American Journal of Public Health. “When states[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Statement on House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Planned Parenthood Federation of America released the following statement condemning language restricting women’s access to reproductive health care in the FY 14 House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill and praising two pro-women’s health amendments introduced at today’s markup of the legislation in the House Appropriations[Read More…]
Deep-space Stations Gain Made-in-Europe Hearing Boost
ESA’s Malargüe tracking station EU–(ENEWSPF)–18 July 2013. Picking up ultra-weak signals from spacecraft exploring deep in our Solar System requires cooling a detector to within a few degrees of absolute zero. Thanks to ESA’s support, the technology is now available in Europe for the first time. With future exploration missions[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Coordinates Comprehensive, Bipartisan Effort to Fight Dangerous Gangs in Illinois and Across America
Senate Appropriations Committee Moves to Ramp Up National Gang Strategy WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan approval of a Kirk-driven initiative to curb dangerous gang violence in Illinois and across the nation. By a vote of 21-9, the Committee approved[Read More…]
On International Day, UN Pays Tribute to Nelson Mandela’s Contribution to Public Service
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 July 2013 – The United Nations today marks Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrating the South African leader’s 95th birthday and honouring his dedication to public service, social justice and reconciliation, inspiring millions around the world. To commemorate the Day, the UN is joining a call by the Nelson[Read More…]
Statement by Representative Schakowsky on Republicans Continuing to Obstruct Obamacare
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Republicans continuing to obstruct Obamacare: “After throwing up roadblock after roadblock after roadblock to Obamacare, Republicans are now trying to delay access to care for millions of Americans on the grounds that we’re not ready. Despite Republican[Read More…]
Finally: Perez Confirmed to Lead Department of Labor
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. After the Senate confirmed Tom Perez to be the next Secretary of Labor, Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement: “We are delighted that Tom Perez has finally been confirmed and can now take on the important job[Read More…]
