Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2013. When making decisions about vaccinating their children, parents may be influenced by their health care providers, family members, friends and the media. In a study in the May 2013 Pediatrics, researchers analyzed the role these social networks play in parents’ decisions about immunization. For[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Music Therapy Can Comfort and Soothe Premature Infants and Parents
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2013. Specific elements of music have therapeutic qualities that may be beneficial to a growing premature infant. Recorded music has a fixed meter and decibel level, which cannot be adapted to meet the needs of a compromised infant the way live music can. According to[Read More…]
Education Department Announces Next Rounds of Race to the Top, Including Another Key Investment to Expand Access to High-Quality Early Learning Opportunities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced they will invest the majority of the 2013 Race to the Top funds for a second Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge competition. About $370 million will be available this year for[Read More…]
Spring Flowers Bring Itchy Eyes, Runny Noses to Millions of Americans
Northwestern Medicine expert offers tips to manage spring allergy symptoms CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. Spring has arrived and warm weather is on its way. While many of us are eager for the change, nearly 50 million Americans now face the start of spring allergy season. Those who suffer from allergies are[Read More…]
Indian City Launches First-Ever Heat Wave Preparation and Warning System
Rising to Climate Change Challenge, Ahmedabad Implements Innovative Strategies to Protect Residents from Deadly Heat AHMEDABAD–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013 – The Indian city of Ahmedabad launched a first-of-its-kind Heat Action Plan today, making it the first city in South Asia to create a comprehensive early warning system and preparedness plan for[Read More…]
San Pedro River Condemned by Arizona Department of Water Resources
Massive new development threatens river and wildlife Tucson, AZ –(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. The Arizona Department of Water Resources has approved a massive groundwater pumping project that will drain the Upper San Pedro River in Southern Arizona. This decision comes despite opposition from the property owners along the river and the[Read More…]
90 Million Laser Shots Bring Wind Satellite Back on Track
Laser pulse EU–(ENEWSPF)–16 April 2013. Developing new ways of monitoring Earth is always demanding, but ESA’s Aeolus mission has faced some particularly difficult technical challenges. However, with the success of intense high-energy tests on its novel laser there is now light at the end of the tunnel for this unique[Read More…]
Local Elected Officials From Across the Country Condemn Efforts to Undermine the Antiquities Act
Officials who are in DC to celebrate economic benefits of national monuments to be visible at House hearing WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013 – This week, a diverse, bipartisan group of mayors, county commissioners and business owners are in Washington, DC to thank the Obama administration for designating national monuments in their[Read More…]
Nissan Recall of Certain Model Year 2001 – 2003 Maxima, Pathfinder, and Infiniti 135; Model Year 2002 – 2003 Infiniti QX4; and Model Year 2003 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and Sentra Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. SUMMARY: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Maxima, Pathfinder, and Infiniti I35; model year 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4; and model year 2003 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and possibly certain Sentra vehicles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce[Read More…]
Honda Recall of Certain Model Year 2001 – 2003 Civic, Model Year 2002 – 2003 CR-V, and Model Year 2002 Odyssey Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. SUMMARY: Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Civic, model year 2002-2003 CR-V, and model year 2002 Odyssey vehicles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the[Read More…]
