Day: August 7, 2017

National Institutes of Health

Midlife Cardiovascular Risk Factors May Increase Chances of Dementia

NIH funded study supports link between cognition and vascular health. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2017. A large, long-term study suggests that middle aged Americans who have vascular health risk factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking, have a greater chance of suffering from dementia later in life. The study, published[Read More…]

Operaion Inherent Resolve

Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, August 7, 2017

SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)– Aug. 7, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 34 strikes consisting of 40 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results[Read More…]

Ed Begley Jr

Eating Garbage, Talking Sex: Ed Begley Jr. Tackles Sustainability in New PSAs

TUCSON, Ariz.—(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2017.  The Center for Biological Diversity today released three 60-second public service announcements featuring actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. talking about sex, food waste and other issues affecting wildlife and the future of the planet. The spots, which can be viewed here, have been sent to[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel, City of Chicago File Federal Lawsuit Regarding President Trump’s Justice Department Immigration Enforcement Actions

Trump Administration’s latest unlawful, misguided action undermines public safety and violates Constitution CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Corporation Counsel Ed Siskel and Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced that on Monday the City of Chicago will file a federal lawsuit to prevent President Donald Trump’s Justice[Read More…]

She Votes Illinois

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Women’s Forum Planned for October 26

CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 7, 2017. A grassroots coalition of Illinois women has formed to host a panel discussion on issues important to women with the Democratic candidates for Governor of Illinois. Candidates will share a stage to answer questions about their viewpoints, policy ideas, and past engagement with progressive issues such[Read More…]

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