Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The use of oral THC mitigates sleep apnea symptoms compared to placebo, according to clinical trial data published online ahead of print in the journal Sleep. Investigators at the University of Illinois at Chicago assessed the efficacy of dronabinol treatment[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly: 854,000 Illinoisans to See Tax Hike Thanks to Illinois’ Republican Congressmen
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: James Lewis Congresswoman Kelly released this statement following passage of the GOP’s tax scam bill: “I am extremely disappointed that my Republican colleagues, Congressmen Peter Roskam (IL-06), Mike Bost (IL-12), Rodney Davis (IL-13), Randy Hultgren (IL-14), John Shimkus (IL-15), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) and Darin[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Marks Transgender Awareness Week, Highlights Need for Inclusive, Compassionate Care
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2017 By: Julie Lynn, Manager of External Affairs November is Transgender Awareness Week, dedicated to educating people about the transgender community and raising awareness of the issues facing transgender and gender nonconforming people. Planned Parenthood of Illinois is taking this opportunity to remind everyone of the need for[Read More…]
FDA Expands Approval of Sutent to Reduce the Risk of Kidney Cancer Returning
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: Angela Stark The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Sutent (sunitinib malate) for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients who are at a high risk of kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) returning after a kidney has been removed (nephrectomy). Adjuvant treatment is[Read More…]
New CDC Study Finds Only 1 in 10 Adults Get Enough Fruits or Vegetables
Men, younger adults, and those in poverty get fewest fruits/vegetables Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: CDC Media Relations Just 1 in 10 adults meet the federal fruit or vegetable recommendations, according to a new study published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Depending on their age and[Read More…]
Bold, Healthier, And Easier Meals
Family Features-(ENEWSPF)- One of the challenges of cooking at home is creating bold and unique flavors with healthy, organic and wholesome ingredients without spending hours in the kitchen. With the right tools, you don’t have to go to extremes or make drastic changes to eat healthy. Try these tips to[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Shares Constituent Concerns Over the GOP Tax Scam
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: James Lewis Yesterday, Congresswoman Kelly took to Twitter to share the concerns on her constituents about the GOP’s so-called ‘tax reform’ plan. “Constituents from around the district have been calling my office to say, ‘vote no.’ I think families truly understand that this bill[Read More…]
FDA Approves New treatment to Prevent Bleeding in Certain Patients with Hemophilia A
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: Angela Stark The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh) to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients with hemophilia A who have developed antibodies called Factor VIII (FVIII) inhibitors. “Reducing the frequency or preventing bleeding[Read More…]
Experts Make Case for a New Addiction Recovery Paradigm
Former Oregon Governor Kitzhaber calls for a “new political constituency” — Oregon Recovers calls for a “Recovery Czar” Portland—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: Mike Marshall Former Governor John Kitzhaber called for people in recovery to build “a new political constituency” to demand reform of the state’s current efforts to treat addiction[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s ‘Connected Government Act’ Passes U.S. House
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2017 By: James Lewis Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the ‘Connected Government Act’ (H.R. 2331), authored by Congresswoman Robin Kelly. This bipartisan bill would ensure that all government websites are mobile-friendly. “With more than 40 percent of web traffic to government websites coming[Read More…]
