NIH-funded study reveals how motion-sensing cells in mice link to other cells in the eye Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. When we move our head, the whole visual world moves across our eyes. Yet we can still make out a bee buzzing by or a hawk flying overhead, thanks to unique[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Environmental, Public Health, and Civil Rights Groups Unveil New Environmental Justice Ad Campaign
Ads highlight disproportionate impacts of smog pollution on communities of color, call on EPA for strong standards WASHINGTON, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. Today, the Sierra Club, EarthJustice, the NAACP, Physicians for Social Responsibility, and Moms Clean Air Force, hosted a tele-press conference to release a major new ad campaign drawing[Read More…]
200 Lake County Residents Call for Stronger Protections from Waukegan, IL Coal-Fired Power Plant at Air Pollution Hearing
NRG’s Waukegan Coal Plant: Nearly A Decade Polluting Lake County Without A Permit ZION, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2015. Tonight, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) heard from an estimated 200 Lake County residents demanding stronger air protections from New Jersey-based NRG Energy’s Waukegan coal-fired power plant. Originally built in 1923 and[Read More…]
Center for American Progress’ Winnie Stachelberg on Proposed ACA Regulations Protecting LGBT Americans from Discrimination in the Health Care System
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2105. Center for American Progress Executive Vice President for External Affairs Winnie Stachelberg issued the following statement today in support of proposed regulations released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, or ACA. Among other critical[Read More…]
HHS Takes Next Step in Advancing Health Equity through the Affordable Care Act
Proposed rule implements new protections against sex discrimination; enhances language assistance; protects individuals with disabilities; and extends to insurers participating in Health Insurance Marketplaces Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule to advance health equity and reduce disparities in health[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Unveils New Child Care Tax Credit Proposal to Expand Access to Child Care for Working Families
By creating a new High-Quality Child Care Tax Credit, we can help families work and prepare children for school. Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. The Center for American Progress today released a new proposal that would provide a High-Quality Child Care Tax Credit to help low-income and middle-class families afford[Read More…]
Ants Show Promise as Alternative to Chemical Pesticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. A study published this week reveals that ants are a cheaper, more effective means to managing pests than toxic chemical pesticides. The review was conducted by Aarhus University’s Joachim Offenberg, Ph.D., a plant and insect ecologist who has studied ants for over 20 years. His review focuses[Read More…]
Early Flu Treatment Reduces Hospitalization Time, Disability Risk in Older People
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. Early treatment of flu-hospitalized people 65 and older with flu antiviral medications cuts the duration of their hospital stay and reduces their risk of needing extended care after discharge, a new CDC study finds. The study is the first to look at the benefits of early[Read More…]
High School Athletes Using Smokeless Tobacco More Than Non-athletes
Cigarette use going down while smokeless use going up A Dangerous Trend – Smokeless Tobacco Use Among High School Athletes. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. High school athletes who play on sports teams smoke tobacco products at a lower rate than non-athletes, but use smokeless tobacco at a higher[Read More…]
Women’s Health Care Providers Ask U.S Supreme Court to Take On Texas Clinic Shutdown Law
As few as 10 clinics will remain in Texas if nation’s highest court fails to intervene Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. Today a coalition of women’s health care providers represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights took their fight against Texas’ clinic shutdown law to the nation’s highest court. The group[Read More…]
