Lancet Study Dismantles Main Argument of Opponents of Medical Marijuana NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2015. A new Columbia University study published in Lancet Psychiatry shows that teen marijuana use does not increase after the passage of medical marijuana laws. The study, led by Dr. Debra Hasin, looked at past-30-day marijuana use[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Public Citizen Report: Technology and Smart Policies Offer Hope of Reducing Injuries to Nurses
But Most Hospitals Have Not Implemented Comprehensive Safe-Patient Handling Programs, Experts Say WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. A new Public Citizen report (PDF), “Taking the Burden Off Their Backs,” outlines a number of recommended technologies and policies to reduce injuries to nurses and other caregivers. This report is the second[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Education Awards $12.8 Million in Grants to Improve Services, Outcomes for Children with Disabilities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. The U.S. Department of Education announced today the award of more than $12.8 million in grants to help improve services and results for students with disabilities. “We must ensure that students with disabilities receive a world-class education and that their teachers are equipped to help them[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Marks Men’s Health Week, Encourages Men to Prioritize Their Health with Regular Checkups and STD Testing
New York, NY —(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. Throughout National Men’s Health Week (June 15-21), Planned Parenthood Federation of America is encouraging men to take charge of their sexual health with regular checkups and screenings, as well as regular testing for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, if they are sexually active. “Everyone deserves[Read More…]
HHS Proposes Vision for the Future of Head Start, Releases New Performance Standards
Raises the bar on quality, expands program to full school day, full school year, reduces regulatory burden by one-third Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today important steps to improve the quality of services at Head Start programs across the country. HHS Secretary[Read More…]
NRDC: FDA Should Follow Trans Fat Move with Safety Reviews of 1,000 other Chemicals in Food
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action today that all but bans the use of trans fats in foods, which studies have linked to heart disease. Erik Olson, director of the Health and Environment Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council, made this comment: “We[Read More…]
FDA Takes Step to Remove Artificial Trans Fats in Processed Foods
Action expected to reduce coronary heart disease and prevent thousands of fatal heart attacks every year Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today finalized its determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of[Read More…]
Groups Urge WHO to Set Safety Standards for Herbicide Glyphosate it Classified as Carcinogenic
They also call for investigation into apparent conflicts of interest on a WHO panel reviewing widely used herbicide WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015 – A coalition of groups are urging the World Health Organization to swiftly set new safety standards for the world’s most widely used herbicide—glyphosate, often sold as “Roundup” –[Read More…]
DOD Releases Report on Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan, June 16, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. The inaugural “Report on Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan,” a report to Congress in accordance with Section 1225 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291), was provided to Congress yesterday evening.[Read More…]
US: Drug Deportations Tearing Families Apart
Spike in Cases, Many for Minor Offenses Melida Ruiz, a lawful permanent resident, pictured with her daughter, Mercedez Ruiz, and her grandson, Christopher Gonzalez. In 2011, Melida was held in immigration detention for seven months while she fought deportation based on a 2002 misdemeanor drug conviction, her sole conviction in[Read More…]
