Advocates Frustrated with Slow Progress of Life-Saving Bill; Coalition Calls for Assembly to Pass Hepatitis C Testing Legislation Trenton—(ENEWSPF)—May 14, 2015. To commemorate Hepatitis Testing Day, the Hepatitis C Action Campaign coalition and patient advocates are urging the General Assembly to approve and Governor Christie to sign Senate Bill 876[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Study Highlights Risk of Norovirus from Swimming
Simple tips can help swimmers stay safe in various swimming venues Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2015. When most people think of norovirus, they think of people marooned on a cruise ship with raging stomach and intestinal illness, unable to leave their cabins. However, an outbreak at an Oregon lake underscores that[Read More…]
South Suburban College Bulldogs Baseball Team Readies for District Tourney
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—May 14, 2015. The South Suburban College Bulldogs have advanced to the NJCAA Division I Midwest District Tournament Friday, May 15th to play the host team Kaskaskia College at 12 noon. The winner of the four-team, double-elimination tournament advances to the World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado, May[Read More…]
CDC Data Show Progress in Reducing Some Foodborne Infections in 2014
While some diseases decreased, overall infections from foodborne illness remain the same Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2015. In 2014, rates of infection from a serious form of E. coli and one of the more common Salmonella serotypes decreased compared with the baseline period of 2006-2008. Meanwhile, some other less common types[Read More…]
Long-term Depression May Double Stroke Risk for Middle-aged Adults
Study finds stroke risk remains elevated even after depressive symptoms improve Boston, MA ─(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2015. Adults over 50 who have persistent symptoms of depression may have twice the risk of stroke as those who do not, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School[Read More…]
NARAL Pro-Choice America, CREDO Action, Planned Parenthood Action Fund and Ultraviolet Deliver 224k Petitions to Speaker Boehner Blasting House Republicans for Their Obsession with Abortion Bans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2015. Yesterday, NARAL Pro-Choice America, CREDO Action, Planned Parenthood Action Fund and Ultraviolet delivered more than 224,000 petitions to Speaker Boehner blasting him and his anti-women’s health colleagues in the House for their obsession with banning abortion and restricting women’s health care choices. The reality, which is[Read More…]
FTC Launches New Resource for Identity Theft Victims
IdentityTheft.gov Helps People Report and Recover from Identity Theft Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2015. The Federal Trade Commission has launched IdentityTheft.gov, a new resource that makes it easier for identity theft victims to report and recover from identity theft. A Spanish version of the site is also available at RobodeIdentidad.gov. The[Read More…]
Avalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure During Emergency Rescues
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2015 “Operator T” avalanche rescue snow shovels Recall Summary Name of product: Avalanche rescue snow shovels Hazard: The lower lock button on the avalanche snow shovel’s shaft can fail to secure the blade, causing the shovel’s shaft and blade to come apart and render the shovel unable[Read More…]
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Twist Swivel Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2015 Recalled Cost Plus World Market twist swivel stool Recall Summary Name of product: Twist Swivel Stools Hazard: The weld joint attaching the stool seat to the center post can break, posing a fall hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Cost Plus World Market toll-free at[Read More…]
IKEA Recalls Pressure-Mounted Safety Gates Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2015 PATRULL KLÄMMA Recall Summary Name of product: PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG Safety Gates Hazard: The friction between the wall and the pressure-mounted safety gate is insufficient to hold the gate in its intended position, posing a fall hazard. In addition, the lower metal bar can[Read More…]
