Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. To combat the obesity epidemic, the National Institutes of Health is encouraging diverse scientific investigations through a new Strategic Plan for NIH Obesity Research. More than one-third of adults in the United States and nearly 17 percent of the nation’s children are now obese, which increases[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Affordable Care Act to Improve Quality of Care for People With Medicare
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today released proposed new rules to help doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers better coordinate care for Medicare patients through Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). ACOs create incentives for health care providers to work together to treat[Read More…]
Statement by HHS Secretary Sebelius on Institute of Medicine Report on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. “I want to thank the Institute of Medicine for conducting this important study, at the request of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), on the state of the science regarding the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. “The report provides the scientific[Read More…]
Volkswagen Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 Jetta Vehicles
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2011. Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 Jetta Vehicles, manufactured from March 2010 through March 2011. These vehicles may have an electrical wiring and fuse layout where the converter box is protected by the same fuse used by the signal horn and the anti-theft alarm[Read More…]
Consumer Alert: CPSC Warns of Deadly Danger with Water Walking Balls
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to stop participating in a new type of water-related recreational activity, due to the potential risks of suffocation and drowning. The activity is called water walking and the water walking ball has numerous brand or ride[Read More…]
UN Chief Urges ‘Bold’ Action to Transform Global AIDS Response
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 March 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged world leaders to take bold decisions to tackle the AIDS epidemic, as he launched a new United Nations report that warns that recent gains, while laudable, are fragile. The report, “Uniting for universal access: towards zero new HIV infections, zero[Read More…]
UN Warns of ‘Potentially Catastrophic’ Impact of Climate Change on Food Security
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 March 2011 – The effects of slow-onset climate change are expected to have “potentially catastrophic” impact on food production in developing countries in future, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned today, calling for action to mitigate the adverse consequences. “Currently the world is focused on[Read More…]
Gates Outlines U.S. Role as NATO Takes Libya Mission
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011 – As NATO assumed command of coalition operations in Libya this morning, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told the House Armed Services Committee that U.S. forces will “significantly ramp down” their commitment in the operation. Gates said U.S. efforts in Libya will provide the capabilities other nations[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General Rasmussen Praises Sweden as an Effective and Reliable Partner
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–31 March 2011. Today, Secretary General Rasmussen travelled to Sweden to discuss the excellent cooperation between NATO and Sweden. During his visit, the Secretary General met with H.M. King Carl XVI Gustav, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, Minister of Defence Sten Tolgfors and members of the Foreign Relations and Defence Committees.[Read More…]
NATO Press Briefing on Libya, 31 March 2011
BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—31 March 2011. Participants in today’s NATO Briefing are NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu, joined by NATO Military Committee Chairman Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola and Commander of Operation Unified Protector , Lieutenant General Charles Bouchard (Opening remarks) Oana Lungescu (NATO Spokesperson): Good afternoon – welcome here in Brussels and hello to[Read More…]
