MARYLAND–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2017. The National Hurricane Center has reported that Harvey has been upgraded to a Category 1 (on the Saffir-Simpson scale) hurricane as of 5:00 pm EDT. NASA Finds Heavy Rainfall in Intensifying Tropical Storm Harvey NASA examined Harvey as it began to intensify and organize and found heavy[Read More…]
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Case Series: Topical Cannabis Preparations Associated With Reduced Opioid Use
Toronto, Canada–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2017. The administration of whole-plant topical cannabis extracts is associated with reduced pain and opioid use in patients suffering from leg and ankle ulcers due to Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG), according to a series of case reports published online ahead of print in the Journal of Pain Symptom[Read More…]
United Nations Rights Experts Criticize US Failure to Unequivocally Reject Racist Violent Events
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–24 August 2017 – The United Nations body monitoring implementation of the global convention on prohibiting racial discrimination has called on high-level politicians and public officials of the United States to unequivocally and unconditionally reject and condemn racist hate speech and crimes in Charlottesville and throughout the country. “We are[Read More…]
University of Chicago Scientists Detect First X-rays From Mystery Supernovas
Exploding stars carry cloak of dense material that puzzles astronomers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2017 By: Louise Lerner Exploding stars lit the way for our understanding of the universe, but researchers are still in the dark about many of their features. A team of scientists, including scholars from the University of Chicago,[Read More…]
Most U.S. Teens Are Getting Cancer-Preventing Vaccine
CDC encourages parents to protect children from cancers caused by HPV Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2017. Six out of 10 U.S. parents are choosing to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for their children, according to a report published in this week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The Centers for Disease[Read More…]
CDC: Some Infants Still Not Receiving Recommended Screenings/Interventions for Hearing Loss and Critical Congenital Heart Disease
Progress made, more work needed to close the gaps and ensure all infants receive screening and prompt medical care if needed Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2017. Today’s Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the benefits of and gaps in assessing point-of-care[Read More…]
Illinois Strengthens Hate Crimes Law
New Law Initiated by Attorney General Madigan Strengthens Hate Crimes Law to Include Use of Technology in Hate Crimes & Allows Victims to Pursue Civil Cause of Action Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced Illinois is strengthening the state’s hate crimes law. House Bill 3711, initiated[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report Warns That Taking Out a Reverse Mortgage Loan Can be an Expensive Way to Maximize Social Security Benefits
CFPB Releases Consumer Guide and Video Explaining Reverse Mortgages WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a report warning older consumers about taking out a reverse mortgage loan in order to bridge the gap in income while delaying Social Security benefits until a later age.[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Updates Mexico Travel Warning
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2017. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens about the risk of traveling to certain parts of Mexico due to the activities of criminal organizations in those areas. U.S. citizens have been the victims of violent crimes, including homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery in various Mexican[Read More…]
Analysis: Strong Favorable Views of ACA Increased in Spring 2017, Strong Unfavorable Views Remain Flat
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2017. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, Kaiser Family Foundation polling has found the public divided in their overall views of the law and in the intensity of their opinions: For seven years, the share of the public holding strongly unfavorable views of[Read More…]
