Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Yesterday, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against legislation that would undermine key components of the Iran nuclear agreement: “The Iran deal is working to prevent Iran from producing nuclear weapons. Yet, instead of letting that progress continue, the Republican majority is trying[Read More…]
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Prenatal Steroids Lower Risk of Respiratory Illness in Late Preterm Infants
NIH study shows treatment benefits extend to infants born at 34-36 weeks. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Prenatal steroid therapy reduces the chance of respiratory complications among infants born at 34-36 weeks, so-called “late” preterm infants, according to a study by a National Institutes of Health research network. Steroids are a[Read More…]
Natural Protein Points to New Inflammation Treatment
Findings may offer insight to effective treatments for inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and multiple sclerosis. Stained sections of foot joints from wild-type (left) and TTP+ (right) mice show that when both were tested using a model of rheumatoid arthritis, the wild-type mouse experienced significant inflammation. Arrows indicate[Read More…]
NIH Scientists Discover Genetic Cause of Rare Allergy to Vibration
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified a genetic mutation responsible for a rare form of inherited hives induced by vibration, also known as vibratory urticaria. Running, hand clapping, towel drying or even taking a bumpy bus ride can cause temporary skin rashes in[Read More…]
NRDC, Allies Urge Supreme Court to Deny Industry’s Bid to Block Carbon Pollution Limits
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016 — The Natural Resources Defense Council today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to deny a coal industry request to block President Obama’s Clean Power Plan, saying the industry’s assertions of irreparable harm have no substance. The following is a statement by David Doniger, director of NRDC’s climate[Read More…]
5 Reasons the EPA Should Regulate Methane Emissions from Existing Oil and Gas Sources
Porter Ranch Estates sit at the foothills near a Southern California Gas well that has been leaking methane daily near the community of Porter Ranch, California, January 7, 2016. Source: AP/Michael Own Baker Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. In August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, proposed limits[Read More…]
With Zika Virus, Widespread Pesticide Spraying Not the Long-Term Solution, says Entomologist
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Speaking to The Guardian, a leading Kenyan entomologist warns that spraying pesticides will fail to deal with the Zika virus. Just recently the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a public health emergency over growing concerns that the virus is linked with microcephaly. Aerial and[Read More…]
Study Finds Bed Bugs Highly Resistant to Neonic Insecticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. According to a study published in Oxford University Press, entitled High Levels of Resistance in the Common Bed Bug, bed bugs have developed resistance to neonicotinoids (neonics). Neonics have become one of the most widely used active ingredients to control bed bugs since the insects’ have[Read More…]
Rep. Blumenauer Introduces Legislation to Put Burden of Costs of Malheur Occupation on Armed Militia, Not Oregonians
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016 – Today, on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) announced introduction of legislation that will help assuage some of the financial hardship borne by state and local taxpayers in protecting the community while armed militants occupy the Malheur National Wildlife[Read More…]
Actor and Filmmaker Gordon-Levitt to Donate Acting Fee From Snowden Movie to ACLU and hitRECord Project
LOS ANGELES — (ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt launched a new community-sourced video project today with his production company hitRECord and the American Civil Liberties Union, putting out a call for people to submit videos with their takes on the connections between technology and democracy. The submissions[Read More…]
