Proposal is a major step forward in combating illegal fishing and seafood fraud Seafood in open air market. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Today, the National Ocean Council Committee to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and Seafood Fraud announced its proposal for creating a U.S. seafood traceability program[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
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…]
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…]
USDA Finalizes New Food Safety Measures to Reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in Poultry
New Standards to Help Prevent an Estimated 50,000 Illnesses Annually WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Februar 4, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced the finalization of new federal standards to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in ground chicken and turkey products, as well as in raw[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Discusses Congenital Heart Disease Research with Illinois Leaders & Activists
Durbin recently introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize his 2009 Congenital Heart Future Act WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Illinois constituents who have congenital heart defects, their families and their physicians who are in Washington, DC advocating for increased research funding on behalf[Read More…]
More Than 3 Million US Women at Risk for Alcohol-exposed Pregnancy
Sexually active women who stop using birth control should stop drinking alcohol, but most keep drinking Drinking too much can have many risks for women. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. An estimated 3.3 million women between the ages of 15 and 44 years are at risk of exposing their[Read More…]
Higher Dietary Fiber Intake in Young Women May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. Women who eat more high-fiber foods during adolescence and young adulthood—especially lots of fruits and vegetables—may have significantly lower breast cancer risk than those who eat less dietary fiber when young, according to a new large-scale study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School[Read More…]
FDA Puts Brakes on Genetically Engineered Salmon until Labeling Requirements are Established
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2016. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it would block all imports of AquaBounty’s recently approved genetically engineered (GE) salmon until the agency had determined how to label the novel product. The agency approved the salmon in October without any mandatory labeling indicating that the[Read More…]
