NIH-funded study is the first look at antipsychotic prescriptions patterns in the U.S. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2015. Boys are more likely than girls to receive a prescription for antipsychotic medication regardless of age, researchers have found. Approximately 1.5 percent of boys ages 10-18 received an antipsychotic prescription in 2010, although[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
Measles Led to Death of Clallam Co., Washington Woman; First in US in a Dozen Years
Tragic outcome for immunocompromised patient shows need for community protection OLYMPIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2015. The death of a Clallam County woman this spring was due to an undetected measles infection that was discovered at autopsy. The woman was most likely exposed to measles at a local medical facility during a recent[Read More…]
Colgate-Palmolive Pays $2mil to Settle Litigation on Lack of Efficacy of Its Triclosan Soaps
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2015. SoftSoap manufacturer, Colgate-Palmolive Co., has agreed to pay $2 million to settle a class action suit that alleged the company misled consumers into thinking its brand of Softsoap Antibacterial liquid hand soaps killed most common germs, when in fact they do not, according to documents filed in[Read More…]
PTSD Raises Odds of Heart Attack and stroke in Women PTSD raises odds of heart attack and stroke in women PTSD Raises Odds of Heart Attack and Stroke in Women
Large study finds PTSD raises cardiovascular risk in women Boston, MA ─(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. Women with elevated symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) consistent with the clinical threshold for the disorder had 60% higher rates of having a heart attack or stroke compared with women who never experienced trauma, according[Read More…]
Cuba Becomes First Country to Halt Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis – UN Health Agency
PAHO-WHO have been working with partners in Cuba and other countries in the Americas to implement a regional initiative to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. Photo: PAHO/WHO GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–30 June 2015 – Cuba has become the world’s first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, “a major[Read More…]
State Court Blocks Florida Law That Forces Mandatory Delay, Additional Visits for Women Seeking Safe, Legal Abortion
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. A state court judge today blocked a recently passed Florida measure forcing a woman to wait at least 24 hours and make at least one additional trip before she is able to receive safe, legal abortion care. The law—which was slated to take effect on July[Read More…]
Nurses: Court Decision to Consider Attack on Public Unions Poses Threat to Public Health and Safety
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to grant review of a case challenging the survival of public sector unions poses a significant threat to public health and safety and quality of life, warned National Nurses United, the largest U.S. organization of nurses. The Court[Read More…]
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
Investment Helps Improve Public Health and the Environment, Diversify Local Economy WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. Today, the Obama Administration invited communities to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative providing direct technical support to build strong local food systems as part of a community’s emerging economic action plans. Under[Read More…]
HHS Study Finds Early Dialysis Saved Lives Following Hurricane Sandy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. People with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who receive dialysis in advance of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, are significantly less likely to need an emergency department visit or hospitalization in the week following the disaster and less likely to die within 30 days after the disaster,[Read More…]
Report: U.S. Pro Sports Shifting to More Sustainable Game Day Food
Green Sports Alliance and NRDC release first-of-its-kind study on concessionaires and venues providing fans with local, healthy fare CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015 – Leading professional sports venues that serve all major leagues are now promoting more sustainable food options to fans, according to a new report by the Green Sports Alliance[Read More…]
