“In this multiethnic cohort of 82,050 men, we found that cannabis use alone was associated with a decreased risk of bladder cancer” Los Angeles, CA–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015.  Cannabis use is inversely associated with incidences of bladder cancer in males, according epidemiological findings published in the February issue of the journal[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015 – Republicans in Congress are trying to cut Social Security disability benefits. Retirement payments also could be in jeopardy, Sen. Bernie Sanders warned in a Senate floor speech today. “This is a very bad idea,” Sanders said. “Republicans are manufacturing a crisis where none exists.” In the[Read More…]

OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015 Written by Angelica Martins Eating organic food has gained a lot of attention in recent years. What was once just a small subsection of our food supply has grown into a multi-million dollar business that offers a product most consumers just can’t seem to get enough of.[Read More…]

NIH study demonstrates feasibility of getting drugs to stroke patients faster Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015.  There is no time to waste when it comes to stroke. The more time that passes between stroke onset and treatment, the worse the outcome is for the patient. A study designed to test the[Read More…]

SAN FRANCISCO—(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015.  A new report from the University of California, San Francisco’s Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health states that access to family planning services is a cost-effective strategy to addressing population growth, food insecurity and climate change. “More than 800 million people on the planet are chronically[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2015 – By Jag Davies U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has joined the growing chorus of top medical professionals and organizations in favor of reforming marijuana laws to allow access for medical purposes. On today’s CBS This Morning Murthy said, “We have some preliminary data showing[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2015.  Today, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), along with eight bipartisan cosponsors, introduced HR 667: The Veterans Equal Access Act,to make it easier for qualified veterans to access medical marijuana in states where it is legal. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) specifically prohibits its medical providers[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2015.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Ibrance (palbociclib) to treat advanced (metastatic) breast cancer. Breast cancer in women is the second most common type of cancer in the United States. It forms in the breast tissue and in advanced cases,[Read More…]

Two of every five children — including seven in 10 black children — are exposed Secondhand smoke exposure is harmful and remains high for certain groups.  Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2015.  Although secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure in the United States dropped by half between 1999 to 2000 and 2011[Read More…]

OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2015.  Illinois medical marijuana patients have waited for awhile now for safe access to medicine. Applicants for medical marijuana business licenses have also been waiting. Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn failed to issue licenses before left office, but issued ‘recommendations’ for who he thought should get licenses. It[Read More…]