Daily life in Freetown, Sierra Leone, one of three West African countries most affected by the outbreak of the Ebola virus. Photo: World Bank/Dominic Chavez GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–15 January 2015 – Spearheaded by the United Nations, a team of international experts has begun an Ebola Recovery Assessment (ERA) mission in Sierra Leone[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
Why Chipotle’s Pork Problem is Good for Farmers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2015. By Coach Mark Smallwood, Executive Director, Rodale Institute News that Chipotle pulled pork from many of its menus, due to an issue with one of their supplier’s animal welfare practices, has been blowing up all over the news and social media. The Washington Post and others[Read More…]
FDA Approves First-of-kind Device to Treat Obesity
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved the Maestro Rechargeable System for certain obese adults, the first weight loss treatment device that targets the nerve pathway between the brain and the stomach that controls feelings of hunger and fullness. The Maestro Rechargeable System, the[Read More…]
Progress Being Made in Infection Control in U.S. Hospitals; Continued Improvements Needed
CDC report provides first snapshot of state efforts to prevent MRSA and deadly diarrheal infections National Healthcare Associated Infections Progress Report. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2015. Progress has been made in the effort to eliminate infections that commonly threaten hospital patients, including a 46 percent decrease in central line-associated[Read More…]
When Will Illinois Issue Medical Marijuana Business Licenses?
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2015. Illinois has had a medical marijuana law on the books for about a year now. Thousands of people have applied to become patients, and numerous entities and individuals have applied for a cultivation and/or distribution license. Illinois does not allow patients to grow marijuana for themselves, so[Read More…]
Panel Cites Need for Individualized, Patient-centered Approach to Treat and Monitor Chronic Pain
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2015. An independent panel convened by the National Institutes of Health concluded that individualized, patient-centered care is needed to treat and monitor the estimated 100 million Americans living with chronic pain. To achieve this aim, the panel recommends more research and development around the evidence-based, multidisciplinary approaches[Read More…]
Remarkable Progress Five Years after Haiti Earthquake
Haiti rebuilding national public health system with help from CDC CDC: Helping Improve Health in Haiti. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015. Five years after the devastating earthquake in 2010 left millions in need of urgent medical care, Haiti has made significant progress toward rebuilding the national public health system.[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Sanders Warns Disability Benefits Face Cuts
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) warned on Monday that benefits for the disabled and their children could face a 20 percent cut next year if the Senate follows the lead of House Republicans. “Around 11 million Americans, including nearly 2 million children with a disabled parent, rely[Read More…]
Bidart Bros. Works with Federal and State Officials to Determine Source of Listeriosis-Associated Outbreak
Bakersfield, Calif. —(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the results of findings from additional tests performed on samples collected from Bidart Bros. apple processing plant. Test results confirm two strains of Listeria monocytogenes were found at the apple processing facility and are believed to[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Markey, Blumenthal Call For Increased Disclosure, Transparency In New Comprehensive Report On Energy Drink Consumption
Survey of a dozen energy drink companies conducted by lawmakers finds ninety percent of the market unwilling to commit to adolescent protections WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2015. In the latest step in their ongoing investigation into the energy drink industry, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and[Read More…]
