Trial Begins Tuesday in Case Challenging Dangerous Restrictions that Restrict Safe and Legal Abortion Statewide Madison, WI–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014.  A trial begins Tuesday in federal court in a lawsuit seeking to permanently block a harmful Wisconsin law signed in 2013 that could further restrict abortion in that state. Currently in[Read More…]

Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week 2014 SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2014.  The week before many pools and beaches open for the Memorial Day Weekend is designated as Recreational Water Illness and Injury (RWII) Prevention Week – May 19-25, 2014. The week is a chance to focus on simple things swimmers[Read More…]

State-sponsored program will gather objective scientific research regarding the efficacy of marijuana for medical treatment Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014.  Democrat Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday approved legislation to fund observational and clinical research assessing the safety and therapeutic efficacy of cannabis. The measure earmarks up to $10 million within the[Read More…]

Couples with highest cholesterol took longest to achieve pregnancy Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014.  High cholesterol levels may impair fertility in couples trying to achieve a pregnancy, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the University at Buffalo (New York), and Emory University in Atlanta. Couples[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with other federal and international agencies, took action this week against websites that sell potentially dangerous, unapproved prescription drugs to U.S. consumers. The FDA and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) also conducted extensive examinations at[Read More…]

New York Takes Major Step Toward Becoming Medical Marijuana State; Patients and Families Cheer Step Forward, Call for Vote in Full Senate Albany—(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2014. Today, the New York State Senate Health Committee passed (S.4406-B/Savino) by a bipartisan vote of 9 – 8. This is the first time in years[Read More…]

GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. The United States, Canada and Mexico have adopted a set of principles and guidelines on how the three countries’ governments will share in advance public information and communications products during health emergencies of mutual interest.  U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Canada’s Minister of Health[Read More…]

Celebrating the Dedication, Bravery and Compassion of EMS Professionals CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014.  To recognize the heroic efforts of emergency medical services (EMS) responders, Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed May 18 – 24, 2014 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Illinois. As part of that recognition, the Illinois Department of Public Health[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Minnesota House and Senate lawmakers, along with Democrat Gov. Mark Dayton, agreed late last week to legislation that seeks to provide access to limited preparations of cannabis to qualified patients. The finalized language represents a compromise between dueling House (House[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014.  A statement by Assistant Secretary for Health Howard Koh, MD, MPH:  May 19 is the third national Hepatitis Testing Day. The observance was established in the Action Plan for the Prevention Care & Treatment of Viral Hepatitis to raise greater awareness of an often silent epidemic.[Read More…]