Evansville, IN–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014.  Past use of cannabis, as identified by the presence of the inert carboxy THC metabolite on a standard urine test, is not positively associated with workplace accidents, according to data published online in the Journal of Addictive Diseases. The study’s author assessed whether there exists[Read More…]

Finding May Explain Many Brain Disorders, Lead to Prevention and Treatment NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014 — A new study led by Weill Cornell Medical College scientists shows that the most common genetic form of mental retardation and autism occurs because of a mechanism that shuts off the gene associated with[Read More…]

First-ever combined tobacco/liquor seminars, teen video contest also announced CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014.  To help protect the health of our children, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is awarding $1 million in grants to communities throughout the state to implement the Kids Can’t Buy ‘Em Here tobacco enforcement program. “This effort[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014 – 1:22 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Good morning, everyone.  It’s great to have you all here.  Let me start by thanking Shanese for that very kind introduction and for her wonderful remarks.  Let me just say, Shanese, when we heard in the back that you were[Read More…]

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014.  Two newer classes of drugs to treat adult-onset diabetes may be no more effective than the old standby, yet they cost significantly more over the course of a patient’s disease. That’s according to a National Science Foundation-funded study by researchers at the University of Michigan, Mayo[Read More…]

New prostate cancer screening option combines existing tests to substantially increase accuracy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014.  Northwestern Medicine® is the first health care provider in the country to offer a new non-invasive blood test for prostate cancer that is nearly three times more accurate than the current standard prostate-specific antigen (PSA)[Read More…]

House Del. Cheryl Glenn (D-Baltimore) holds press conference Friday before committee hearing on bill Annapolis, MD –(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. A medical marijuana bill introduced earlier this month by Maryland House Delegate Cheryl Glenn (D-Baltimore) and co-sponsored by nearly half of the House will be heard Friday at 1pm in the[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today proposed to update the Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect the latest scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The proposed label also would replace out-of-date serving[Read More…]

Innovative challenge is a collaboration to improve protection against brain injury NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2014. More than 450 proposals from 19 countries were submitted to Head Health Challenge II, the NFL, Under Armour (NYSE:UA) and GE (NYSE:GE) announced today. The challenge will award up to $10 million for new innovations[Read More…]

Though overall obesity rates remain unchanged, rates in young children improve Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2014. The latest CDC obesity data, published in the February 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, show a significant decline in obesity among children aged 2 to 5 years. Obesity prevalence for[Read More…]