Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. A statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Each November, we recognize National Native American Heritage Month – celebrating the diverse histories and cultures of American Indian and Alaska Native people. This year’s theme, “Guiding Our Destiny with Heritage and Traditions: Leading the Way to Healthier Nations,”[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. Several studies have documented earlier onset of puberty in girls over the past few decades. In a longitudinal study following more than 1,200 girls for seven years, researchers found those with higher BMI had earlier onset of puberty, as measured by breast development, and[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. How a health care provider talks with parents about their child’s vaccines can affect whether the parent chooses to vaccinate, according to a study in the December 2013 issue of Pediatrics. For the study, “The Architecture of Provider-Parent Vaccine Discussions at Health Supervision Visits,”[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013.  U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), in its ongoing effort to ensure equal access to air transportation for all travelers, is requiring airline websites and automated airport kiosks to be accessible to passengers with disabilities.  In addition, DOT will[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. The percentage of Illinois adults diagnosed with diabetes rose 60 percent between 1995 and 2010, and it is projected the number of diagnosed diabetes cases will rise another 25 percent by 2020. This November, American Diabetes Month, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. On behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Justice today announced a guilty plea agreement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (JPI) of Titusville, N.J., and a $400 million criminal fine for introducing a misbranded drug, Risperdal (risperidone), into interstate commerce. A[Read More…]

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013.  If you are one of more than 25 million Americans with diabetes, you may already know the importance of watching your diet and keeping track of your blood sugar. But did you know it’s also important to have regular eye exams? In the United States, diabetic[Read More…]

TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013.  A new study from the University of Toronto Scarborough shows that people who are aware of and their own thoughts and emotions are less affected by positive feedback from others. The study, authored by UTSC PhD candidate Rimma Teper, finds that individuals high in trait mindfulness[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013.  The U.S. Court Of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today issued a decision in a case brought by the fresh produce processor and packing companies Freshway Foods, Freshway Logistics, and their owners, seeking an injunction to prevent compliance with the federal rule requiring employers to provide insurance[Read More…]

Providers Pledge to Continue to Fight for their Patients AUSTIN–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013.  A federal appeals court ruled today that part of a Texas anti-abortion law that was struck down Monday by a district court will be allowed to take effect while legal challenges proceed. The provisions will cause at least[Read More…]