Adjustments Driven by Evolving Healthcare Landscape and Challenges Faced by Taxpayers; City Will Continue to Provide a Substantial Retiree Healthcare Subsidy in 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that City retirees will be notified this week of changes to their healthcare benefits that will go into effect[Read More…]

Amendments Logrolled into the Massive State Budget Bill Violate the Ohio Constitution’s Single Subject Rule CLEVELAND, OH–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2013.  Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio announced a lawsuit challenging three controversial abortion-related amendments passed in June as part of the massive state budget bill. The suit alleges all[Read More…]

Briefed on Security Protocols, Updates and Enhancements for 36th Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon Mayor Emanuel Meets with Marathon Security Team (From left to right, Police Chief of Staff Gus Miniotis, First Deputy Al Wysinger, Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Executive Director Gary Schenkel). Photo credit:[Read More…]

EUGENE, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2013 — Parents who physically abuse their children appear to have a physiological response that subsequently triggers more harsh parenting when they attempt parenting in warm, positive ways, according to new research. Reporting in the quarterly journal Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, a five-member team,[Read More…]

Northwestern Medicine study suggests postoperative blood clot rate measure is flawed CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013.  A study published today in JAMA by Northwestern Medicine® researchers suggests that a publicly reported outcomes quality measure, meant to reflect a hospital’s success in preventing blood clots following a surgery, is fundamentally flawed. The measure,[Read More…]

BERKELEY–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013.  What makes some people more prone to wedded bliss or sorrow than others? Researchers at UC Berkeley and Northwestern University have found a major clue in our DNA. A gene involved in the regulation of serotonin can predict how much our emotions affect our relationships, according to[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2013. Current and former professional athletes frequently endorse particular brands and products, and they are often viewed as credible sources of knowledge on living a healthy life. Previous studies have found that parents are more likely to purchase food products marketed by a professional athlete because[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2013. An update from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) finds that there is not enough evidence to assess the benefit or harm of routine blood pressure screening in children who do not have symptoms of high blood pressure or an underlying health problem that[Read More…]

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013.  A global hunt for genes that influence heart disease risk has uncovered 157 changes in human DNA that alter the levels of cholesterol and other blood fats—a discovery that could lead to new medications. Each of the changes points to genes that can modify levels of[Read More…]

DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -(ENEWSPF)- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) shows its continued dedication to its Employees through its recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Throughout the month of October, the airline will celebrate the 2013 NDEAM theme, “Because We Are EQUAL to the Task.”  “Southwest Airlines is proud to celebrate our[Read More…]