EUGENE, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2013 — A component in saliva has opened a window into a person’s psychological health, reflecting resiliency in the face of stress, say researchers at the University of Oregon and Arizona State University. That component is salivary nerve growth factor, a neurotrophic protein abbreviated as sNGF. It[Read More…]

In the Wake of Electric Zoo Tragedies, TomorrowWorld Organizers Team Up with DanceSafe to Educate Music Fans about Drug Use and Health; PSA Featuring Top DJs Kaskade, A-Trak, Steve Aoki, Tommie Sunshine and Others Promotes Safety and Health Precautions NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 3, 2013. The importance of providing harm reduction information[Read More…]

Women often ignore early symptoms of ovarian cancer allowing it to spread undetected, according to Northwestern Medicine physician CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2013. The Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation (LSCRF), which raises much-needed dollars for breast cancer research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital —wants to remind everyone in Chicago of the importance of[Read More…]

Alleges Former Employer Has a Pattern of  Discriminating Against Single Mothers DAYTON, OH–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2013.  The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Ohio filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Springfield resident Jennifer Maudlin, a single mother of two, against Inside Out, a religiously-based community organization. The lawsuit[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Brintellix (vortioxetine) to treat adults with major depressive disorder. Major depressive disorder (MDD), commonly referred to as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by mood changes and other symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to work,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013. A statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to rededicate ourselves to lessening the impact of   the most common cancer affecting women. Breast cancer is also the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the United[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2013. Psychotropic drugs are commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues in adults, but young children are also using the drugs to treat ADHD and other mood disorders. In the October 2013 Pediatrics study, “National Trends in Psychotropic Medication Use in[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2013. In 2010, 9,120 cases of pertussis – or whooping cough – were reported in California, the most since 1947. Several causes of the outbreak have been documented, including waning immunity of the acellular pertussis vaccine. A new study in the October 2013 Pediatrics examines[Read More…]

First drug approved for use in preoperative breast cancer Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2013.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Perjeta (pertuzumab) as part of a complete treatment regimen for patients with early stage breast cancer before surgery (neoadjuvant setting). Perjeta is the first FDA-approved[Read More…]

Encourages All Illinois Residents to Get a Flu Shot to Protect Themselves While Helping Children in Need CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn today rolled up his sleeve to receive his yearly flu shot and remind everyone in Illinois of the importance of this annual vaccination. The Governor’s flu shot[Read More…]