Watertown, Wisconsin–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013 – 2:43 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Oh, what a warm welcome. Thank you. And thank you, guys. Rest yourselves. (Laughter.) We’ve got a lot of water partying to do here today. Let me start by of course thanking[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
FDA Approves Botox Cosmetic to Improve the Appearance of Crow’s Feet Lines
Silver Spring, Marland—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved a new use for Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe lateral canthal lines, known as crow’s feet, in adults. Botox Cosmetic is the only FDA approved drug treatment option[Read More…]
Michelle Obama Calls on Americans to Drink More Water
Environmental Working Group’s Filter Guide Can Help WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)-September 12, 2013. Environmental Working Group applauds First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to get Americans to drink more water instead of soft drinks. Consuming plenty of water daily has a number of positive effects on people’s health. “Once again, the First Lady[Read More…]
Childbirth Risks Not the Same for All Obese Women
‘Healthy’ obese women who’ve had a baby before are at less risk than first-time mums of normal weight. UK–(ENEWSPF)–12 September 2013. Obesity raises the chances of complications and medical interventions in childbirth. But a new study by Oxford University shows the risks are not the same for all obese women.[Read More…]
Illinois Public Health Department Urges Public to ‘Be Informed, Get Ready’ for Emergencies During National Preparedness Month
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. September is National Preparedness Month and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is reminding all Illinoisans to use this month to make a plan and prepare an emergency supply kit for their homes. “By taking a few simple steps –creating a disaster supply[Read More…]
Lifestyle Intervention Improves High Schoolers’ Health, Social Skills, Grades
NIH-supported research shows promise for teens at risk of becoming overweight, obese Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWPSF)–September 10, 2013. A teacher-delivered intervention program promoting healthy lifestyles improved health behaviors, social skills, severe depression, and academic performance in high school adolescents, a study has found. Routine integration of such programs into health education curricula[Read More…]
Blacks in U.S. May be at Higher Risk for Health Problems from Insufficient Sleep
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2013. Blacks are more likely than whites to sleep less than seven hours a night and the black-white sleep disparity is greatest in professional occupations, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). “Short sleep” has been linked with increased risk of health[Read More…]
Illinois Public Health Department Urges Awareness, Education during National Suicide Prevention Week
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2013. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and fluctuates between the second and third leading cause of deaths among adolescents in Illinois, but Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck says that suicide is a preventable public health threat, and[Read More…]
California Legislature Introduces Bill to Regulate Medical Marijuana Commercial Businesses Across the State
The move, which is conditionally supported by patient advocates, comes a week after DOJ issues new federal guidelines Sacramento, CA—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. A week after the Justice Department issued a memorandum, providing guidance on the role of federal law enforcement with respect to state marijuana laws, California legislators introduced a[Read More…]
President Bill Clinton, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, and Chelsea Clinton to be honored at Harvard School of Public Health Centennial Event October 24
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Harvard School of Public Health announced today the recipients of its Centennial Medals and inaugural Next Generation Award, all of whom will be honored during events celebrating the school’s 100th anniversary on October 24. Recipients of Centennial Medals are: President Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton[Read More…]
