Data confirm connection between student health and academic achievement Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017. As millions of students across the United States head back to school, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released new data confirming the close connection between student health and academic performance. The data published in[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
Compensation Remains Available to 9-11 Responders and Survivors Affected by Their Exposure; Fund Tops $3 Billion in Awards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017. Each year, as the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks approaches, the country is reminded of the unprecedented losses suffered. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) acknowledges the important milestones reached in providing support to victims and families and is especially aware of[Read More…]
Progress Has Stalled in US Stroke Death Rates After Decades of Decline
More timely stroke care can improve patient outcomes Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017. After more than four decades of decline, progress has slowed in preventing stroke deaths, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Not only has progress slowed among most demographic[Read More…]
CDC Awards $28.6 Million to Help States Fight Opioid Overdose Epidemic
Support will strengthen state efforts to prevent and track opioid overdoses Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2017. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding more than $28.6 million in additional funding to 44 states and the District of Columbia to support their responses to the opioid overdose epidemic. The[Read More…]
Drug Combination Reduces Risk of HIV Infection Among Teen Males
NIH-funded study suggests PrEP therapy, approved for adults, is safe for youth Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2017. A National Institutes of Health network study has confirmed that a combination of two drugs taken daily to reduce the chances of HIV infection among high-risk adults also works well and appears safe in[Read More…]
Chicago Med Actor Helping Raise Awareness Of Zika Virus In Illinois
Brian Tee hits the airwaves with Zika information SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2017. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is excited to launch its newest Zika virus awareness campaign with Brian Tee, known as Dr. Ethan Choi on the TV Series Chicago Med, or from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out[Read More…]
FDA Clears Mammography Device With Option for Patient-assisted Compression
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2017. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the first 2D digital mammography system that allows patients to increase or decrease the amount of compression applied to their own breast before the mammogram x-ray is taken. “Regular mammograms are an important tool in detecting breast[Read More…]
CDC Emergency Operations Center Activates to Support Response to Hurricane Harvey
Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—September 1, 2017. CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now activated to bring together CDC staff to work efficiently in responding to public health needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and to deploy resources and personnel as requested. Elements of CDC’s emergency response have been in place since[Read More…]
American Legion Resolves In Support Of Expanding Veterans’ Access to Medicinal Cannabis
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2017. The American Legion, the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, has adopted a resolution calling on federal officials to expand veterans’ access to medical marijuana. The resolution, passed last week at the Legion’s annual convention, urges the “United States government to permit V.A. medical providers to[Read More…]
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy in the United States to Treat Cancer and Other Life-threatening Diseases
CAR T-cell therapy approved to treat certain children and young adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a historic action today making the first gene therapy available in the United States, ushering in a new approach to the treatment[Read More…]
