California Becomes Largest State in U.S. to Enact Legislation Aimed at Curbing National Overdose Crisis SACRAMENTO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2012. A new law in California that encourages witnesses at the scene of a suspected drug or alcohol overdose to seek emergency assistance right away without fear of arrest for minor drug law[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2012.  The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has assembled a collection of resources to help parents, teachers, students, and schools cope with the aftermath of school shootings. Additional resources are provided on promoting mental health, school safety and violence prevention. Contact your pediatrician for more[Read More…]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. In the 1970s and 1980s, tissue engineers began working on growing replacement organs for transplantation into patients. While scientists are still targeting that goal, much of the tissue engineering research at MIT is also focused on creating tissue that can be used in the lab to[Read More…]

Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2012. No matter where they live, how much education they have, or what their incomes are, people have very similar perceptions on the impact of diseases and injuries. This finding – counter to the prevailing belief that people throughout the world view different health conditions in[Read More…]

“C.diff” on the rise; MRSA infections stable CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2012. The Illinois Hospital Report Card and Consumer Guide to Health Care website now contains the first infection surveillance data available statewide on hospital-acquired infections for two of the most common and often life-threatening bacterium found in Illinois hospitals.  For the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2012. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director  Adults with a history of marijuana use have a lower prevalence of type 2 diabetes and possess a lower risk of contracting the disease than those with no history of cannabis consumption, according to clinical trial data published in the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2012.  Attorney General Eric Holder’s Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence today presented its final report and policy recommendations gathered from public hearings held across the country over the past year. The task force report includes 56 recommendations and highlights the importance of identifying children who[Read More…]

The Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to holiday gatherings SPRINGFIELD—(EN EWSPF)—December 11, 2012. Fancy dips, tempting hors d’oeuvres and delightful desserts are some of the culinary treats we see at holiday dinners, office parties or other celebrations. However, those get-togethers could result in foodborne illness if you are not[Read More…]

Legislation Encourages Calling 911 in Drug Overdose Cases; Overdose Second Leading Cause of Accidental Death in D.C., Ahead of Traffic Accidents  D.C. Coalition of Advocates, Students, Parents and Community Providers Commends Mayor Vincent Gray and D.C. Council for Approving This Life Saving Legislation NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2012. On Friday, District[Read More…]

Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2012. Victims of teen dating violence are more likely to experience adverse health behaviors and outcomes in young adulthood, according to a study published in the January 2013 issue of Pediatrics (released online Dec. 10, 2012). The study, “Longitudinal Associations Between Teen Dating Violence Victimization[Read More…]