CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2012.  Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is reporting a second probable case of fungal meningitis associated with the use of an epidural steroid injection medication. The investigation is ongoing. Similar to the first probable case reported in October, the most recent probable case[Read More…]

November is American Diabetes Month CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012.  November is American Diabetes Month, and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging residents to make lifestyle changes like becoming physically active and eating healthier to reduce the risk of being diagnosed with the chronic but manageable disease. Quitting smoking[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012 2:00 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 386 States: 19 Deaths: 28* *Virginia is now reporting 2 deaths, instead of 3 deaths. Last case update: October 31, 4 p.m. Laboratory Results Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case[Read More…]

Physicist John Schwarz speaks out in support of marijuana reclassification, and for prioritizing science over politics Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012. Taking his first public political stance, Dr. John Schwarz, co-founder of ‘Superstring Theory’ and a Theoretical Physics professor at California Institute of Technology, published a commentary piece today in the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012. If you purchased “Wal-Born” – a Walgreens’ brand dietary supplement, the Federal Trade Commission wants you to know that you may be eligible for a refund. National pharmacy chain Walgreens agreed to pay nearly $6 million in 2010, to settle FTC charges that it deceptively advertised[Read More…]

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012.  Northwestern Memorial Hospital encourages vaccination as prevention against the seasonal flu An estimated five to 20 percent of the population is burdened with congestion, coughing spells, body aches, fatigue and fever each flu season. As we reach a season of flu activity, experts remind Chicagoans that a[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012 4:00 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 377 States: 19 Deaths: 28* *Virginia is now reporting 2 deaths, instead of 3 deaths. Last case update: October 31, 4 p.m. Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case Count October[Read More…]

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012. Heavy drinking during pregnancy disrupts proper brain development in children and adolescents years after they were exposed to alcohol in the womb, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The study is the first to track children over several years to examine[Read More…]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012 — In fulfillment of its pledge to limit net income to 2 percent of revenue, Blue Shield of California Chairman and CEO Bruce Bodaken announced today that the not-for-profit company will return $50 million to its customers by December 31, 2012.   The funds will be[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012 2:00 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 363 States: 19 Deaths: 28 Last case update: October 30, 2 p.m. Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case Count October 30, 2012 2:00 PM EDT Previous Case Count Maps Cases[Read More…]