ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2012.  Preschool children exposed to domestic violence and additional traumatic events are at increased risk for developing traumatic stress disorder, a new University of Michigan study shows. Researchers sampled 120 children between ages 4-6 who were exposed to domestic violence in the past two years. About[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2012.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride) tablets. Along with diet and exercise, pioglitazone is used to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, based in Morgantown, W.Va., gained FDA approval[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012.  In response to new data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the use of paid sick days and workplace flexibility, the Center for American Progress released a series of fact sheets on how conflicts over work-family balance impact the nation’s economy. The series[Read More…]

New approach will help avert major increases in liver disease and deaths in the U.S. Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012.  All U.S. baby boomers should get a one-time test for the hepatitis C virus, according to final recommendations published today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One in 30[Read More…]

Agency orders the company to collect data on the wire insulation function  Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended today that patients who have implantable heart defibrillators with Riata and Riata ST leads, manufactured by St. Jude Medical, should have X-rays or other imaging alternatives[Read More…]

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2011.  Today’s older Americans enjoy longer lives and better physical function than did previous generations, although, for some, an increased burden in housing costs and rising obesity may compromise these gains, according to a comprehensive federal look at aging. The report, Older Americans 2012: Key Indicators of[Read More…]

Particles that shut off cancer genes could also allow researchers to screen potential drug targets more rapidly. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012.  By sequencing cancer-cell genomes, scientists have discovered vast numbers of genes that are mutated, deleted or copied in cancer cells. This treasure trove is a boon for researchers seeking[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2012.  The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has granted a new hearing in the case concerning Baltimore’s truth-in-advertising ordinance—the first of its kind in the nation—which requires crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) to post signs in their waiting rooms indicating that they do not[Read More…]

Skillman, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2012 – The Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies today announced the launch of www.SafetyandCareCommitment.com an initiative to help consumers better understand all the measures we take to make our beauty and baby care products as safe as can be. “There’s a public discussion underway about[Read More…]

LOS ANGELES and CARSON CITY, Nev.–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2012.  Rapid Fire Marketing (Pink Sheets: RFMK) announced the Company has posted a six -part in depth video series of Tommy Chong interviewed by Company Spokesperson Cheryl Shuman. Tommy Chong, one-half of the marijuana-loving “Cheech and Chong” comedy duo, is battling prostate cancer[Read More…]