NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012. A legal challenge launched by the Center for Reproductive Rights against unreasonable and unnecessary licensing regulations aimed at shuttering Kansas abortion providers can continue, according an order issued today by a state district court judge. The unconstitutional licensing scheme—which imposes unnecessary and unreasonable requirements that threaten, rather[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Singulair to Treat Asthma, Allergies
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Singulair (montelukast sodium) for use in adults and children to control asthma symptoms and to help relieve symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies. Montelukast is in a class of medications[Read More…]
Brain Signal ID’s Responders to Fast-acting Antidepressant
Biomarkers help pinpoint mechanisms, predict outcomes – NIH studies Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012. Scientists have discovered a biological marker that may help to identify which depressed patients will respond to an experimental, rapid-acting antidepressant. The brain signal, detectable by noninvasive imaging, also holds clues to the agent’s underlying mechanism, which[Read More…]
Whooping Cough Cases Increasing in Illinois
New school whooping cough immunization requirement reminder for National Immunization Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012. Health care providers are reporting a large increase in the number of pertussis cases, commonly called whooping cough, in Illinois and across the country. To kick-off National Immunization Awareness Month this August, the Illinois Department[Read More…]
Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect Landlords of Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) and seven initial co-sponsors introduce HR 6335 to stop unfair land grabs by DOJ Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012. Late yesterday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and seven initial co-sponsors introduced HR 6335, the States’ Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act, in an attempt to stop the seizure[Read More…]
Increased Access To Therapeutic Cannabis Likely To Reduce Patients’ Use Of Opiates, Other Addictive Drugs
Victoria, British Columbia–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012. Regulating cannabis access would provide patients with an effective treatment for chronic pain and likely reduce morbidity associated with the use of prescription opiates and other pharmaceuticals, according to a review published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. A researcher with the Centre for Addictions[Read More…]
Bipartisan Federal Legislation Introduced to Create Coordinated Federal Plan to Combat Nationwide Overdose Epidemic
A Fatal Overdose Occurs in the U.S. Every 14 Minutes; More than Twice as Many Accidental Deaths Annually from Overdose than Firearms; Legislation Would Scale Up Overdose Prevention Programs that Have Already Saved More Than 10,000 Lives – And Could Save Many More Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012. Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards[Read More…]
Drop in Cigarette Consumption Offset by Increases in Other Forms of Smoked Tobacco
Loopholes in tax structure, classification system are possible causes Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2012. Sharp increases in total adult consumption of pipe tobacco (used for roll-your-own cigarettes) and cigarette-like cigars since 2008 have offset declines in total cigarette consumption, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]
Leading Experts Propose Bold Solutions To Stem America’s Surging Health Care Costs
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2012. Today, leading experts in the field of health care joined the Center for American Progress to unveil a bold new plan to address the crisis of rising health care costs in our nation. The 11 cost-containment solutions debuted today as the subject of a New England[Read More…]
Food Safety Guides for Groups Most Vulnerable to Foodborne Illness Now Available
USDA and FDA partner on food safety booklets to help those with compromised immune systems prevent foodborne illness Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2012. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have partnered to[Read More…]
