Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2012.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging food distributors, retailers, and food service operators to remove from sale or service all fresh, frozen, canned, and processed oysters, clams, mussels, and whole and roe-on scallops (molluscan shellfish) from Korea that have entered the United States. This[Read More…]

Bills on reproductive health are political ploy that endanger patients MICHIGAN–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2012.  The Legislature’s restrictions on women’s ability to make their own decisions about their reproductive health do the exact opposite of their stated intention to increase safety, the Michigan Nurses Association said yesterday in condemning this week’s passage[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012.  The Federal Trade Commission has halted a telemarketing scam that allegedly tricked consumers who were seeking affordable health insurance into buying worthless medical discount plans. Health Care One LLC and three affiliated companies agreed to settlements that will bar them from any healthcare-related enterprise and from[Read More…]

Northwestern Memorial Physician’s Group dermatologist offers tips to protect your skin this summer Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012.  Summer is in full swing allowing everyone to go outside and enjoy the warmer weather. Outdoor activities can provide great exercise, but too much time spent at the beach or park in the hot[Read More…]

Weill Cornell Researchers Show Tiny Vitamin in Milk, in High Doses, Makes Mice Leaner, Faster and Stronger NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012 — A novel form of vitamin B3 found in milk in small quantities produces remarkable health benefits in mice when high doses are administered, according to a new study[Read More…]

New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012.  Planned Parenthood is encouraging women to visit Planned Parenthood health centers nationwide the week of June 18 for information and access to birth control. Patients can receive information about the kind of birth control that’s best for their lives, as well as direct access to[Read More…]

Human Microbiome Project researchers Nicola Segata (l), Curtis Huttenhower Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012.  New studies led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers have helped identify and analyze the vast human “microbiome”—the more than five million microbial genes that exist inside the human body. Scientists estimate that each person[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012.  This week the District of Columbia Department of Health announced the four prospective medical marijuana dispensary operators whose scores were high enough to be granted licenses from the city. Herbal Alternatives, Center City Care, Metropolitan Wellness Corporation, and Takoma Wellness Center, which will be owned and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. The Attorney General very much wanted to be here, but is headed to Canada, where he will be meeting with his foreign counterparts.   It is therefore my privilege to join my colleagues, Secretary Sebelius and Director Cordray, and all of you today to commemorate World[Read More…]

Visits to smoking cessation website up by more than 400,000 Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012.  The “Tips From Former Smokers” national ad campaign has generated almost 200,000 additional calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW, a portal that links callers to their state quitlines, and more than 400,000 additional unique visitors to www.smokefree.gov, a federal[Read More…]