Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 11, 2012.  The Justice Department announced that it has reached two settlements today resolving claims that health care providers refused to serve people with HIV in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).   The first complaint was filed by a man with HIV who went to the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Starting with Mother’s Day, May 13, we are observing National Women’s Health Week; the theme this year is “It’s Your Time.” We can all celebrate the women in our lives during National Women’s Health Week by encouraging them to make the time to address their own[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Last year, 45.9 million adult Americans had a mental illness, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Survey on Drug Use and Health. These conditions affect individuals, their families and loved ones, and communities.  Unfortunately, many individuals do not receive needed[Read More…]

“Today is a day of hope, compassion and dignity,” says Connecticut NORML Hartford, CT–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012.  Connecticut lawmakers have decided in favor of legislation that allows for the limited use and distribution of cannabis as medicine. Members of the Connecticut Senate on Saturday, May 5, voted 21 to 13 in[Read More…]

Mannheim, Germany–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012.  The administration of the non-psychotropic plant constituent cannabidiol (CBD) is associated with a significant reduction in psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Translational Psychiatry. An international team of researchers from Germany and the United States performed a[Read More…]

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients about injuries and death associated with the use of an experimental procedure sometimes called “liberation therapy” or the “liberation procedure” to treat chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI).   Some researchers believe that[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012.  Democrats in the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve an amendment to the FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations bill late Tuesday that would effectively end the ability of federal agencies to enforce federal marijuana laws against individuals who are in compliance with state medical[Read More…]

Half of adults younger than age 30 report being sunburned; indoor tanning rates highest among white women Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—May 10, 2012.  Young adults are increasing their risk for developing skin cancer, according to two studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute. One study,[Read More…]

Changes will reduce costs and allow more focus on medical care Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 10, 2012.  Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced significant steps to reduce unnecessary, obsolete, or burdensome regulations on American hospitals and health care providers. These steps will help achieve the key goal of[Read More…]

Conflict Coming to a Head as More States Pass and Implement Medical Marijuana Laws While Obama Administration Escalates Assault on Patients and Providers Drug Policy Alliance: Obama Will Continue to Suffer Politically for Ignoring Public Opinion on Medical Marijuana Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2012.  The U.S. House is expected to vote[Read More…]