NIH immune-based treatment study underway Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2012.  Criteria for a broadened syndrome of acute onset obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) have been proposed by a National Institutes of Health scientist and her colleagues. The syndrome, Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), includes children and teens that suddenly develop on-again/off-again OCD[Read More…]

Defendants will Pay Nearly $1.5 Million to Settle Charges – FTC Resolves first Action against “Affiliate Network” of Internet Advertisers Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012.  Two more online marketers have agreed to settlements with the Federal Trade Commission that will permanently halt their allegedly deceptive practice of using fake news websites to[Read More…]

NIH-funded research shows 3D model of activity on key receptor Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012.  Scientists are now one step closer to developing anti-addiction medications, thanks to new research that provides a better understanding of the properties of the only member of the opioid receptor family whose activation counteracts the rewarding[Read More…]

OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012.  Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP) is a grassroots network comprised of youth and students who are concerned about the negative impact our drug policies have on individuals and communities. CSSDP considers problematic drug use in society primarily a health issue rather than a criminal justice[Read More…]

‘You’ve Earned a Say’ gives Americans a platform to make their voices heard in debate about Medicare, Social Security RICHMOND, VA–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2012.  AARP leaders at events across the country yesterday announced the launch of You’ve Earned a Say, a national conversation about strengthening health and retirement security. Through You’ve[Read More…]

Research Aimed at Advancing Medical and Educational Techniques for Patients and Caregivers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2012.  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has awarded four Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund Grants to help advance innovative medical and educational techniques for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. Researchers from Eastern Illinois University, Northwestern[Read More…]

IEMA, Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Partner to Make Disaster Preparedness Information Accessible SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 19, 2012.  Information about how to prepare for emergencies is now more accessible for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.  The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Illinois Deaf and Hard[Read More…]

Administration officials also release final rule governing student health plans Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2012. Officials at the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and the Treasury today took the next step in the Obama administration’s effort to ensure women access to recommended preventive services while respecting religious liberty. [Read More…]

Infants’ faces evoke species-specific patterns of brain activity in adults Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2012.  Distinct patterns of activity — which may indicate a predisposition to care for infants — appear in the brains of adults who view an image of an infant face — even when the child is not[Read More…]

“Tips from Former Smokers” shows real lives and bodies damaged by tobacco Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012.  A hard-hitting national ad campaign that depicts the harsh reality of illness and damage suffered as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke was launched today by the Centers for Disease Control[Read More…]