OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012.  What Is 280E Reform? Taxes are the new frontier for the federal war on medical marijuana.  Going after the medical marijuana community via taxes will no doubt become more prevalent, especially if people don’t stand up and try to bring about reform.  There is a great organization[Read More…]

“Policymakers weighing the pros and cons of legalization should consider… that (these) laws may lead to fewer suicides among young adult males” Bonn, Germany–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012.  The enactment of statewide laws allowing for the limited use of cannabis therapeutically is associated with reduced instances of suicide, according to a discussion[Read More…]

CDC Report Shows Higher Rates of “Raw” Milk Outbreaks in States Where It′s Legal Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012.  The rate of outbreaks caused by unpasteurized milk (often called raw milk) and products made from it was 150 times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk, according to a study by[Read More…]

Announcements build on President Obama’s Executive Order  Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a series of steps to increase the supply of critically needed cancer drugs and build on President Obama’s Executive Order to help prevent future drug shortages.  “A drug shortage can[Read More…]

NIH research network identifies differences in brain structure as early as 6 months Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012.  Patterns of brain development in the first two years of life are distinct in children who are later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), according to researchers in a network funded by the[Read More…]

New site for adults with limited literacy skills, with audio versions of each page Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012.  A new, easy-to-read website on drug abuse designed for adults with a low reading literacy level (eighth grade or below) was launched today by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part[Read More…]

Kansas City, MO—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2012.  Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the number of hospitals using health information technology (IT) has more than doubled in the last two years.  She also announced new data showing nearly 2,000 hospitals and more than 41,000 doctors have[Read More…]

Levels up to twice as high as previously reported; L’Oreal worst offender Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2012.  A new analysis of lead in lipstick conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reveals that the problem of lead in lipstick is worse and more widespread than previously reported. The new study[Read More…]

Largest Sum Ever Recovered in Single Year WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2012.  Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report showing that the government’s health care fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recovered nearly $4.1 billion in taxpayer dollars in Fiscal[Read More…]

Women get seamless coverage through their health plans Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2012.  Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, called the Obama administration’s announcement a reaffirmation of the commitment to ensuring contraceptive coverage. The Obama administration’s policy will make sure women of all faiths who work at religiously affiliated hospitals,[Read More…]