Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2012. The medical cannabis community is under attack, and we must be heard! More than 100 DEA raids, dozens of federal prosecutions, manipulation of the tax code, and threats to landlords and elected officials — the aggressive, anti-medical cannabis efforts of Obamaʼs Justice Department must stop! Join[Read More…]

The Medical Marijuana Dispensary On Weed Wars Is The First To Implement The New Technology OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012.  In a major scientific development for the cannabis industry, an exciting and advanced new technology has recently been launched at the nation’s leading medical cannabis dispensary, Harborside Health Center, located in Oakland, California.[Read More…]

Agency-wide resource provides important information for the public and health care providers Bethesda, Mayland–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012.  The National Institutes of Health has created a new website, NIH Clinical Research Trials and You to help people learn more about clinical trials, why they matter, and how to participate. From the first[Read More…]

Statement from Susan G. Komen Board of Directors and Founder and CEO Nancy G. Brinker DALLAS–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012 – We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women’s lives.  The events of this week have been[Read More…]

UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–3 February 2012.  Tuberculosis patients may receive treatments in the future according to what version they have of a single ‘Goldilocks’ gene, says an international research team from Oxford University, King’s College London, Vietnam and the USA. This is one of the first examples in infectious disease of where[Read More…]

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2012. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages parents and caregivers of youngsters to plan dental visits and discuss the importance of good oral health during National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. Designed to get parents, caregivers and children excited about making good oral health part[Read More…]

el Hashomer, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012.  Some two-thirds of Israeli cancer patients authorized to use cannabis report long-term, symptomatic improvement from the plant, according to clinical data presented in January at a conference of the Israeli Oncologists Union and reported in several international media outlets. Investigators at the Sheba Medical Center[Read More…]

Remind Motorists to Have a Sober Driver or Risk Arrest SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. Across the country, millions of people will gather this weekend to watch the Super Bowl, America’s most popular sports event. To prevent fans from driving impaired, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police (ISP)[Read More…]

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in Illinois, and the U.S.   SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. Help the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) kick off American Heart Month by taking part in National Wear Red Day ® this Friday, February 3, 2012. Ask your friends, family and[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2012. Planned Parenthood Federation of America has expressed deep disappointment in response to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation’s decision to stop funding breast cancer prevention, screenings and education at Planned Parenthood health centers. Anti-choice groups in America have repeatedly threatened the Susan G. Komen[Read More…]