Parma, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017. Oral cannabis administration is safe and effective for the treatment of chronic pain conditions, according to clinical data published in the Journal of Pain Research. Italian researchers conducted a retrospective case series analysis assessing the use of cannabinoids for intractable pain in a cohort of over[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
Youth Tobacco Product Use, Including e-cigarettes, Drops During 2015-2016
But 3.9 million youth were still using tobacco products in 2016 Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2017. The number of middle and high school students who say they are current tobacco users – defined as having used a tobacco product in the past 30 days – dropped from 4.7 million in 2015[Read More…]
U.S. Senate and House Reintroduce Groundbreaking Medical Marijuana Bill
CARERS Act Protects Patients, Providers and Veterans; Bill comes as Jeff Sessions seeks to undermine medical marijuana laws Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2017. Today, a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives introduced the CARERS Act. The Senate bill was introduced by Senators Booker (D-NJ), Paul (R-KY), Gillibrand (D-NY), Lee (R-UT), Franken[Read More…]
Gomacro Recalls Limited Number of Macrobars and Thrive Bars
Almond supplier may have exposed ingredient to Listeria monocytogenes. Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. Almond supplier may have exposed ingredient to Listeria monocytogenes. GoMacro, of Viola, Wis., is recalling a limited number of MacroBars and Thrive Bars because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism[Read More…]
Kroger Expands Recall of Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced it has expanded the recall of its 12 oz. packages of Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young[Read More…]
Bristol-Myers Squibb Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Eliquis (apixaban) 5 mg Tablets
PRINCETON, N.J. –(ENEWSPF)– June 14, 2017 – Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) is voluntarily recalling one lot (#HN0063) of Eliquis 5 mg tablets to the consumer level. This lot was distributed nationwide in the U.S. to wholesalers and retail pharmacies in February 2017. Bristol-Myers Squibb is taking this precautionary measure[Read More…]
Recent Presidential Election Could Have Negative Impact on Health
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. Stress, increased risk for disease, babies born too early, and premature death are among the negative health impacts that could occur in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, according to a new article from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Massachusetts[Read More…]
Updated CDC Travel Health Book Now Online
2018 Yellow Book includes important health information for international travel Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. CDC’s 2018 Yellow Book, the definitive guide for healthy international travel, is now available for free online and for order in hard copy. The 2018 edition features significant revisions, updates to important travel health recommendations, new[Read More…]
FDA Issues Nationwide Recall of Certain Birth Control Pills
Baltimore, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today that it has voluntarily recalled lot L600518, Exp 05/18 of Mibelas 24 Fe A confirmed market complaint indicated a packaging error, where the blister was rotated 180 degrees within the wallet, reversing the weekly tablet orientation and making the lot number[Read More…]
NIAID Scientists Discover Rare Genetic Susceptibility to Common Cold
Unusual case provides insight into leading cause of acute illness worldwide. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. Scientists have identified a rare genetic mutation that results in a markedly increased susceptibility to infection by human rhinoviruses (HRVs) — the main causes of the common cold. Colds contribute to more than 18 billion[Read More…]
