WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released updated remediation (pdf) guidance for homeowners with problem drywall. The guidance calls for the replacement of all: problem drywall; smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms; electrical distribution[Read More…]

    Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011.  Representative Steven Cohen (D-TN) is urging the Obama administration to reclassify cannabis under federal law and to acknowledge its therapeutic utility, according to a September 12 letter sent by the Congressman to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). States Rep.[Read More…]

World’s Largest Full-Service Restaurant Company – Darden Restaurants – to change both kids’ and full menus HYATTSVILLE, MD –(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011.  First Lady Michelle Obama joined Darden Restaurants and Partnership for a Healthier America today to announce a “breakthrough” health and wellness commitment in the restaurant industry. Darden, whose brands[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011.  Although children and teenagers rarely die from flu–related causes, many of the deaths could have been prevented if the children had been vaccinated against the flu, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study reports 115 influenza–associated deaths of people[Read More…]

Report shows a continuing decline among men, and a promising decline among women Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2011.  The rates of new lung cancer cases in the United States dropped among men in 35 states and among women in 6 states between 1999 and 2008, according to a report by the[Read More…]

Jensen Farms recalls Rocky Ford cantaloupe due to potential link to a multi-state outbreak of listeriosis Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2011. Fast Facts The FDA is warning consumers not to eat Rocky Ford Cantaloupe shipped by Jensen Farms and to throw away recalled product that may still be in their[Read More…]

UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–15 September 2011.  Having a good laugh with friends really does help us to deal with pain, suggests a new study. The international research team, led by Oxford University, found that when we laugh properly, as opposed to producing a polite titter, the physical exertion leaves us exhausted and[Read More…]

New form of influenza vaccination this year SPRINGFIELD, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2011.  Influenza vaccine is starting to arrive at local health departments, pharmacies and health care facilities around the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is recommending people get vaccinated[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2011.     “By removing a senior’s Social Security number from the front of the card and including the security upgrades used on the cards of our troops, this Secure Medicare Common Access Card will also help end Medicare’s current “Pay then Chase” policy that allows so[Read More…]

2012 Medicare Advantage premiums fall and projected enrollment rises Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2011.  On average, Medicare Advantage premiums will be 4 percent lower in 2012 than in 2011, and plans project enrollment to increase by 10 percent, the Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today.  Of people with[Read More…]