OAK LAWN–(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2011.  Governor Pat Quinn’s Office of Early Childhood Development today convened a high-level conference of researchers and policy makers to review state-of-the-art developments in the field of early childhood development.  The goal of the conference, which is co-sponsored by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)[Read More…]

Trenton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2011.  New Jersey Governor Chris Christie held a press conference today to announce his plans to “begin work immediately” on his state’s pending medical marijuana program. “We’re moving forward with the program as it was set up,” said Governor Christie with the expectation that licensed Alternative Treatment[Read More…]

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2011.  Older people can face risks related to hot weather. As people age, their bodies lose some ability to adapt to heat. They may have medical conditions that are worsened by heat. And their medications could reduce their ability to respond to heat. The National Institute on[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2011.  Following federal attempts to block parts of a bipartisan Illinois reform to strengthen the finances of Medicaid, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Hinsdale), and ten other members of the Illinois Congressional delegation sent a letter to CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)[Read More…]

Doctors Without Borders Condemns Use of Medical Aid for Military Objectives; Reported Ruse Risks Damaging Trust Critical for Health Workers and Humanitarian Aid NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–JULY 14, 2011—The United States government’s alleged misuse of a vaccination campaign in Pakistan for counter-terrorism purposes constitutes a dangerous abuse of medical care, which threatens[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011.  Short-term hormone therapy given in combination with radiation therapy to men with early-stage prostate cancer increased their chances of living longer compared to treatment with radiation therapy alone, according to a clinical trial supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011.  HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Education Secretary Arne Duncan today announced awards of $95 million to 278 school-based health center programs across the country. Provided by the Affordable Care Act, the awards will help clinics expand and provide more health care services at schools nationwide. The[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2011.  Americans who eat a diet high in sodium and low in potassium have a 50 percent increased risk of death from any cause, and about twice the risk of death from heart attacks, according to a study published yesterday in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The[Read More…]

SAN DIEGO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–Jul 11, 2011.  Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: MJNA) announced today that as of August 1, 2011 its initial Cannabidiol (CBD) and THC Free Product lines will be available for consumers in the United States. The first lines of products are to be distributed to more than two thousand health[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Macy’s Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $750,000. The penalty agreement (pdf) has been provisionally accepted by the Commission. The settlement resolves CPSC staff allegations that Macy’s knowingly failed to[Read More…]