Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today launched its action plan to prevent and treat viral hepatitis, a silent epidemic affecting 3.5 – 5.3 million Americans. Though viral hepatitis is a leading infectious cause of death in the U.S., many people who have it[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
ACLU Calls On Holder To Make Clear DOJ Will Not Prosecute People Complying With State Medical Marijuana Laws
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 10 – The American Civil Liberties Union has called on U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to make clear that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will not prioritize prosecution of people who comply with state medical marijuana laws, in keeping with previous DOJ policy. In a letter sent late[Read More…]
Single-Payer, Medicare-for-All Legislation Introduced in Senate
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 10 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced today that he introduced legislation to provide health care for every American through a Medicare-for-all type single-payer system. Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) filed a companion bill in the House to provide better care for more patients at less cost by eliminating the middle-man[Read More…]
Bills That Uninsured Cannot Pay Often Passed On to Other Americans
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2011. A new report released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that few families without health insurance have the financial assets to pay potential hospital bills. On average, uninsured families can only afford to pay in full for approximately 12-percent of[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Women’s Health Week
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. Women are a foundation of our families, and their health affects the well-being of our communities and our country. They often make health care decisions for their families as well as themselves. However, American women have not always had access to the health care[Read More…]
FDA Clears First Test to Quickly Diagnose and Distinguish MRSA and MSSA
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared the first test for Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) infections that is able to quickly identify whether the bacteria are methicillin resistant (MRSA) or methicillin susceptible (MSSA). There are many different types of Staphylococci bacteria, which cause skin infections,[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Treatment for Rare Type of Pancreatic Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Afinitor (everolimus) to treat patients with progressive neuroendocrine tumors located in the pancreas (PNET) that cannot be removed by surgery or that have spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Neuroendocrine tumors found in the[Read More…]
Daily Pill for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–5 May 2011. A new drug for the muscle-wasting disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy has shown significant benefits in mice, opening the door for clinical trials. The promising results indicate that a simple, daily pill to treat all patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy should be possible, whether or not this[Read More…]
Preventing Injury and Illness During Flooding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is urging residents in and around flooded areas to take precautions to help prevent disease and stay safe. “It is important people in flood-affected areas avoid the water as much as possible in order to protect themselves[Read More…]
Headaches Most Common Disorder But Widely Untreated – UN Study
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 May 2011. Headaches are the most common health disorders across the world, yet they remain neglected and under-treated, according to a United Nations study released today, which calls for greater investment in health care to treat the problem effectively through better services and awareness. In its Atlas of[Read More…]
