NIH rat study suggests amitriptyline temporarily inhibits the blood-brain barrier, allowing drugs to enter the brain Bethesda, MD-(ENEWSPF)- New research from the National Institutes of Health found that pairing the antidepressant amitriptyline with drugs designed to treat central nervous system diseases, enhances drug delivery to the brain by inhibiting the[Read More…]
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FDA Takes Action Against 14 Companies for Selling Illegal Cancer Treatments
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today posted warning letters addressed to 14 U.S.-based companies illegally selling more than 65 products that fraudulently claim to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure cancer. The products are marketed and sold without FDA approval, most commonly on websites and[Read More…]
Illinois Dept. of Public Health: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized
Eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, measles cases being seen again in unvaccinated SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2017. Several mumps outbreaks around the state over the past couple years and a measles outbreak in 2015 in northern Illinois that affected mainly children too young to be fully immunized, are stark reminders[Read More…]
Remake of Classic “Your Brain on Drugs” Ad Slams Disastrous Drug War (Video)
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2017 By: Tony Newman April 20, 2017 Twenty years ago today, one of the most memorable ads of all time was launched, when Rachael Leigh Cook and her frying pan starting smashing up eggs in her infamous, “This is Your Brain on Drugs” ad. Today, on 4/20,[Read More…]
Campbell Soup Company Recalls Chicken Soup Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2017 – Campbell Soup Company, a Maxton, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,185 pounds of chicken soup products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared[Read More…]
Park Forest Health Department to Celebrate 65 Years with April 25 Open House
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2017. The Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus will celebrate its 65th year anniversary with an open house on Tuesday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will celebrate the history and accomplishments of the department over the years, and will highlight its[Read More…]
Latest ACA Repeal Plan Would Explode Premiums for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
Brian Greenberg, who suffers from Crohn’s disease, holds up a syringe preloaded with his prescription medication that was delivered to his home in Stamford, Connecticut, July 6, 2016. AP/Julie Jacobson Washington, D.C. — (ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2017. A new column from the Center for American Progress finds that under President Donald Trump[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Calls on Secretary Chao to Explain Delay of DOT Rule to Assist Disabled Air Travelers
GRANITE CITY, IL —(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao today, calling on Secretary Chao to explain why the Department of Transportation is delaying implementation of a rule that will protect the rights of disabled commercial air travelers. Duckworth[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends that Pediatric Practices Improve Breastfeeding Support
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. The medical, emotional and economic benefits of breastfeeding are significant, and recognized by a growing number of medical organizations, as well as hospitals that have been designated as “Baby Friendly” because of practices that support optimal breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) —[Read More…]
Parents Who Get Flu Vaccinations Are More Likely to Vaccinate Their Children Study Shows
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Parents’ decision to vaccinate their children is related to their willingness to receive vaccines themselves, according to a study, “The Concordance of Parent and Child Immunization” published in the May 2017 Pediatrics (published online on April 17). For the study, researchers examined immunization records[Read More…]
