“If Republicans thought facing their constituents during the February Congressional Recess was tough, just wait until the April recess. We aren’t going away.” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017. LeeAnn Hall, co-director of People’s Action, provided this statement responding to the health care legislation released Monday. Hall serves on the executive committee[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
Arthritis Limits Daily Activities of 24 Million U.S. Adults
Symptoms can be reduced with physical activity and educational programs Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017. More than 24 million adults with arthritis have activity limitations from their disease. The percentage of adults with arthritis who have activity limitations grew from 35.9% in 2002 to 42.8% in 2014, a significant increase of[Read More…]
Israeli Cabinet Approves Proposal to Decriminalize Marijuana
Tending cannabis plants at a medical marijuana farm near Safed, Israel. Credit Baz Ratner/Reuters DPA’s Ethan Nadelmann Says Proposal a Good Symbolic Step Forward, But “The Devil Is In The Details” NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2017. On Sunday, Israel took a big step toward decriminalizing adult marijuana use. The Israeli Cabinet[Read More…]
FDA Approves First Treatment for Frequent Urination at Night Due to Overproduction of Urine
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Noctiva (desmopressin acetate) nasal spray for adults who awaken at least two times per night to urinate due to a condition known as nocturnal polyuria (overproduction of urine during the night). Noctiva is the first FDA-approved treatment[Read More…]
Millions Will Lose Health Coverage Under Leaked Affordable Care Act Repeal Basement Bill, Says Center for American Progress’ Topher Spiro
The Capitol is seen at sunup, February 17, 2017. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite) Washington, D.C. — (ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2017. Center for American Progress Vice President for Health Policy Topher Spiro issued the following statement on the leaked ACA repeal bill text: The leaked basement bill is pretty much the same as[Read More…]
Study Finds Effective Interventions to Prevent Alcohol Use Among American Indian and Rural Youth
The map shows the territory of the Cherokee Nation. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2017. Community-based and individual-level prevention strategies are effective ways to reduce alcohol use among American Indian and other youth living in rural communities, according to a new study supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism[Read More…]
FDA Approves Odactra for House Dust Mite Allergies
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Odactra, the first allergen extract to be administered under the tongue (sublingually) to treat house dust mite (HDM)-induced nasal inflammation (allergic rhinitis), with or without eye inflammation (conjunctivitis), in people 18 through 65 years of age. “House[Read More…]
FDA Approves Xermelo for Carcinoid Syndrome Diarrhea
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Xermelo (telotristat ethyl) tablets in combination with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy for the treatment of adults with carcinoid syndrome diarrhea that SSA therapy alone has inadequately controlled. Carcinoid syndrome is a cluster of symptoms sometimes seen in[Read More…]
Our Revolution Reports More than 30,000 Attended 150+ Affordable Care Act Rallies Across the Country
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio takes questions from the public during a town hall gathering at Lane Community College in Eugene Ore., on Saturday, February 25, 2017. (Collin Andrew/The Register-Guard) WASHINGTON — (ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017. On Saturday, Feb. 25th more than 30,000 supporters attended over 150 events in 120 congressional districts[Read More…]
University of Chicago/Harvard University Study Points to Importance of Subsidy Structure in Affordable Care Act
Photo Source: Stockphoto.com CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017 By Tina Cormier One of the challenges for Congressional Republicans looking to replace the Affordable Care Act is how to address federal subsidies, which millions of Americans use to pay for health insurance. In a new study, economists at the University of Chicago and[Read More…]
