Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2015. SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement in response to an increase in premium rates from insurance companies for some plans offered through healthcare.gov: “The fact that insurance companies are increasing healthcare premiums is not news to working people, but it is a[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
Federal Agencies Express Support for Updated Safe Infant Sleep Recommendations
Revised recommendations incorporate latest research on sleep-related risks to infants Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2016. Federal agencies concerned with infant health and welfare today announced their support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated recommendations on safe infant sleep. The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part[Read More…]
Governor Rauner’s Children’s Cabinet Makes Lead Poisoning Prevention A Priority
October 23-30, 2016 – National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2016. Governor Bruce Rauner’s Cabinet on Children and Youth recently announced a statewide, cross-agency initiative to reduce children’s exposure to lead. Lead poisoning is one of the most prevalent, preventable, environmental health hazards and is known to[Read More…]
More Than 70 Percent of Consumers Can Find Marketplace Plans for Less than $75 Per Month During Open Enrollment
With Start of Window Shopping, Americans Can Now Check Out Options for 2017 Coverage Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2016. With window shopping beginning today, Health Insurance Marketplace consumers can now visit HealthCare.gov to check out their options for 2017 coverage in advance of the start of Open Enrollment on November 1.[Read More…]
RN Report: Pharma Giants Spend Far More on Marketing, Sales Than They Do on Research and Development
Sen. Bernie Sanders with CNA Co-President Zenei Cortez at a Yes on 61 rally in Los Angeles. CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2016. In justifying skyrocketing drug prices, the pharmaceutical industry typically claims that it needs massive profits to conduct research and development (R&D) for critical new medications. But the drug giants actually[Read More…]
‘Mama’—One Mother Tells How Hillary’s Commitment to Children Gave Her Baby a Chance (Video)
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 23 2016 By Leslie Salzillo This new Hillary Clinton ad tells of one of the most moving stories about one mother who gave birth to a child with a disability and how the democratic presidential nominee’s work for families and children over the years made all the difference. When Martha Soltani[Read More…]
Studies: CBD Treatment Reduces Refractory Epileptic Seizures
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2016. Cannabidiol (CBD) administration is associated with the mitigation of treatment-resistant seizures, according to the findings of several recent clinical trials. In one trial, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital assessed CBD treatment over a 12-month period in 18 patients with refractory epileptic seizures due to Tuberous sclerosis[Read More…]
Structure of Primary Cannabinoid Receptor is Revealed
Findings give insight into designing safe and effective cannabinoid medications. The molecular structure of CB1 is shown as a yellow ribbon with the bound stabilizing antagonist AM6538 as orange sticks. The active ingredient in marijuana, THC, is show as yellow sticks.Yekaterina Kadyshevskaya, The Stevens Laboratory, University of Southern California Bethesda,[Read More…]
President Obama Speaks About Affordable Care Act, Oct. 20, 2016 (Video & Transcript)
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2016 Transcript of Remarks THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Well, everybody have a seat. Have a seat. It is good to see all of you! It’s good to be back at Miami-Dade! (Applause.) One of my favorite institutions! (Applause.) Love this school. I[Read More…]
Donald Trump Will Outlaw C-sections if He Becomes President
LAS VEGAS–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2016 By Thandisizwe Chimurenga “I don’t know what the f@$* I’m talking about, but I do it very, very well, and you know what? Millions of people love me. My win is going to be HUGE.” So, that time when Donald Trump was debating Hillary Clinton and[Read More…]
