Governor heeds advocates’ call to expand New York’s medical marijuana program, adopts recommendations from Dept. of Health NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2016. Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his office will sign off on all 12 recommendations made by the Department of Health in its recent two-year report evaluating the rollout and[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
American Academy of Pediatrics Publishes New Policies to Boost Child Immunization Rates
AAP offers advice for pediatricians in counseling families to vaccinate their children; urges states to enact policies to support high immunization rates Elk Grove Village, IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2016. Most parents who are hesitant about vaccines are not opposed to immunizing their children, but rather are unsure or have[Read More…]
Pediatricians Say Parents’ Concerns About Vaccines Have Shifted In Past Decade
New study examining annual American Academy of Pediatrics member surveys finds more parents request to delay or refuse vaccines, but the reasons vary Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2016. A national survey of pediatricians illuminates shifting concerns that parents express about their children’s immunizations compared to a decade ago. The[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Highlights Impact of Children’s Earliest Experiences on School Readiness
New policy statement calls on pediatricians to work with families and the community to promote healthy brain development and socio-emotional skills that provide the basis for learning Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2016. Getting kids ready for school begins well before the first day of preschool or kindergarten. According to[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report: Young Children Risk Injury in Single-Sport Specialization
Playing multiple sports more likely to lead to lifelong physical activity, benefits Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2016. As more children specialize in a single sport at a younger age, research suggests that they face a higher risk of overuse injuries from training, as well as increased potential for stress[Read More…]
NIH Collaboration Helps Advance Potential Zika Treatments
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2016 NCATS researcher dispenses zika virus into trays for compound screening. NCATS Researchers at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) recently identified compounds that potentially can be used to inhibit Zika virus replication and reduce its ability to kill brain cells. These compounds now can[Read More…]
Mechanism Identified Through Which Lead May Harm Neural Cells, Children’s Neurodevelopment
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. Researchers have identified a potential molecular mechanism through which lead, a pervasive environmental toxin, may harm neural stem cells and neurodevelopment in children. The study, from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, suggests that lead exposure can lead to oxidative stress—a process that[Read More…]
Study Strengthens Evidence That Cognitive Activity Can Reduce Dementia Risk
Bias analysis shows any confounding factors not enough to account for benefits found in previous studies Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. Are there any ways of preventing or delaying the development of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of age-associated dementia? While several previously published studies have suggested a protective effect[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Releases New Comprehensive Mental Health Policy Agenda
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. Today Hillary Clinton announced her comprehensive plan to support Americans living with mental health problems and illnesses. Recognizing that nearly a fifth of all adults in the United States — more than 40 million people — are coping with a mental health problem, Hillary’s plan will[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement on Drastic EpiPen Price Increase
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the drastic increase in the price of EpiPens: “I am outraged by the incredibly high cost of EpiPens, a life-saving drug relied on by millions of Americans with severe allergies. There is no excuse for increasing the price of[Read More…]
