Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Testimony of Audubon’s Donal O’Brien Chair in Bird Conservation and Public Policy, Glenn Olson: “Audubon strongly supports H.R. 1960, the North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act and H.R. 1917, the Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act. We commend Congressman Rob Wittman and Congressman Ron Kind for[Read More…]
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CDC Report Finds U.S. Population has Good Levels of Some Essential Vitamins and Nutrients
Higher deficiency rates in some groups deserve attention Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Overall, the U.S. population has good levels of vitamins A and D and folate in the body, but some groups still need to increase their levels of vitamin D and iron, according to the Second National Report on[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Sebelius on National Minority Health Month 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. In April, we commemorate National Minority Health Month to raise awareness of the health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorities, as well as celebrate the opportunities of the Affordable Care Act’s groundbreaking policies to reduce those health disparities. Despite the progress our nation[Read More…]
TV Ad Calls on Edison to Keep San Onofre Nuclear Reactors Shut Down
Ad campaign follows report detailing Edison safety failures and regulators’ intervention at troubled nuclear reactors WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 2 – A new television ad campaign targeting Southern California Edison calls on residents to let the utility know that their families come first — and that it must not restart the troubled San[Read More…]
Mayo Clinic Study Finds Dramatic Rise in Skin Cancer in Young Adults
Researchers speculate indoor tanning bed use, childhood sunburns are key culprits ROCHESTER, Minn.–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Even as the rates of some cancers are falling, Mayo Clinic is seeing an alarming trend: the dramatic rise of skin cancer, especially among people under 40. According to a study by Mayo Clinic researchers[Read More…]
Chicago Summit Showcases Organic Success Stories
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012 Golf course superintendent Paul Cushing discusses the impact of gypsum on his course while fellow panelists Peter Wild (Boston Tree Preservation), left, Dr. William Sadler (Bradfield Organics), Dr. George Snyder (University of Florida) and Craig Dick (Calcium Products) listen in. Bringing together pioneers in the ever-expanding field[Read More…]
State of IL Health Department Recognizes National Public Health Week April 2-8
“A Healthier America Begins Today: Join the Movement” SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins communities nationwide recognizing National Public Health Week April 2-8, 2012, and raising awareness about the importance of prevention and wellness through this year’s theme, “A Healthier America Begins Today: Join the[Read More…]
Investigational Targeted Drug Induces Responses in Aggressive Lymphomas
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Preliminary results from clinical trials in a subtype of lymphoma show that for a number of patients whose disease was not cured by other treatments, the drug ibrutinib can provide significant anti-cancer responses with modest side effects.These results were presented as part of the opening plenary[Read More…]
NIH Study Finds Women Spend Longer in Labor Now Than 50 Years Ago
Changes in delivery practices appear to be main contributing factor Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Women take longer to give birth today than did women 50 years ago, according to an analysis of nearly 140,000 deliveries conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. The researchers could not identify all[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Sebelius on National Autism Awareness Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. In April, we recognize National Autism Awareness Month and the special challenges faced by those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about the increase in the number of children identified with ASD reaffirm that autism is[Read More…]
