“Our findings suggest that occasional use of marijuana … may not be associated with adverse consequences on pulmonary function.” San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Exposure to moderate levels of cannabis smoke, even over the long-term, is not associated with adverse effects on pulmonary function, according to clinical trial data published[Read More…]
Science
New TV Ad Thanks President Obama for Standing up to Polluters
“It’s that Simple” Ad Calls on Congress to Support Public Health Protections Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, OH–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Today the Sierra Club released a high saturation television ad in the Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, OH media markets, thanking President Obama for protecting Americans from toxic pollution. The ad follows President[Read More…]
NOAA Flights Over Pacific to Boost North American Weather Forecasting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. The Gulfstream IV-SP (G-IV) is a high altitude, high speed, twin turbofan jet aircraft acquired by NOAA in 1996. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) A highly specialized NOAA jet typically used to study hurricanes will fly over the north Pacific Ocean during the next two months gathering data[Read More…]
NIH Scientists Identify Novel Approach to View Inner Workings of Viruses
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Since the discovery of the microscope, scientists have tried to visualize smaller and smaller structures to provide insights into the inner workings of human cells, bacteria and viruses. Now, researchers at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), part of the National[Read More…]
Maryland House Delegate Introduces Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill
Advocates strongly favor Del. Glenn’s HB 15 over two commissioned workgroup proposals Annapolis, MD–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Maryland House Delegate Cheryl Glenn (D-Baltimore) introduced a comprehensive medical marijuana bill yesterday that would replace a bill passed last year as a stop-gap measure while the state appointed a workgroup to further study[Read More…]
State of IL Health Department Encourages Vaccination During Cervical Health Awareness Month
Vaccine to prevent Human Papillomavirus is recommended for both men and women SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. In the continued fight against cancer, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging both girls/young women and boys/young men to talk with their health care provider this month, Cervical Health Awareness Month, about Human[Read More…]
Binge Drinking Is Bigger Problem Than Previously Thought
U. S. adults binge drink more frequently and consume more drinks when they do Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. More than 38 million U.S. adults binge drink an average of four times a month and the most drinks they consume on average is eight according to a new Vital Signs report[Read More…]
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes’ Survival Rate Concealed
Company conceals evidence that genetically modified mosquitoes may have high survival rate in wild Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. A confidential internal document obtained by civil society groups shows genetically modified mosquitoes described by their manufacturer, UK company Oxitec, as “sterile” are in fact not sterile and their offspring have a[Read More…]
Honey Bee Losses Impact Food System and Economy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2012. On January 10, beekeepers from across the country gathered at a national conference, with environmental organizations at their side, to draw attention to the growing plight facing their industry –the decline of honey bees, a problem that has far reaching implications for the U.S. economy. The[Read More…]
Hubble Pinpoints Farthest Protocluster Of Galaxies Ever Seen
Source: Hubblesite.org Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have uncovered a cluster of galaxies in the initial stages of development. It is the most distant such grouping ever observed in the early universe. In a random sky survey made in near-infrared light, Hubble found five tiny galaxies clustered[Read More…]
