Pasadena, CA-(ENEWSPF)- NASA’s senior Mars rover, Opportunity, is departing “Cape Tribulation,” a crater-rim segment it has explored since late 2014, southbound for its next destination, “Perseverance Valley.” The rover team plans observations in the valley to determine what type of fluid activity carved it billions of years ago: water, wind,[Read More…]
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As the US Determines its Role in the Global Climate Effort, Self-interested Nations Pursue the Economic Benefits of Clean Energy
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. The Trump administration is currently deciding whether the United States will remain in the Paris Agreement and stand by its climate commitments. The upcoming meetings of international forums—including the G-7 and G-20—will provide some clarity on the new U.S. role in the global climate effort and[Read More…]
100 Drug Policy Researchers and Allies Will Take to the Streets of D.C. for National Science March
Researchers Call on Trump Administration to Ground Drug Policy in Facts and Science Instead of Fear and Stigma Drug Researchers Join Satellite Marches Across the Country Washington, DC. – (ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2017. On April 22, 2017, dozens of drug policy researchers and their allies will leave their colleges and universities[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Calls on Secretary Chao to Explain Delay of DOT Rule to Assist Disabled Air Travelers
GRANITE CITY, IL —(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao today, calling on Secretary Chao to explain why the Department of Transportation is delaying implementation of a rule that will protect the rights of disabled commercial air travelers. Duckworth[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends that Pediatric Practices Improve Breastfeeding Support
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. The medical, emotional and economic benefits of breastfeeding are significant, and recognized by a growing number of medical organizations, as well as hospitals that have been designated as “Baby Friendly” because of practices that support optimal breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) —[Read More…]
Parents Who Get Flu Vaccinations Are More Likely to Vaccinate Their Children Study Shows
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Parents’ decision to vaccinate their children is related to their willingness to receive vaccines themselves, according to a study, “The Concordance of Parent and Child Immunization” published in the May 2017 Pediatrics (published online on April 17). For the study, researchers examined immunization records[Read More…]
U.S. Sentencing Commission to Hold Hearing on MDMA and Several Novel Psychoactive Substances on Tuesday, April 18
Drug Policy Alliance: Time to Reduce the Role of Criminalization in MDMA and NPS Policies Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. On Tuesday, April 18 the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) is holding a public hearing that will mark the beginning of a two-year process to reconsider the sentencing guidelines for MDMA as well as[Read More…]
Rates of New Diagnosed Cases of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes on the Rise Among Children, Teens
Fastest rise seen among racial/ethnic minority groups Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Rates of new diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing among youth in the United States, according to a report, Incidence Trends of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes among Youths, 2002-2012, published in the[Read More…]
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Tardive Dyskinesia
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ingrezza (valbenazine) capsules to treat adults with tardive dyskinesia. This is the first drug approved by the FDA for this condition. Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive involuntary movements, usually of the jaw, lips and[Read More…]
Earth Day Celebration at Thorn Creek Nature Center Saturday, April 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2017. Earth Day at Thorn Creek Woods on Saturday, April 22, from noon to 4 p.m. this year celebrates the soil right beneath your feet. Free fun for all ages! Did you know that soils are named and classified just like species of plants and animals? [Read More…]
