Story map combines photos, scientific data to highlight perilous reality of the region Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2017. With the Trump administration gearing up to expand border wall construction on the U.S.-Mexico border, it is more important than ever to gain a clearer picture of the land and people of this[Read More…]
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Bitter Cold To Grip Eastern Us After Major Nor’easter
By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports winter’s revenge shows no signs of releasing its grip on the eastern United States as widespread, bitter cold will follow the early week major nor’easter. “Winter will hold a tight grip on the Northeast in wake of the significant snowstorm early[Read More…]
Nor’easter To Shut Down Travel, Unleash Blizzard Conditions In At Least 7 States
By Justin Roberti AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports a major nor’easter threatens to shut down travel due to heavy snow and strong winds from Washington, D.C., to New York City and Boston early this week. Blizzard conditions will develop in part of the northeastern United States. A storm will first continue to[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Legalization Associated With Fewer Opioid-Related Hospitalizations
San Diego, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2017. The enactment of statewide legislation permitting medical cannabis access by qualified patients is associated with a reduction in opioid-related hospitalization, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. A researcher from the University of California at San Diego[Read More…]
Study: CBD-Dominant Cannabis Extracts Reduce Seizure Frequency
Falmouth, ME–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2017. The administration of whole-plant cannabis extracts rich in the cannabinoid cannabidol (CBD) is associated with reduced seizure frequency in patients with refractory epilepsy, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior. Researchers performed a retrospective chart review of the clinical[Read More…]
CDC Adds 4 Countries to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus
Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2017. CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing spread of Zika virus. Today, CDC posted a Zika virus travel notice for Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives and Solomon Islands. CDC has issued travel notices (level 2, “practice enhanced precautions”) for people traveling to destinations with Zika. For a[Read More…]
Rep. Joe Kennedy III Slams Paul Ryan on ACA Repeal—Then Forces GOP Lawyer to Admit Mental Health Coverage is Excluded (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2017 By Leslie Salzillo Democratic U.S. House Representative Joe Kennedy III of Massachusetts added more good to the *Kennedy name and made many Americans proud on Wednesday, when he spoke out against the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act proposed by Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan. The day before, Ryan[Read More…]
STScI: Hubble Dates Black Hole’s Last Big Meal
Baltimore, MD-(ENEWSPF)- For the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy, it’s been a long time between dinners. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has found that the black hole ate its last big meal about 6 million years ago, when it consumed a large clump of infalling gas.[Read More…]
American Medical Association Says Republican’s American Health Care Act is Critically Flawed
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2017. In a letter to congressional leaders, the American Medical Association (AMA) today outlined provisions of the American Health Care Act that would have an adverse impact on patients and the health of the nation. Largely due to the decline in health insurance coverage the bill would likely[Read More…]
Trumpcare Goes Way Beyond Repealing the Affordable Care Act – It Guts Medicaid That’s Been in Place for 50 Years
“If Republicans thought facing their constituents during the February Congressional Recess was tough, just wait until the April recess. We aren’t going away.” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017. LeeAnn Hall, co-director of People’s Action, provided this statement responding to the health care legislation released Monday. Hall serves on the executive committee[Read More…]
