NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 By: Meghan Ridley of Dope Magazine Whoopi Goldberg has been figuratively bleeding for causes across platforms ranging from entertainment to advocacy for decades. Starring in definitive roles and standing up for humanitarian causes has earned her numerous awards—including being one of only 12 artists in the[Read More…]
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Adolescent Birth Rate Drops Across All Racial Groups, Annual Report Shows
America’s Children report also finds improvements in child education, health care. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. The teen birth rate dropped for another consecutive year, continuing a long-term decline in teen pregnancy, according to the most recent yearly report on the status of America’s children and youth. According to the 2016[Read More…]
Tobacco Use, Involuntary Secondhand Smoke Exposure High in Multiunit Housing Residents
Higher use and exposure among certain racial and socioeconomic groups Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure is high in multiunit housing Eniter Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016. Americans living in multiunit housing, such as apartments and condominiums, are more likely to use tobacco products and less likely to have smoke-free[Read More…]
Congress Passes Landmark Opioid Bill – the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA)
Measure Promotes Expanded Use of Diversion from the Criminal Justice System for Drug Law Violations, Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction and Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdose; Advocates to Congress: Now Show Us the Money to Make CARA Work Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. Last night, the U.S. Senate[Read More…]
CDC Models Risk of Zika Virus Importation Resulting from Travel to the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016. According to the Brazilian Tourism Board, approximately 350,000 – 500,000 international visitors and athletes from 207 countries are expected to travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Games). This travel volume represents a very small fraction – less than 0.25%[Read More…]
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Medical Marijuana
Congress under Pressure to Protect Patients and Move CARERS Act Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016. Today, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism will hold a hearing entitled, “Researching the Potential Medical Benefits and Risks of Marijuana.” Senators will hear from witnesses from the FDA, NIDA, as well as medical[Read More…]
Departments of Interior, Agriculture & Defense Team Up To Conserve Landscapes and Wildlife, Bolster Rural Economies, and Ensure Military Readiness
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicoper lands at Lathan Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Freeman. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016. The Departments of Interior, Agriculture and Defense joined with state and federal partners today to announce the designation of three new Sentinel[Read More…]
NARAL Releases Video Highlighting the Dangerous Family Planning Restrictions Included in the GOP Zika Bill
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016. Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America released a new video to expose how the GOP Zika bill harms women who are trying to plan for the healthiest family possible in the midst of the Zika crisis. As women are relying on their health care providers for advice and[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Medication for Dry Eye Disease
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, on Monday, July 11, 2016. Xiidra is the first medication in a new class of drugs, called lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 (LFA-1) agonist,[Read More…]
Urgent Appeal to GOP Leaders On Zika Epidemic In Puerto Rico
“Especially in this time of economic crisis in Puerto Rico, Republican leaders need to be reminded that during their long summer vacation, a lot of people will get sick.” Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016. Today, citing alarming statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the extent to which[Read More…]
