Lancet Study Dismantles Main Argument of Opponents of Medical Marijuana NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2015. A new Columbia University study published in Lancet Psychiatry shows that teen marijuana use does not increase after the passage of medical marijuana laws. The study, led by Dr. Debra Hasin, looked at past-30-day marijuana use[Read More…]
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Public Citizen Report: Technology and Smart Policies Offer Hope of Reducing Injuries to Nurses
But Most Hospitals Have Not Implemented Comprehensive Safe-Patient Handling Programs, Experts Say WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. A new Public Citizen report (PDF), “Taking the Burden Off Their Backs,” outlines a number of recommended technologies and policies to reduce injuries to nurses and other caregivers. This report is the second[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Marks Men’s Health Week, Encourages Men to Prioritize Their Health with Regular Checkups and STD Testing
New York, NY —(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. Throughout National Men’s Health Week (June 15-21), Planned Parenthood Federation of America is encouraging men to take charge of their sexual health with regular checkups and screenings, as well as regular testing for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, if they are sexually active. “Everyone deserves[Read More…]
FDA Takes Step to Remove Artificial Trans Fats in Processed Foods
Action expected to reduce coronary heart disease and prevent thousands of fatal heart attacks every year Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015. Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today finalized its determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of[Read More…]
Groups Urge WHO to Set Safety Standards for Herbicide Glyphosate it Classified as Carcinogenic
They also call for investigation into apparent conflicts of interest on a WHO panel reviewing widely used herbicide WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2015 – A coalition of groups are urging the World Health Organization to swiftly set new safety standards for the world’s most widely used herbicide—glyphosate, often sold as “Roundup” –[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces More Than $4 Billion in Private Sector Commitments and Executive Actions to Scale up Investment in Clean Energy Innovation
Taking Action to Cut Carbon Pollution and Grow the Economy through the Administration’s Clean Energy Investment Initiative While Doubling Initial Goal of $2 Billion Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2015. President Obama and his Administration are committed to using every tool possible to combat climate change. While the President has taken several[Read More…]
New York State Legislature Passes Bipartisan Bill to Create Emergency Access to Medical Marijuana for Critically Ill Patients
Frustrated with Inaction by Cuomo, Patients and Families Returned to Legislature for Help; Patients and Families Demand Governor Sign the Bill into Law Immediately Albany–(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2015. Last night, in an unusual show of bipartisan support, the New York Senate voted 50 to 12 in favor of a bill, sponsored[Read More…]
Representative Blumenauer Announces Introduction of Superfund Reinvestment Act
Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2015. Today, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced legislation to require polluters to pay for the cleanup of toxic and hazardous waste sites throughout the United States. Currently, the American taxpayer bears the burden of funding cleanup of these contaminated sites. H.R. 2768, the Superfund Reinvestment Act, restores[Read More…]
Fast Track Stalled by House Vote, RNs Seek to Derail For Good
Nurses Double Down Pressure on Reps to Prioritize People Over Profits RNs, from across the country, calling Congress, telling them to vote NO on TAA and stop Fast Track Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2015. As a House of Representatives vote Friday stalled Fast Track authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, National[Read More…]
Colorado Supreme Court Affirms Employers Rights to Fire Medical Marijuana Patients for Off-Duty Marijuana Use
Advocates Call for State and Federal Reform Protecting Medical Marijuana Patients and Legal Adult Users of Marijuana Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2015. Today the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed lower court decisions allowing employers to fire employees for marijuana use while off-duty. The decision hinged on the state’s lawful off-duty activities statute. [Read More…]
