Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2015. An independent panel convened by the National Institutes of Health concluded that individualized, patient-centered care is needed to treat and monitor the estimated 100 million Americans living with chronic pain. To achieve this aim, the panel recommends more research and development around the evidence-based, multidisciplinary approaches[Read More…]
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Monsanto Once Again Developing Herbicide Resistant Wheat
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2015. Over a decade after consumer opposition halted multinational agrichemical business Monsanto’s plans to develop genetically engineered (GE) herbicide-resistant wheat, the company is trying again. This time, Monsanto’s goal is to create wheat that is resistant to three different herbicides; glyphosate, glufosinate, and dicamba. Although over 90%[Read More…]
Groups Calculate Tradeoff Between Big Oil Handouts and Social Assistance Programs
New tool shows that eliminating fossil fuel subsidies could support schools, veterans and low income households WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—January 13, 2015. As the new Congress begins its work, fourteen groups from across the country are taking a stand against business-as-usual spending priorities. Together, they are releasing a Fossil Fuel Subsidies[Read More…]
EPA Proposal Would Set New Limits on Toxic Oil-spill Dispersants
SAN FRANCISCO—(ENEWSPF)—January 13, 2015. The Environmental Protection Agency today proposed a series of important steps to protect people, wildlife and the environment from chemical dispersants used to break apart oil after an oil spill. The rules, if enacted, would place new limits on the use of dispersants and require better[Read More…]
Remarkable Progress Five Years after Haiti Earthquake
Haiti rebuilding national public health system with help from CDC CDC: Helping Improve Health in Haiti. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015. Five years after the devastating earthquake in 2010 left millions in need of urgent medical care, Haiti has made significant progress toward rebuilding the national public health system.[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Sanders Warns Disability Benefits Face Cuts
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) warned on Monday that benefits for the disabled and their children could face a 20 percent cut next year if the Senate follows the lead of House Republicans. “Around 11 million Americans, including nearly 2 million children with a disabled parent, rely[Read More…]
Supreme Court Allows Scientifically Sound Protections for California’s Bay-Delta Estuary to Stand
Justices won’t review agribusinesses’ challenge to protections for threatened Delta smelt WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015 – The Supreme Court today let stand a federal plan to protect California’s vital Delta ecosystem. The Court refused to hear an appeal brought by agribusinesses trying to undermine protections for the Delta smelt under the Endangered[Read More…]
California Schools Implement Stronger Pesticide Requirements with Start of New Year
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015. California schools have started implementing new pesticide reporting and use requirements with the start of 2015. All schools and child day care centers statewide are now required to report their annual use of pesticides to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR). The requirement comes via[Read More…]
Bidart Bros. Works with Federal and State Officials to Determine Source of Listeriosis-Associated Outbreak
Bakersfield, Calif. —(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the results of findings from additional tests performed on samples collected from Bidart Bros. apple processing plant. Test results confirm two strains of Listeria monocytogenes were found at the apple processing facility and are believed to[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Markey, Blumenthal Call For Increased Disclosure, Transparency In New Comprehensive Report On Energy Drink Consumption
Survey of a dozen energy drink companies conducted by lawmakers finds ninety percent of the market unwilling to commit to adolescent protections WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2015. In the latest step in their ongoing investigation into the energy drink industry, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and[Read More…]
