Despite progress, smoking rates stay high for certain groups Cigarette Smoking Overall Among Adults in the U.S. is Down. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2014. The cigarette smoking rate among adults in the U.S. dropped from 20.9 percent in 2005 to 17.8 percent in 2013, according to new data published[Read More…]
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FDA Allows Marketing of Non-invasive Device to Help Evaluate Heart Blood Flow
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSFP)–November 26, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of the HeartFlow FFR-CT software, which permits health care professionals to non-invasively evaluate blood flow in the coronary arteries of patients showing signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease, also called coronary heart[Read More…]
Doctors Without Borders: Sexual Violence in Colombia a Forgotten Medical Emergency
MSF staff members consult with patients at a facility in Colombia. Surinyach Anna/MSF BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA/NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. Sexual violence should be treated as a medical emergency and survivors should be guaranteed accessible and comprehensive medical treatment, said the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) on[Read More…]
Avoid Foodborne Illness This Holiday Season
CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. The season for family gatherings and festive meals is here, and with that comes the potential for foodborne illnesses, if the foods are not properly prepared and handled. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck offers this helpful advice to avoid getting sick: “You[Read More…]
Illinois Dept on Aging Observes Family Caregivers Awareness Month by Reminding about Resources to Assist
Administers the Family Caregiver Support Program SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. Family caregivers help their loved ones with a broad range of activities which can be a critical component in providing long term care for older adults. Without the support of their relatives and caregivers, many older adults would have difficulty[Read More…]
State of IL Seeks Public Input on Strategy to Reduce Phosphorous and Nitrogen Pollution in Mississippi River Basin
SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Robert Flider today announced that the public is invited to provide comments on a new statewide effort designed to improve water quality in Illinois and the Gulf of Mexico. The public comment period for[Read More…]
Only 3 in 10 Americans with HIV Have Virus In Check
New study finds that two-thirds of Americans with virus not in check have been diagnosed. There is an urgent need to reach more people with testing and make sure those with the virus receive prompt, ongoing care and treatment. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. Just 30 percent of Americans[Read More…]
Satellite Views Early Thanksgiving Travel Trouble Areas in U.S.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. As the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday approaches this Thursday, November 27, NOAA’s GOES-East and GOES-West satellites are keeping a weather eye out for storms that may affect early travelers. In an image from Nov. 25, the satellites show an active weather pattern is in place for travelers[Read More…]
Representatives Schakowsky, Gutierrez and Quigley send letter to EPA in Support of Stronger Smog Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. Today, Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Luis Gutierrez, and Mike Quigley sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy in support of the Agency’s consideration of a stronger standard for ground-level ozone (smog) pollution. Smog pollution poses serious risks to public health, including asthma. [Read More…]
Senators Wyden, Burr, 39 Other Senators Urge Funding Solution for Land and Water Conservation Fund
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Burr, R-N.C., and a bipartisan coalition of 39 of their Senate colleagues urged Senate leaders Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to work with them to find a permanent funding solution for the Land and Water Conservation Fund[Read More…]
