Ruling means less mercury and other toxic air pollution will be emitted Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has struck down an EPA-created loophole that would have made limits on toxic air pollution from cement plants harder to enforce. When the U.S. Environmental[Read More…]
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Mountain Lion Poisoned as Rodenticides Move Up the Food Chain
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. Test results have confirmed that the charismatic mountain lion named P-22 —that frequently roams the hills of the San Gabriel Mountains surrounding Los Angeles, California— has been exposed to highly toxic rat poisons. When remote cameras in Griffith Park caught images of the puma, state park[Read More…]
‘How’s My Waterway’ Now More User-Friendly App Lets Users Check Health of Waterways Anywhere in the U.S.
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an enhanced version of “How’s My Waterway,” an app and website to help people find information on the condition of thousands of lakes, rivers and streams across the United States from their smart phone, tablet or desktop computer. The How’s[Read More…]
Proposed Rules for Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act Filed
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2014. The state of Illinois today announced that the proposed rules for implementation of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act have been published in the Illinois Register. The new draft rules include changes from the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), the Illinois Department of Financial[Read More…]
New Lawsuit Filed Against Hospital in Wake of Texas Abortion Law
Admitting Privileges of Two Doctors Illegally Revoked Because They Provide Abortions AUSTIN–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. Today two doctors filed suit against University General Hospital in Dallas after the hospital revoked the doctors’ admitting privileges because they provide abortions on their own time, off site. This is a clear violation of the[Read More…]
NASA’s Kepler Telescope Discovers First Earth-Size Planet in ‘Habitable Zone’
Kepler-186f resides in the Kepler-186 system about 500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. The system is also home to four inner planets, seen lined up in orbit around a host star that is half the size and mass of the sun. Image Credit: NASA Ames/SETI Institute/JPL-Caltech Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April[Read More…]
FDA Approves Ragwitek for Short Ragweed Pollen Allergies
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ragwitek, the first allergen extract administered under the tongue (sublingually) to treat short ragweed pollen induced allergic rhinitis (hay fever), with or without conjunctivitis (eye inflammation), in adults 18 years through 65 years of age. Ragwitek contains[Read More…]
FDA Discourages Use of Laparoscopic Power Morcellation for Removal of Uterus or Uterine Fibroids
Procedure poses risk of spreading undetected cancerous tissue in women with unsuspected cancer Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014. In a safety communication notice issued today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discouraged the use of laparoscopic power morcellation for the removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) or uterine fibroids (myomectomy) in[Read More…]
CDC Reports on Effective Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities
Public health interventions close health equity gaps among diverse U.S. populations This graphic depicts diverse people collaborating and discussing ideas about innovation, technical packages, performance management, partnerships communication, and political commitment to reduce health disparities. Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. Evidence-based interventions at the local and national levels provide promising strategies[Read More…]
CDC Data Show Limited Progress in Reducing Foodborne Infections in 2013
National report card on food safety indicates more can be done 2013 Food Safety Progress Report – Entire infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. The nation’s food safety grades are out and the results are mixed. CDC’s annual report card shows that foodborne infections continue to be an important public[Read More…]
