Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently committed to providing financial assistance to farmers and ranchers in five Midwestern states to improve and create bee-friendly habitat. This project comes as American beekeepers have continued to experience rapid colony declines with losses over the winter over[Read More…]
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New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program Adds Two Qualifying Conditions, Announces Plan to Address Severe Supply Shortage
After Vowing to Repeal the Law, Governor Martinez’s Position on Medical Marijuana is Evolving SANTA FE—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. On Friday, New Mexico’s Secretary of Health Retta Ward announced the Martinez Administration’s decision to approve adding Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease to the list of medical conditions for which New Mexicans[Read More…]
Patients, Family Members Gather in Albany to Launch Month of Actions in Support of Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill
“March for Compassion” Includes Actions and Events Across New York in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Capitol Region, Westchester, New York City, and Long Island NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. Today, patients, families, caregivers and healthcare providers gathered in Albany to launch March for Compassion, a month of activities and events held around[Read More…]
Rap Video, Social Media Ads Aim to Rally 50,000 Young People Against Keystone XL
President Urged to Reject Keystone Pipeline, Tackle Climate Crisis WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. In the wake of this weekend’s massive youth-led rally against the Keystone XL pipeline at the White House, the Center for Biological Diversity today released a new rap video as part of a campaign to get college-age students[Read More…]
Food Security Increases Among Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Recipients
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2014. The goal of the largest federal nutrition assistance program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is to reduce hunger and improve the lives of low-income individuals and families, particularly disadvantaged families with children. In a study in the April 2014 Pediatrics, “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance[Read More…]
Can Infant Sleep Machines Be Hazardous to Babies’ Ears?
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2014. Infant sleep machines can be used to mask environmental noises in busy households or to provide ambient noise to soothe an infant during sleep, but they can also contribute to babies’ hearing loss. In an April 2014 Pediatrics study, “Infant Sleep Machines and Hazardous[Read More…]
When Pro Vaccine Messages Backfire: Study Examines Effectiveness of Interventions on Parents’ Intent to Vaccinate
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2014. Recent measles outbreaks in the U.S. highlight the importance of maintaining high rates of immunization with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. However, little is known about what messages are most effective in overcoming the reluctance of some parents to vaccinate their children. A study[Read More…]
Study Finds Childhood Immunizations Save Thousands of Lives, Billions of Dollars
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. A new economic analysis of the childhood immunization schedule shows it will prevent 42,000 early deaths and 20 million cases of disease, with a savings of $13.5 billion in direct costs and $68.8 billion in total societal costs in a single cohort. The study,[Read More…]
EPA Sets Cleaner Fuel and Car Standards, Slashing Air Pollution and Providing Health Benefits to Thousands
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2014. Based on extensive input from the public and a broad range of stakeholders, including public health groups, auto manufacturers, refiners, and states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized emission standards for cars and gasoline that will significantly reduce harmful pollution and prevent thousands of premature[Read More…]
Marijuana-Positive Drug Tests Not Associated With Elevated Risk Of Workplace Accidents
Evansville, IN–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2014. Past use of cannabis, as identified by the presence of the inert carboxy THC metabolite on a standard urine test, is not positively associated with workplace accidents, according to data published online in the Journal of Addictive Diseases. The study’s author assessed whether there exists[Read More…]
