Innovative challenge is a collaboration to improve protection against brain injury NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2014. More than 450 proposals from 19 countries were submitted to Head Health Challenge II, the NFL, Under Armour (NYSE:UA) and GE (NYSE:GE) announced today. The challenge will award up to $10 million for new innovations[Read More…]
Science
New CDC Data Show Encouraging Development in Obesity Rates Among 2 to 5 Year Olds
Though overall obesity rates remain unchanged, rates in young children improve Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2014. The latest CDC obesity data, published in the February 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, show a significant decline in obesity among children aged 2 to 5 years. Obesity prevalence for[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Economist World Ocean Summit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: John, thank you very much. I’m – first of all, I’ve been listening to you and agree with everything you’ve said, and very sorry that I can’t be with you in San Francisco this morning personally, but obviously I’m happy to be able to[Read More…]
EPA Announces 11 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants Totaling Over $5 Million to Combat Invasive Species in the Great Lakes
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the award of 11 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants totaling more than $5 million for projects to combat invasive species in the Great Lakes basin. “These Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants will be used to target aquatic and terrestrial invasive[Read More…]
Precursor of Multiple Myeloma More Common in Blacks than Whites, Mayo Study Finds
ROCHESTER, Minn.–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2014 — Blacks may be twice as likely as whites to develop multiple myeloma because they are more likely to have a precursor condition known as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a Mayo Clinic study has found. Not only is MGUS more common in blacks, but the[Read More…]
New Study Explores Parent and Teen Interest in Using Cell Phones and the Internet to Get Information about Sexual and Reproductive Health
Findings Helped Planned Parenthood Develop Nine New Digital Tools for Teens NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2014. In the midst of growing interest about the potential for utilizing cell phones and the Internet to engage teens and families in health interventions, a new study has found that many parents and youth are[Read More…]
Kaua‘i Community Moves to Defend Pesticide Disclosure Law
Kauaʻi law under attack by multi-billion dollar chemical companies Honolulu, HI–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2014. Earthjustice and Center for Food Safety are representing a coalition of Kauaʻi residents and public interest groups in a legal intervention filed today to defend the County of Kauaʻi’s 2013 pesticide law from a challenge by chemical[Read More…]
First Copernicus Satellite at Launch Site
Sentinel-1 arrival EU–(ENEWSPF)–25 February 2014. The Sentinel-1A radar satellite has arrived at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana to be prepared over the coming weeks for launch on 3 April. Its launch will mark a new shift in Earth observation, focusing on operational missions to support users for decades to come.[Read More…]
Health Risks Found from Exposure to Agent Orange Residues on Military Aircraft
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2014. During the Vietnam War, over 10 million pounds of the toxic herbicide Agent Orange were applied from military aircraft to defoliate forests and destroy civilian crops. Outfitted with spraying equipment, UC-123 transport planes played a major role in the American military’s campaign to eliminate forest cover[Read More…]
Polar Vortex to Once Again Grip Midwest, Northeast
AccuWeather.com-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com report last week’s thaw was a mere tease for the Midwest and Northeast with the polar vortex set to make an encore performance this week. The stretch of mild weather across the Northeast came to an end with the weekend after temperatures rose into the 60s in Washington, D.C.,[Read More…]
