Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. Multiple investigations found Johnson & Johnson (J&J) put profit ahead of the health and safety of children, the elderly and people with developmental disabilities. The $2.2 billion resolution announced earlier today by Attorney General Eric Holder is another example of our commitment at the Department of[Read More…]
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Court Strikes Down Controversial Federal Land Use Plan
BLM plan designated thousands of miles of ORV routes, placing iconic western landscapes at risk Salt Lake City, UT–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. Today the United States District Court for the District of Utah struck down significant parts of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) Resource Management Plan for the Richfield Office,[Read More…]
Settlement Will Safeguard Endangered California Frog From Harmful Pesticides
SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. A federal district court approved a settlement today requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to better protect California red-legged frogs from seven common pesticides known to be highly toxic to amphibians. The settlement gives the agency two years to prepare “biological opinions” under the Endangered[Read More…]
Reward Tripled to $7,500 for Information on Illegal Killing of Red Wolves in North Carolina
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. Following the shooting of two endangered red wolves in North Carolina last week, the Center for Biological Diversity is adding $5,000 to a $2,500 reward offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for information leading to the arrest, criminal conviction or civil penalty assessment for the[Read More…]
Wives Matter More When it Comes to Calming Down Marital Conflicts
BERKELEY–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. Marriage can be a battlefield. But a new study conducted at UC Berkeley has found that, when it comes to keeping the peace, it’s more important for wives than for husbands to calm down after a heated argument. Women take the lead when it comes to deflecting[Read More…]
Study Shows Adults had Significant Weight Loss Three Years After Bariatric Surgery
Second study in teens shows few complications in first 30 days after surgery Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. National Institutes of Health-funded researchers found that adults had significant weight loss three years after bariatric surgery, with the majority losing the most weight during the first year. A separate study in teens[Read More…]
2013 National Native American Heritage Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. A statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Each November, we recognize National Native American Heritage Month – celebrating the diverse histories and cultures of American Indian and Alaska Native people. This year’s theme, “Guiding Our Destiny with Heritage and Traditions: Leading the Way to Healthier Nations,”[Read More…]
Earlier Onset of Puberty in Girls Linked to Obesity
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. Several studies have documented earlier onset of puberty in girls over the past few decades. In a longitudinal study following more than 1,200 girls for seven years, researchers found those with higher BMI had earlier onset of puberty, as measured by breast development, and[Read More…]
Study Examines How Discussion With Pediatrician Affects Parent’s Decision to Vaccinate
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. How a health care provider talks with parents about their child’s vaccines can affect whether the parent chooses to vaccinate, according to a study in the December 2013 issue of Pediatrics. For the study, “The Architecture of Provider-Parent Vaccine Discussions at Health Supervision Visits,”[Read More…]
New Department of Transportation Rules Make Flying Easier for Passengers with Disabilities
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), in its ongoing effort to ensure equal access to air transportation for all travelers, is requiring airline websites and automated airport kiosks to be accessible to passengers with disabilities. In addition, DOT will[Read More…]
