Quitline calls spiked dramatically when 2013 ads were running; fell quickly when they were not Infographic: “Impact of 2013 Tips From Former Smokers campaign on Quitline Calls and Web Visits” Full Accessible Version [402 KB] Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2013 Tips From Former[Read More…]
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Citgo Agrees to Reduce Air Pollution and Pay Penalty to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations at Two Refineries
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2013. The Department of Justice and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Houston-based CITGO Petroleum Corp. (CITGO) has agreed to pay a $737,000 civil penalty and to implement projects to reduce harmful air pollution, resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) at its petroleum[Read More…]
Halliburton Pleads Guilty to Destruction of Evidence in Connection with Deepwater Horizon Disaster and Is Sentenced to Statutory Maximum Fine
Former Halliburton Manager Is Charged Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. Halliburton Energy Services Inc. (Halliburton) pleaded guilty today to destroying evidence pertaining to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster and was sentenced to the statutory maximum fine, the Justice Department announced. In addition, a criminal information was filed today charging a former[Read More…]
Got Calcium? Mineral Key to Restoring Acid-damaged Forests
BERKELEY–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. Calcium can do much more than strengthen bones. The mineral is a critical nutrient for healthy tree growth, and new research shows that adding it to the soil helps reverse the decades-long decline of forests ailing from the effects of acid rain. Helicopter distributes calcium pellets throughout[Read More…]
Millions Harmed Each Year from Unsafe Medical Care
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. More than 43 million people are injured worldwide each year due to unsafe medical care, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). These injuries result in the loss of nearly 23 million years of “healthy” life. The findings represent a major[Read More…]
Colonoscopy Screening Every Ten Years Could Prevent 40% of Colorectal Cancers
Study supports ten-year screening interval, with more frequent intervals if personal history of adenoma or family history of colorectal cancer A pre-malignant lesion of the colon Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013, According to a large, long-term study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), 40% of all colorectal cancers might be[Read More…]
HHS Replenishes Nation’s Supply of Anthrax Antitoxin
Contracts provide new surge capacity, maintain stockpile for public health emergencies Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. The nation’s supply of anthrax antitoxin will be maintained until 2018 under Project BioShield contracts issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).[Read More…]
Researchers Tease Apart Workings of a Common Gene
Variant Linked to Susceptibility to Depression, Anxiety and Memory Loss NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013 — Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered why a tiny alteration in a brain gene, found in 20 percent of the population, contributes to the risk for anxiety, depression and memory loss. Their discovery,[Read More…]
Keystone Pipeline’s Dangers Now Clearer Than Ever
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013– While some would try to short-circuit the established review process for the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, this common-sense approach has revealed the dangers and risks of this badly misguided effort, Anthony Swift of the Natural Resources Defense Council told a House subcommittee today. It has[Read More…]
Permit For Largest Surface Coal Mine in Eastern U.S. Invalidated
Indiana groups celebrate victory protecting local waterways and environment INDIANAPOLIS–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. The State of Indiana has failed to comply with the Clean Water Act by allowing the Bear Run coal mine in Sullivan County to discharge toxic water pollution without first determining that local waterways would not be degraded,[Read More…]
