Quick Actions by Evanston Police Officer and Stockton Volunteer Firefighter Saved Lives of Illinois Residents SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday recognized an Evanston Police officer and a volunteer firefighter from the community of Stockton in Jo Daviess County for their quick actions while off duty that saved the[Read More…]
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New Videos of 31st National Pesticide Forum Talks Support Action
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2013. Beyond Pesticides is pleased to announce the release of videos from Sustainable Families, Farms and Food, 31st National Pesticide Forum, held April 5-6, 2013 at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque, NM. The Forum, convened by Beyond Pesticides, La Montanita Co-op, and UNM’s Sustainability[Read More…]
Los Angeles Voters Overwhelmingly Adopt Medical Marijuana Dispensary Regulations at the Ballot Box
Advocates call on city to use voluntary compliance or at most civil, not criminal enforcement against disqualified facilities Los Angeles, CA–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2013. An overwhelming sixty-three percent of Los Angeles voters passed Measure D yesterday, bringing long-awaited regulations to the city’s medical marijuana dispensaries. Measure D, which was placed[Read More…]
Campaign Encourages Smokers to ‘Talk With Your Doctor’ for Help Quitting
Advice and help from doctors can more than double odds smoker will quit successfully Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2013. Because a doctor’s advice and assistance more than doubles the odds that a smoker will quit successfully, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is partnering with five national physician groups on[Read More…]
Seafood Company Commits To Limit Pesticide Use
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2013. Norwegian seafood production company, Marine Harvest, has committed to certify its salmon farms by 2020 to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard, with the condition that they begin tightening restrictions of pesticide use and move from caged systems in coastal waters to closed containment systems. As the[Read More…]
Illinois Public Health Department Recognizes Dr. Teresa Riech for Excellence in Pediatric Care
Ron W. Lee, MD Pediatric Care Award – Clinical Excellence PEORIA –(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program today honored Teresa Riech, MD with a special pediatric care award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron[Read More…]
A Molecular Explanation for Age-related Fertility Decline in Women
NIH-funded scientists find DNA repair systems, including BRCA1, become less efficient Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. Scientists supported by the National Institutes of Health have a new theory as to why a woman’s fertility declines after her mid-30s. They also suggest an approach that might help slow the process, enhancing and[Read More…]
Waiting for a Sign? Reearchers Find Potential Brain ‘Switch’ for New Behavior
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. You’re standing near an airport luggage carousel and your bag emerges on the conveyor belt, prompting you to spring into action. How does your brain make the shift from passively waiting to taking action when your bag appears? A new study from investigators at the University[Read More…]
Ohio Sierra Club Follows FirstEnergy to West Virginia Shareholder’s Meeting
Activists from 3 states demand accountability on company’s policies MORGANTOWN, WV –(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. Sierra Club volunteers gathered at the entrance of this year’s FirstEnergy shareholder’s meeting, waving signs and singing songs as executives and key investors passed by hundreds of colorful yard signs that had been set up along[Read More…]
Evaluating a New Way to Open Clogged Arteries
Computational model offers insight into mechanisms of drug-coated balloons CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2013. Over the past few decades, scientists have developed many devices that can reopen clogged arteries, including angioplasty balloons and metallic stents. While generally effective, each of these treatments has drawbacks, including the risk of side effects.[Read More…]
