WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. Today, the Obama Administration released its final plan for translating the National Ocean Policy into on-the-ground actions to benefit the American people. With significant public input from a wide spectrum of individuals and interests, the final Implementation Plan focuses on improving coordination to speed Federal permitting[Read More…]
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Energy Department Announces New Investment in Nuclear Fuel Storage Research
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. As part of its commitment to developing an effective strategy for the safe and secure storage and management of used nuclear fuel, the Energy Department today announced a new dry storage research and development project led by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). The project will design[Read More…]
Nearly 250 Physicians Across Illinois Endorse Medical Marijuana
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. At a news conference Tuesday, April 16, a group of doctors announced the support of nearly 250 Illinois physicians for allowing patients with serious illnesses to obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. “For many patients, the treatment can sometimes be worse than the disease,”[Read More…]
Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Uterine Fibroids, According to NIH Study
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. Women who had sufficient amounts of vitamin D were 32 percent less likely to develop fibroids than women with insufficient vitamin D, according to a study from researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomata, are noncancerous tumors of the uterus.[Read More…]
NIH Researchers Identify Pathway That May Protect Against Cocaine Addiction
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. A study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health gives insight into changes in the reward circuitry of the brain that may provide resistance against cocaine addiction. Scientists found that strengthening signaling along a neural pathway that runs through the nucleus accumbens — a region[Read More…]
HHS Offers Moms Knowledge, Help, and Support Through a New Breastfeeding Initiative, It’s Only Natural
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. Yesterday, Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA announced the launch of It’s Only Natural, a new public education campaign that aims to raise awareness among African American women of the importance of and benefits associated with breastfeeding and provide helpful tips. “One of the most[Read More…]
Parents’ Social Network Play a Role in Their Decision to Vaccinate
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2013. When making decisions about vaccinating their children, parents may be influenced by their health care providers, family members, friends and the media. In a study in the May 2013 Pediatrics, researchers analyzed the role these social networks play in parents’ decisions about immunization. For[Read More…]
Music Therapy Can Comfort and Soothe Premature Infants and Parents
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2013. Specific elements of music have therapeutic qualities that may be beneficial to a growing premature infant. Recorded music has a fixed meter and decibel level, which cannot be adapted to meet the needs of a compromised infant the way live music can. According to[Read More…]
Spring Flowers Bring Itchy Eyes, Runny Noses to Millions of Americans
Northwestern Medicine expert offers tips to manage spring allergy symptoms CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. Spring has arrived and warm weather is on its way. While many of us are eager for the change, nearly 50 million Americans now face the start of spring allergy season. Those who suffer from allergies are[Read More…]
Indian City Launches First-Ever Heat Wave Preparation and Warning System
Rising to Climate Change Challenge, Ahmedabad Implements Innovative Strategies to Protect Residents from Deadly Heat AHMEDABAD–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013 – The Indian city of Ahmedabad launched a first-of-its-kind Heat Action Plan today, making it the first city in South Asia to create a comprehensive early warning system and preparedness plan for[Read More…]
