WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—December 15, 2017 By: Felicia Chou and Alison Hawkes Our solar system now is tied for most number of planets around a single star, with the recent discovery of an eighth planet circling Kepler-90, a Sun-like star 2,545 light-years from Earth. The planet was discovered in data from NASA’s Kepler[Read More…]
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World Health Organization: CBD Should Not Be Subject To International Drug Controls
Geneva, Switzerland—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Paul Armentano Use of the naturally occurring cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol) possesses no likely abuse potential and should not be subject to international drug scheduling restrictions, according to recommendations issued this week by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Expert Committee on Drug Dependence. Stated WHO: “Recent[Read More…]
Cancer Treatment Providers Accepting Of Medical Cannabis Use In Children
New Haven, CT—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Paul Armentano Health professionals who specialize in the treatment of pediatric cancer overwhelmingly support medical cannabis as a therapeutic option, according to survey data published in the journal Pediatrics. A team of investigators surveyed the positions of 288 pediatric oncology providers in Illinois, Massachusetts,[Read More…]
FDA Launches New Tool for Sharing Information that Allows Doctors to Better Manage Antibiotic Use, Improve Patient Care
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Theresa Eisenman Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new approach to get critical updates regarding antibiotics and antifungal drugs to health care professionals as part of an overall effort to combat antimicrobial resistance. The agency created a website that will provide[Read More…]
Seasonal Flu Death Estimate Increases Worldwide
Flu shots now available at Park Forest Health Department Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017. According to new estimates published today, between 291,000 and 646,000 people worldwide die from seasonal influenza-related respiratory illnesses each year, higher than a previous estimate of 250,000 to 500,000 and based on a robust, multinational survey. The[Read More…]
‘Invest in the Future, Not the Past;’ Green Business Key to Winning War on Climate Change – UN Chief
PARIS—(ENEWSPF)–12 December 2017 – Those who fail to bet on a green economy will be living in a grey future, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned Tuesday, calling for greater ambition by governments, civil society, the private sector and finance partners to help tackle the global climate challenge. “Green business[Read More…]
U.S. Supreme Court Declines Review of DTE Energy Air Pollution Case
Pruitt EPA adopts DTE’s rejected arguments anyway Detroit, MI—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2017 By: Shannon Fisk and Ricky Junquera Today, the U.S. Supreme Court denied DTE Energy Company’s petition to review an ongoing enforcement action regarding excessive air pollution from DTE’s Monroe coal-fired power plant. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Sierra[Read More…]
‘Beginning Birding for Kids’ Program at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson Impress your friends this spring with your birding smarts and binocular savvy. Come get an early start with this popular hobby – bird watching. Learn key shapes, markings, habits and songs for our most common local birds with activities, sounds and[Read More…]
‘Learn Your Birds by Spring’ Workshop at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson As winter begins, turn your thoughts and attention to our local birds and join our winter workshop to prepare for fun spring bird watching. Bird identification can be overwhelming, but learning only a few birds each week makes it fun and[Read More…]
FDA Warns Companies for Promoting Alternatives to Street Drugs
Coco Loko and Legal Lean Syrup found to be unapproved drugs Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2017 By: Lyndsay Meyer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today posted a warning letter to the marketers and distributors of Legal Lean Syrup, a drink, and Coco Loko, a “snortable” chocolate powder, for selling[Read More…]
