Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. Valley Fever, a fungal respiratory infection, dramatically increased in several southwestern states from 1998 through 2011, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cases in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah rose from 2,265 in 1998 to more than[Read More…]
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Study: Cannabis Smoking Associated With “Significantly Better” Health Outcomes Than Tobacco Smoking
Randwick, Australia–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. Adults who inhale cannabis report significantly better health outcomes than do those who smoke tobacco or a combination of both substances, according to exploratory survey data to be published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. Investigators at the University of New South Wales assessed the relationship between[Read More…]
Vaginal Delivery Recommended Over Maternal-Request Cesarean
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. The nation’s largest ob-gyn organization recommends that pregnant women plan for vaginal birth unless there is a medical reason for a cesarean. In new guidelines issued this week, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) says maternal-request cesareans are especially not recommended for[Read More…]
EPA Proposes Achievable Cleaner Fuels and Cars Standard, Slashing Air Pollution and Providing Extensive Health Benefits
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. Based on extensive input from auto manufactures, refiners, and states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed sensible standards for cars and gasoline that will significantly reduce harmful pollution, prevent thousands of premature deaths and illnesses, while also enabling efficiency improvements in the cars and trucks[Read More…]
Illinois State Fire Marshal Encourages Child Safety
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2013. The State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges families to exercise caution in order to prevent small children from reaching hazardous items kept at home that present a risk of poisoning or other serious incidents. OSFM seeks to educate the public on how to store both over the counter[Read More…]
Studies Find that Pesticides Cause Brain Damage in Bees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013. Two studies released Wednesday support the findings of the European Food Safety Authority that neonicotinoid insecticides pose an unacceptable risk to bees. The pair of British studies indicate that neonicotinoids and miticides cause brain damage, compromising bee survival. The study, published in Nature Communications by researchers[Read More…]
Tulsa Health Department, Oklahoma State Department of Health and Oklahoma Board of Dentistry Investigate Tulsa Dentist
Notifying Approximately 7,000 Patients of Local Dental Practice About Potential Exposure to Blood Borne Viruses TULSA, OK –(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013 – The Tulsa Health Department and the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced they are notifying approximately 7,000 patients of a local dental practice about potential exposure to blood borne[Read More…]
Proposed Spraying of California Rice Threatens Food Chain
State moves to approve first use of harmful pesticide despite harm to honeybees, aquatic ecosystems, and waterfowl Sacramento, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. In a move that could inflict widespread harm on wildlife and agriculture, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has proposed to allow aerial and ground spraying of a[Read More…]
Education Campaign Returns With Powerful Stories to Help Americans Quit Smoking
Campaign to expose tragic health impact of smoking Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. Continuing with the success of last year’s national education ad campaign, “Tips from Former Smokers,” a second series of ads was launched today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ads, funded by the Affordable Care[Read More…]
Stressful Life Events May Increase Stillbirth Risk, NIH Network Study Finds
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. Pregnant women who experienced financial, emotional, or other personal stress in the year before their delivery had an increased chance of having a stillbirth, say researchers who conducted a National Institutes of Health network study. Stillbirth is the death of a fetus at 20 or more[Read More…]
