Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Representative Jared Polis (D-CO) announced last Wednesday that he intends to co-sponsor a bill in Congress along with Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) to mandate the labeling of food containing genetically engineered (GE) ingredients in the U.S. Earlier this week, the Maryland House Health and Government Operations[Read More…]
Science
Poll Finds Big Gap Between Parents and Experts: Parents Less Likely to Recognize Children as Overweight or Obese
Only 15% of kids have parents who say they are overweight, compared with national stats showing that 32% of young people are overweight or obese Many families face challenges in trying to help children eat well and be more active Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. A new poll shows a large[Read More…]
Slipping and Sliding in Ice and Snow Leads to Falls and Fractures
Northwestern Medicine orthopaedic expert offers tips for avoiding winter injuries CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2013. A winter storm hitting the Chicago area this week is expected to bring significant snow, along with freezing rain and sleet. Northwestern Medicine® orthopaedic experts warn that slippery, snowy conditions can pose serious health and safety threats[Read More…]
Pesticide Makers Win Bid to Overturn Pesticide Restrictions
Earthjustice says pesticides pose a threat to salmon and related species. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. Last week a U.S. Court of Appeals found that pesticide restrictions to protect endangered salmon and steelhead proposed by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in its Biological Opinion (BiOp) were “arbitrary and[Read More…]
American Astronomical Society Applauds Obama Administration’s New Open-Access Policy
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The American Astronomical Society (AAS) supports President Barack Obama’s new policy on “open access,” the idea that published results of taxpayer-funded research should be made freely available on the Internet rather than permanently restricted to journal subscribers or other paying customers. Central to the new policy is the recognition that[Read More…]
NOAA’s Coast Survey Plans for New Arctic Nautical Charts
Less sea ice and more ship traffic means new charts needed for safety NOAA’s planned charts of the Arctic. Download here (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey has issued an updated Arctic Nautical Charting Plan, as a major effort to improve inadequate chart coverage for[Read More…]
NOAA-funded Research Investigates Where Caribbean Fish Gather and Spawn
May lead to better protection for depleted species Female spawning Red Hind Grouper. Download here (Credit:University of Puerto Rico/NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. NOAA-funded research in the Caribbean is using the underwater sounds of reef fish, such as groupers, to identify areas where they gather to spawn — a behavior[Read More…]
FDA Approves Osphena for Postmenopausal Women Experiencing Pain During Sex
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Osphena (ospemifene) to treat women experiencing moderate to severe dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse), a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause. Dyspareunia is a condition associated with declining levels of estrogen hormones during menopause.[Read More…]
Oklahoma State Lawmakers Holding Hearing Today on Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana for Patients With Serious Illnesses
OKLAHOMA CITY—(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2013. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee is holding a hearing today on a bill that would allow patients with serious illnesses to obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. See http://newsok.com/oklahoma-medical-marijuana-bill-granted-hearing/article/3758933 SB 710, introduced by State Sen. Constance Johnson (D-Oklahoma City),[Read More…]
New Hampshire Lawmakers Discuss Medical Marijuana Legislation
CONCORD–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs held a hearing today on H.B. 573, which would allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. The committee heard four hours of testimony from supporters of the[Read More…]
