Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Marge Dwyer Consumption of sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) fell for both children and adults between 2003 and 2014, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. But despite this positive trend, the researchers found,[Read More…]
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New York Governor Cuomo Signs Bill Allowing Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Access to Medical Marijuana
Advocates: Big Victory, More Needed NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Tony Newman Over the weekend on Veterans Day, Governor Cuomo signed the bill that will finally allow patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to access medical marijuana in New York. The bill (A.7006/S.5629) adds post-traumatic stress disorder as a qualifying[Read More…]
FDA Approves Pill with Sensor that Tracks if Patients have Ingested Their Medication
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first U.S. drug with a digital ingestion tracking system. The drug, Abilify MyCite (aripiprazole tablets with sensor), contains an ingestible sensor embedded in the pill that records that the medication was taken. Abilify[Read More…]
Antibiotics – You Don’t Always Need Them
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser 2017 U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week I November 13-19. During this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will be raising awareness about the proper use of antibiotics and the dangers of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Contrary to what many believe, antibiotics do NOT[Read More…]
37 Leading Arctic Wildlife Scientists Oppose Arctic Refuge Drilling
Following the introduction of legislation to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, dozens of Arctic wildlife experts unite in opposition. WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Nicolas Gonzalez Today, 37 leading Arctic wildlife scientists sent a letter opposing drilling on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to[Read More…]
Higher Brain Glucose Levels May Mean More Severe Alzheimer’s
NIH study shows connections between glucose metabolism, Alzheimer’s pathology, symptoms. Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Chip Rose For the first time, scientists have found a connection between abnormalities in how the brain breaks down glucose and the severity of the signature amyloid plaques and tangles in the brain, as well[Read More…]
Coalition Files FOIA Requests on Perry’s Proposal That Would Bail Out Expensive Coal, Nuclear Plants
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Brian Willis A coalition of environmental organizations filed two Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests today with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for information pertaining to Rick Perry’s proposal to FERC that could force electricity customers to[Read More…]
One in Five US Adults Still Using Tobacco Products in 2015
Of the nation’s nearly 49 million tobacco users, most are smokers Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: CDC Media Relations About 1 in 5 U.S. adults used some form of tobacco product in 2015, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food[Read More…]
High Levels of Lead Found in Fidget Spinners
Lab results indicate unhealthy amounts of lead in popular toys available nationwide Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Kara Cook-Schultz, U.S. PIRG Education Fund U.S PIRG Education Fund found fidget spinners with high levels of lead for sale at Target stores across the country. Parents and consumers need to know about[Read More…]
Menominee Tribe Takes Action to Protect Its Namesake River (Video)
Lawsuit aims to ensure Clean Water Act protections for regionally and nationally important waters Keshena, Wisconsin—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2017 By: Melissa Cook, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, and Janette Brimmer, Attorney, Earthjustice, Yesterday, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (“Tribe”), represented by Earthjustice, gave legal notice of intent[Read More…]
