NIH-funded study underscores need for physician counseling on healthy practices Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2012. Roughly 20 percent of youth who have had HIV since birth did not know their HIV status when they first became sexually active, according to a study by a National Institutes of Health-supported research network. The[Read More…]
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New Study Demonstrates the Unique and Critical Role that Women’s Health Centers Play in Improving Health Care Access
Statement from Dana Singiser, Planned Parenthood Federation of America Vice President for Government Relations NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2012. New data published in the November issue of the journal Women’s Health Issues finds that four out of ten women who receive care from a women’s health center report it was their[Read More…]
Water Efficiency Deal Wins Approval in California
New water rate structure meets state water goals by incentivizing efficiency SACRAMENTO–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012 –Thousands of California households could save on their monthly bills thanks to a new rate structure that California American Water Company will introduce in Sonoma, Ventura, Los Angeles and San Diego counties as part of a[Read More…]
Forest Service OKs Coal Mine Expansion in Colorado Mountain Backcountry
Roadless area next to West Elk Wilderness would be decimated by bulldozing of more than 6 miles of road, and scraping of nearly 50 well pads Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012. The U.S Forest Service yesterday ruled against conservation groups’ challenge to the Forest Service’s approval of a coal mine expansion[Read More…]
Borough of Magnolia Council Approves Resolution Urging New Jersey Legislature to Override Governor Christie’s Veto of Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act
Legislation Encourages Calling 911 in Drug Overdose Cases; Overdose Is the Leading Cause of Accidental Death in New Jersey Devastated Families Who Lost Loved Ones to Overdose Mount Campaign Across State to Override Misguided Veto Trenton–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012. Last night, Borough of Magnolia council members approved a resolution calling upon[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the Partnership Meeting on Wildlife Trafficking
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you all very much. Well, it’s a great delight to see all of you here. And as I look out on this audience, I see many familiar faces from the diplomatic community. And I especially thank each and every[Read More…]
New York Times Op-Doc Draws Critical Attention to Fate of Medical Marijuana Grower, Chris Williams, Who Faces 80+ Years in Prison Despite Montana’s Law
Helena, MT—(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012 — On September 27th, Chris Williams, co-founder of Montana Cannabis, was found guilty on eight counts of marijuana and related firearms charges, despite Montana’s medical marijuana law. These charges carry a mandatory minimum sentence of more than 80 years in prison – and expose the grave[Read More…]
Uncovered Letters Show Frederick the Great ‘Giving Advice on Venereal Disease’
UK–(ENEWSPF)–08 November 2012. One of Europe’s most prominent historical figures advised a friend on where to go to treat his venereal disease, letters discovered by an Oxford University academic show. Professor Katrin Kohl of Oxford University’s Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages came across some unknown letters by Frederick II[Read More…]
Administration Can Take Five Actions to Protect Us from Pollution Now
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2102. In the wake of this week’s historic presidential victory, the Center for American Progress released “Administration Can Take Five Actions to Protect Us from Pollution Now,” an analysis that outlines the five major actions President Barack Obama’s administration can take before the start of[Read More…]
HPV Vaccine May Benefit HIV-infected Women
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012. Women with HIV may benefit from a vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), despite having already been exposed to HPV, a study finds. Although many may have been exposed to less serious forms of HPV, more than 45 percent of sexually active young women who have acquired[Read More…]
