Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. The Federal Trade Commission has halted a telemarketing scam that allegedly tricked consumers who were seeking affordable health insurance into buying worthless medical discount plans. Health Care One LLC and three affiliated companies agreed to settlements that will bar them from any healthcare-related enterprise and from[Read More…]
Science
Aerial Mosquito Spraying for West Nile Virus Criticized by Health and Environmental Advocates
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Across the U.S., some communities are responding to the threat of mosquito-transmitted West Nile virus (WNv) with aerial insecticide spray programs. This method of mosquito management is widely considered by experts to be both ineffective and harmful due to the hazards associated with widespread pesticide exposure.[Read More…]
Carbon Emissions: U.S. Fares Better When Considering Climate
ANN ARBOR, Mich–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. The U.S. has long been among the world’s worst emitters of carbon dioxide, but when accounting for climate in addition to GDP, it is nowhere near the bottom of that list, according to University of Michigan researchers. “Increased concern about carbon dioxide emissions has resulted[Read More…]
Global Science: U.S. is Still in the Game
ANN ARBOR, Mich–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Globalization is a benefit to U.S. scientific achievement, not a threat. That’s the conclusion of a new book that weighs the evidence from a number of recent surveys to answer its title question: “Is American Science in Decline?” American science is in good health, according[Read More…]
Keep Your Skin Safe in the Summer Sun
Northwestern Memorial Physician’s Group dermatologist offers tips to protect your skin this summer Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Summer is in full swing allowing everyone to go outside and enjoy the warmer weather. Outdoor activities can provide great exercise, but too much time spent at the beach or park in the hot[Read More…]
Hidden Vitamin in Milk Yields Remarkable Health Benefits
Weill Cornell Researchers Show Tiny Vitamin in Milk, in High Doses, Makes Mice Leaner, Faster and Stronger NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012 — A novel form of vitamin B3 found in milk in small quantities produces remarkable health benefits in mice when high doses are administered, according to a new study[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Offers Resources and Assistance on Birth Control, Urges Women to Visit Health Centers Nationwide During Week of June 18
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Planned Parenthood is encouraging women to visit Planned Parenthood health centers nationwide the week of June 18 for information and access to birth control. Patients can receive information about the kind of birth control that’s best for their lives, as well as direct access to[Read More…]
Human Microbiome Project Outlines Powerful New Methods for Cataloging and Analyzing Microbes That Play Role in Health and Disease
Human Microbiome Project researchers Nicola Segata (l), Curtis Huttenhower Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. New studies led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers have helped identify and analyze the vast human “microbiome”—the more than five million microbial genes that exist inside the human body. Scientists estimate that each person[Read More…]
Northwestern University Team Wins Energy Department’s National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. As part of the Obama Administration’s Startup America Initiative that works to encourage and accelerate high-growth entrepreneurship throughout the nation, the Energy Department today announced that NuMat Technologies from Northwestern University won the first-ever DOE National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition. The competition aims to inspire university[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces New Partners Join the Better Buildings Challenge
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. The Obama Administration announced today that six new major U.S. companies are joining President Obama’s Better Buildings Challenge, which encourages private sector leaders across the country to commit to reducing the energy use in their facilities by at least 20 percent by 2020. Starbucks Coffee Company, Staples,[Read More…]
