Save money, water, energy while protecting health and encouraging environmental learning WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released today a list of 15 tips for the summer season, which kicks off June 20th. Whether relaxing at home or off exploring the great outdoors there are many ways[Read More…]
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Washington, D.C. Government Announces Four Dispensaries Eligible to Distribute Medical Marijuana in Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. This week the District of Columbia Department of Health announced the four prospective medical marijuana dispensary operators whose scores were high enough to be granted licenses from the city. Herbal Alternatives, Center City Care, Metropolitan Wellness Corporation, and Takoma Wellness Center, which will be owned and[Read More…]
Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Speaks at the White House World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Event
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. The Attorney General very much wanted to be here, but is headed to Canada, where he will be meeting with his foreign counterparts. It is therefore my privilege to join my colleagues, Secretary Sebelius and Director Cordray, and all of you today to commemorate World[Read More…]
Landmark Ad Campaign Yields Almost 200,000 More Calls to State Quitlines After 12 Weeks
Visits to smoking cessation website up by more than 400,000 Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. The “Tips From Former Smokers” national ad campaign has generated almost 200,000 additional calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW, a portal that links callers to their state quitlines, and more than 400,000 additional unique visitors to www.smokefree.gov, a federal[Read More…]
Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Were Not Receiving Key Preventive Health Services Before 2010
Increased use of clinical preventive services could save tens of thousands of lives Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Only about half of U.S. adults received selected preventive services such as screenings, consultations and prescriptions, from a health care professional before 2010, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control[Read More…]
CDC Study Finds Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Increase Helmet Use, Save Money
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2012. Annual cost savings in states with universal motorcycle helmet laws were nearly four times greater (per registered motorcycle) than in states without these comprehensive laws, according to a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Universal helmet[Read More…]
Congressman Asks FDA to Halt Toxic Pesticide Lindane for Head Lice
Washingtton, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2012. Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, has asked the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to halt the use of the insecticide lindane in pharmaceutical treatments for head lice in children. Despite research on its toxicity and ineffectiveness,[Read More…]
Calling All (Lily Beetle) Dung
URI RESEARCHERS LOOKING FOR NON-PESTICIDE APPROACHES TO SAVING LILIES Lily beetles attack Asiatic lilies, not daylilies, which are an unrelated plant. The adult lily leaf beetle is scarlet red and about the size of a lady bug. MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2012. Off the lawn topic today, but very much on the[Read More…]
U.S. Experiences Second Warmest May, Hottest Spring on Record
Lower 48 also experienced record warm year-to-date and twelve-month periods Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2012. The average temperature for the contiguous U.S. during May was 64.3°F, 3.3°F above the long-term average, making it the second warmest May on record. The month’s high temperatures also contributed to the warmest spring, warmest year-to-date,[Read More…]
How Infection Can Lead to Cancer
New MIT study offers comprehensive look at chemical and genetic changes that occur as inflammation progresses to cancer. MASSACHUSETTS–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2012. One of the biggest risk factors for liver, colon or stomach cancer is chronic inflammation of those organs, often caused by viral or bacterial infections. A new study from[Read More…]
