Marsielle, France–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. The use of cannabis does not adversely impact CD4 T-cell count in patients co-infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review. CD4 cells are white blood cells that fight[Read More…]
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Study: Cannabinoids Limit Neuroblastoma Cell Proliferation
Tel-Hashomer, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. The administration of the cannabinoids THC and CBD limit cancer activity in neuroblastoma cells in culture and in animals, according to preclinical data published in the journal Current Oncology. Neuroblastoma is an aggressive form of childhood cancer that often goes inadequately addressed by conventional treatment. Investigators[Read More…]
VA Secretary Joins Others in Pledge to Donate their Brains to VA-lead Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Yesterday the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald announced that he, along with three-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Nancy Hogshead-Makar and former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Phil Villapiano, have pledged to donate their brains to advance brain research conducted by VA in partnership[Read More…]
NARAL Launches New TV Ad Campaign Against Trump: #TrumpHatesUs (Video)
In Addition To New TV Ad, Group Launches New Interactive Website That Let’s People Find Out How Much Trump Hates Them Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. NARAL Pro-Choice America today launched a new campaign targeting GOP-frontrunner Donald Trump and his hateful rhetoric. The #TrumpHatesUs campaign launched with a new television ad[Read More…]
With Anti-Muslim Bigotry on the Rise, Senator Durbin Seeks Information About Airlines’ Efforts to Prevent Discrimination on Flights
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Following a series of recent incidents on airlines involving alleged discrimination against American Muslims and Arab Americans – including a report of a student being removed from his flight after speaking Arabic on a phone call earlier this week – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Coach Scott Inducted into NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame
Pictured: SSC Chairman Frank Zuccarelli with Coaches Darrell Scott and Steve Ruzich SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Congratulations to South Suburban College Coach Darrell Scott on his induction to the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Region IV Hall of Fame. Coach Scott is a 1987 graduate of Grinnell College[Read More…]
Senate and House Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Waste, Unnecessary Duplication Across Federal Government
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Today, bipartisan lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced legislation to increase the effectiveness of the federal government by giving Congress and agencies the tools to better measure and manage waste and inefficiencies in government programs. The Getting Results through Enhanced Accountability and Transparency (GREAT) Act[Read More…]
Bernie Sanders Statement on Chicago Principal LaRaviere ‘Removal’ from Post at Blaine Elementary School
READING, Pa. –(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday released the following statement after Chicago Principal Troy LaRaviere was “removed” from his post at Blaine Elementary School by the Chicago Board of Education: “It is absolutely unacceptable that a school principal is facing politically-motivated retaliation because he dared[Read More…]
YTL International Recalls Drywall Lifts Due to Injury Hazard
YTL International drywall lifter Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Recall Summary Name of product: Drywall lifts Hazard: The drywall lifts can fail during use causing the load of drywall to fall onto the lift operator, posing an injury hazard. Consumer Contact: YTL International toll-free at 888-723-6534 from 9 a.m. to 4:30[Read More…]
Public Statement by the Global Commission on Drug Policy on UNGASS 2016
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. The Global Commission on Drug Policy is profoundly disappointed with the adopted outcome document agreed at the UN General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on “the world drug problem”. The document does not acknowledge the comprehensive failure of the current drug control regime to reduce drug[Read More…]
