KUL Fan Heater Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: KUL Fan Heaters Hazard: The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: CE North America toll-free at 844-645-3208 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected][Read More…]
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Routine Antibiotics Should Be Reconsidered for Malnourished Children
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. A new study suggests that the current recommendation to treat severely malnourished children with routine antibiotics does not increase the likelihood of nutritional recovery in uncomplicated cases. Given this finding, the study’s authors say that routinely using antibiotics may not be necessary or beneficial for[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Participates in University of Michigan Model UN Conference
RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016– “A memorable experience.” “Helped sharpen debate and public speaking skills.” “Learned about conflict resolution and myself.” These were some of the reviews a group of 23 social studies Southland College Prep juniors gave to the 29th Model United Nations Conference where they joined more than[Read More…]
Federal Agencies Announce Proposal Creating U.S. Seafood Traceability Program
Proposal is a major step forward in combating illegal fishing and seafood fraud Seafood in open air market. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Today, the National Ocean Council Committee to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and Seafood Fraud announced its proposal for creating a U.S. seafood traceability program[Read More…]
Chicago Woman Charged with Posing as Federal Housing Official to Scam Homeowners out of Cash
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. A Chicago woman has been charged with posing as a federal housing representative to scam homeowners out of cash, federal authorities announced today. CYNTHIA WALLACE, 45, of Chicago, is charged with one count of falsely assuming and pretending to be an officer of the United States. [Read More…]
Former Bull Valley Man Sentenced to 9 Months in Federal Prison for Concealment of Assets from a Bankruptcy Trustee
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. A former Bull Valley, Ill. man was sentenced today in federal court by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala for the concealment of assets from a Bankruptcy Trustee. JOSEPH MICHAEL PHELAN, 52, now of Augusta, Ga., was sentenced to 9 months in federal prison to be[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Votes Against Efforts to Dismantle the Iranian Nuclear Agreement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Yesterday, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against legislation that would undermine key components of the Iran nuclear agreement: “The Iran deal is working to prevent Iran from producing nuclear weapons. Yet, instead of letting that progress continue, the Republican majority is trying[Read More…]
Prenatal Steroids Lower Risk of Respiratory Illness in Late Preterm Infants
NIH study shows treatment benefits extend to infants born at 34-36 weeks. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Prenatal steroid therapy reduces the chance of respiratory complications among infants born at 34-36 weeks, so-called “late” preterm infants, according to a study by a National Institutes of Health research network. Steroids are a[Read More…]
Natural Protein Points to New Inflammation Treatment
Findings may offer insight to effective treatments for inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and multiple sclerosis. Stained sections of foot joints from wild-type (left) and TTP+ (right) mice show that when both were tested using a model of rheumatoid arthritis, the wild-type mouse experienced significant inflammation. Arrows indicate[Read More…]
NIH Scientists Discover Genetic Cause of Rare Allergy to Vibration
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified a genetic mutation responsible for a rare form of inherited hives induced by vibration, also known as vibratory urticaria. Running, hand clapping, towel drying or even taking a bumpy bus ride can cause temporary skin rashes in[Read More…]
