Clostridium difficile is responsible for more than 250,000 hospitalizations and 15,000 U.S. deaths each year. Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2015. Stanford University School of Medicine scientists successfully defeated a dangerous intestinal pathogen, Clostridium difficile, with a drug targeting its toxins rather than its life. By not aiming to kill the pathogen with antibiotics, scientists[Read More…]
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One in 10 Pregnant Women in the United States Reports Drinking Alcohol
About a third of those who drink alcohol say they binge drink 1 in 10 pregnant women reports alochol use* *Defined as at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days. Source: CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), United states 2011-2013 Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2015.[Read More…]
Uncategorized Mayor John A. Ostenburg Signals Support for Stronger Clean Air Protections from President Obama
Park Forest Mayor John Ostenburg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John A. Ostenburg this week joined more than 65 mayors from around the country in signing a letter signaling support for President Barack Obama setting the strongest possible clean air protections against smog pollution, also known as ground-level ozone.[Read More…]
Prairie State College President Receives ‘Oscar’ Award from Link & Option Center
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2015. Prairie State College President Terri L. Winfree recently was named a winner of an “Oscar” award from The Link & Option Center Inc., during their “20 Year Anniversary Evening at the Oscars” event. Winfree was recognized in the women’s leadership category. The event was held last[Read More…]
Chicago Premiere of Soul of a Nation to be Performed Oct. 14 and 15 at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2015. Composer Victoria Bond’s Soul of a Nation, a concerto for violin and string orchestra about Thomas Jefferson, will be performed by Roosevelt University artist faculty member Frank Almond and the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Chamber Orchestra on Oct. 14 in Elmhurst and Oct. 15 in[Read More…]
Important Community Event Coming to South Suburban College on September 30th
SOUTH HOLLAND—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. Suburban College, the Village of South Holland and the South Holland Business Association invite community stakeholders to a unique strategic-planning and networking event. The event is sponsored by MB Financial Bank and Illiana Financial. Connect with Your Community will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2015[Read More…]
Researchers Discover New Lineage of Prehistoric, Plankton-eating Sharks
DePaul University’s Kenshu Shimada leads international team in analyzing fossil Researchers, including DePaul University paleobiologist Kenshu Shimada, found the tiny, hook-shaped teeth of the prehistoric Pseudomegachasma shark in the U.S. and Russia. (Photo courtesy of Kenshu Shimada) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. An international team of scientists has discovered a new[Read More…]
Substance Abuse Recovery Odds Increase in a Community Setting
According to research led by Leonard Jason, a community psychologist at DePaul University, living in a functional community and engaging in positive social structures enhances the recovery trajectory for alcohol and drug abuse. (Photo by Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. Following substance abuse treatment, individuals who live in a[Read More…]
Standard Treatment Better Than Potential Alternative for Unexplained Infertility
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Report: Revitalizing Chicago’s Waterways Could Enrich Communities and Rebuff Invasive Species
Barges vs. Fish Narrative is bogus; Investment needed to address both issues CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2015 – A new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) highlights the need for investment in the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) to revitalize its economic value, enrich communities and rebuff the advance of[Read More…]
