Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2015. Carrying a gene variant that affects the release of a specific brain protein may put one at greater risk of developing an alcohol use disorder, according to the results of a recent animal study. The study was led by Professor Dorit Ron, PhD, Endowed Chair of[Read More…]
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NIH Joins Public-private Partnership to Fund Research on Autism Biomarkers
Biomarkers Consortium project to improve tools for measuring and treating social impairment in children with autism Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2015. Government, non-profit and other private partners will fund a multi-year project to develop and improve clinical research tools for studying autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The project will receive a total[Read More…]
Study Shows Promise of Precision Medicine for Most Common Type of Lymphoma
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2015. A clinical trial has shown that patients with a specific molecular subtype of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) are more likely to respond to the drug ibrutinib (Imbruvica) than patients with another molecular subtype of the disease. The study appeared online July 20, 2015, in Nature[Read More…]
NIH Body Weight Planner Added to USDA SuperTracker Food and Activity Tool
Science-based technology provides users greater customizing to help reach and sustain a healthy weight Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2015. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and National Institutes of Health have partnered to add the NIH Body Weight Planner to USDA’s SuperTracker online tool as a goal-setting resource to help people[Read More…]
Monsanto-Supported Group Attempting to Undercut Roundup Cancer Finding, According to Report
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2015. In response to the recent cancer classification of glyphosate (Roundup) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization, an industry-based assessment has reached the opposite conclusion based on classified industry reports has concluded that Monsanto’s glyphosate is not carcinogenic. According[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the ADA
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 20, 2015. Every day the Obama Administration works to ensure the full implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In celebration of the 25th anniversary of its passage, the Administration is excited to announce a series of new actions aimed at improving the lives of and expanding[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 20, 2015
Small Time Dave and the Windy City Groove will bring Classic Rock and Oldies to the Village of Park Forest’s July 22 Main Street Nights program. Source: www.villageofparkforest.com Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2015. Applications are now being accepted for the Village of Park Forest’s new civic leadership program. The program[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present ‘Spring Awakening’
The Drama Group will present the Tony award-winning rock musical ‘Spring Awakening’ directed by Curt & Tammy Lang. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, on July 31, August 1, 6, 7, and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and August 2, 8,[Read More…]
Community Transportation Service Seminar to be Held on August 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2015. The Park Forest Senior Advisory Commission will sponsor a Community Transportation Service Seminar on Thursday, August 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street, in Park Forest’s DownTown. The event is free and open to the public.[Read More…]
Community Forum on Potential Cuts to the Illinois Budget on August 4
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2015. A community forum will be held on Tuesday, August 4, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. The event is free and open to the public. The forum will provide an opportunity for residents to[Read More…]
