Results from NIH Phase 1 clinical trial support accelerated development of candidate vaccine Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2014. An experimental vaccine to prevent Ebola virus disease was well-tolerated and produced immune system responses in all 20 healthy adults who received it in a phase 1 clinical trial conducted by researchers from[Read More…]
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U.N. Criticizes U.S. on Torture, Police Practices, Immigration Detention
GENEVA –(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2014. The United Nations Committee Against Torture issued a report today castigating the United States’ record on a wide range of issues, including lack of accountability for torture, immigration detention, and abusive criminal justice practices such as solitary confinement and excessive use of force by law enforcement.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Investment to Help Regional Food Banks Better Serve Those in Need
Governor’s Investment Will Ensure Lower Cost and Higher Efficiency for Services Reaching Nearly 2 Million Illinois Residents CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced a $4.48 million investment to help the eight regional Feeding Illinois food banks and their network of food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters better[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Happy Thanksgiving from the Obama Family
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2014. On behalf of the Obama family — Michelle, Malia, Sasha, Bo, and Sunny — I want to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. Like many of you, we’ll spend the day with family and friends, catching up, eating some good food and watching a little football.[Read More…]
HHS Announces Partnerships to Promote Health Insurance Marketplace Starting on Busiest Shopping Weekend of the Year
HHS partners with Westfield, National Community Pharmacists Association and XO Group Inc. to help educate shoppers about affordable health insurance coverage Washington, DC–(ENEWSFP)–November 26, 2014. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced partnerships with Westfield Shopping Centers, The National Community Pharmacists Association and XO Group Inc., parent[Read More…]
Freedom Hall to Present Winter Wonderland with Mandy Barnett on December 12
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2014. Direct from Nashville, acclaimed recording artist Mandy Barnett will celebrate the holidays with her classic country charm at Freedom Hall in Park Forest on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Barnett will perform popular ballads like White Christmas, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, and Have Yourself[Read More…]
Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Overall Hits all-Time Low
Despite progress, smoking rates stay high for certain groups Cigarette Smoking Overall Among Adults in the U.S. is Down. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2014. The cigarette smoking rate among adults in the U.S. dropped from 20.9 percent in 2005 to 17.8 percent in 2013, according to new data published[Read More…]
FDA Allows Marketing of Non-invasive Device to Help Evaluate Heart Blood Flow
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSFP)–November 26, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of the HeartFlow FFR-CT software, which permits health care professionals to non-invasively evaluate blood flow in the coronary arteries of patients showing signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease, also called coronary heart[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Two Army Casualties, Nov. 26, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSFP)—November 26, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Nov. 24, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the enemy attacked their vehicle with a vehicle borne improvised explosive device. Killed were: Sgt. Maj. Wardell B.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at 2014 Pardoning of the National Turkey
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2014 – 2:32 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:Good afternoon, everybody.Please have a seat.Normally we do this outside.The weather is not cooperating today.But I want to, first of all, on behalf of Malia and Sasha, wish everybody an early Happy Thanksgiving.I am here to announce what I’m sure will[Read More…]
