Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Hysingla ER (hydrocodone bitartrate), an extended-release (ER) opioid analgesic to treat pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. Hysingla ER has approved labeling describing the product’s[Read More…]
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New Comprehensive View of the Mouse Genome Finds Many Similarities and Striking Differences with Human Genome
Comparisons of both genomes’ inner workings may lead to a better use of mouse models Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Looking across evolutionary time and the genomic landscapes of humans and mice, an international group of researchers has found powerful clues to why certain processes and systems in the mouse –[Read More…]
NRDC: House GOP Continues Its Anti-Science Campaign
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2014—House Republicans continued their attack on science-based protections for public health and the environment today, passing on a largely party-line vote a bill that would bar the Environmental Protection Agency from using certain peer-reviewed health research when developing standards to protect public health. Scott Slesinger, legislative director for[Read More…]
The Dangers of Coal Mining for Fifth Graders– and Congress Members– In Under 2 minutes
Sierra Club Releases Fun New Video Explaining Basics of Dangerous Coal Mining SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Who said education was boring? Yesterday, the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign unveiled a short video highlighting the dangers of coal-fired power plants. In one minute and forty-two seconds, viewers will be entertained[Read More…]
Dangerous Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Industry Can Be Cut in Half
According to report from leading environmental groups issued ahead of EPA decision on methane standards Natural gas well pads, pipelines, and other associated infrastructure in the Upper Green River Basin in Wyoming. Once home to pristine, clean air and very little industrial activity, emissions from oil and gas production in[Read More…]
Analysis of Overloaded U.S. Immigration Court System Shows Essential Need to Address Enforcement Overdrive
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. While President Barack Obama finalizes plans to take executive action on immigration and provide relief to a portion of the nation’s undocumented immigrant population, enforcement overdrive and paltry resources for the immigration court system have caused a significant backlog of cases waiting to be heard. New[Read More…]
Rise in Chronic Diseases Correlates with Glyphosate and GE Crops
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. A study published in the Journal of Organic Systems this week examined potential connections between the increase in chronic diseases seen within the United States and other parts of the world over the last 20 years and the explosion of glyphosate use, finding a significant correlation[Read More…]
Most People Who Drink Excessively Are Not Alcohol Dependent
Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Nine in 10 adults who drink too much alcohol are not alcoholics or alcohol dependent, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The study appears[Read More…]
Representatives Blumenauer, Rohrabacher Introduce Bipartisan Veterans Equal Access Act to Expand Medical Marijuana Access to our Nation’s Heroes
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2014. Today, Congressmen Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), along with ten bipartisan cosponsors, introduced the Veterans Equal Access Act, which would make it easier for qualified veterans to access medical marijuana. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) specifically prohibits its medical providers from[Read More…]
Lawsuit Launched to Strengthen Protections for Gunnison Sage Grouse
Down to 7 Percent of Historic Range and Declining, Grouse Needs Stronger Federal Protection WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014. Conservation groups today filed a formal notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its decision to designate the Gunnison sage grouse as a “threatened” rather than “endangered” species[Read More…]
