New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2011. The administration of the non-psychotropic cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol) induces selective apoptosis in hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), according to preclinical findings reported in the journal Cell Death and Disease. The activation of HSCs is considered to be a key cellular event underlying hepatic fibrogenesis (excessive tissue[Read More…]
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Pesticide Linked to Colony Collapse Disorder Receives Emergency EPA Approval for Stink Bugs
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted emergency approval for the use of the neonicotinoid pesticide dinotefuran to control brown marmorated stink bugs in seven eastern states. Dinotefuran is a member of the neonicotinoid family of systemic pesticides that is known to be highly toxic[Read More…]
Health Tips for the 4th of July Weekend
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2011. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is offering some health tips for this year’s 4th of July weekend. SUN Wear sunscreen with at least sun protection factor (SPF) 15 or higher, and one that has both UVA and UVB protection. For the[Read More…]
First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes in Northern Illinois Reported Today
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2011. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state public health director, today announced mosquitoes collected in Cook and Kendall counties are the first positive West Nile virus test results in northern Illinois this year. Health department staff collected the positive mosquito samples on June 28, one in Evergreen Park,[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, July 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2011. Top Democrats Reject Coburn-Lieberman Plan to Cut Medicare According to The Washington Post, leading congressional Democrats “immediately recoiled” Tuesday from a new proposal to cut $600 billion in Medicare spending over the next decade — in part by raising the eligibility age. Sens. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT)[Read More…]
Obama Campaign Office Opens in Hazel Crest
Carol Cook of East Hazel Crest (left to right), Ruth Chatman of Country Club Hills and Janet Smith of Glenwood join Obama supporters at the opening of the 2012 re-election campaign. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Hazel Crest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Supporters gathered in Hazel Crest Thursday evening to celebrate the opening of President[Read More…]
GSU Hosts Student Art Exhibit
"The Villain" by Waylon Collins (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is pleased to presents the work of Wayon Collins in his graduate thesis exhibition “Don’t Shoot The Messenger.” The exhibition will be on display from July 7 to 12, in the university’s Visual Arts Gallery. An opening[Read More…]
Children’s Sleepwear Recalled by Sage Creek Organics Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
International Vitamin Corporation Recalls Live Better Vitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Women’s Multivitamins Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirements
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: GNC Women’s Ultra Mega®,[Read More…]
