Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. Teen birth rates have decreased by 37 percent in the last two decades, though U.S. rates are up to nine times higher than in other developed countries, according to the latest CDC Vital Signs report. About 46 percent of teens have had sexual intercourse. About 14[Read More…]
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Long-Term Care is Newest Topic on NIHSeniorHealth Site
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. What is long-term care and will I need it? If I do need long-term care services, where can I find them? Are there things I should be doing now to plan ahead? Older adults and their loved ones can find easy-to-understand answers to these and other[Read More…]
Studies Find Possible New Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. Scientists have confirmed one gene variant and have identified several others that may be risk factors for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of the disorder. In the largest genome-wide association study, or GWAS, ever conducted in Alzheimer’s research, investigators studied DNA samples from more[Read More…]
UN Advocate Angelina Jolie Urges World to Keep Momentum on Libyan Crisis
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 April 2011 – Hollywood actress and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie travelled today to the Tunisian-Libyan border, where she spoke with people who had recently fled the fighting in Libya and highlighted the need for greater international support for those affected by the crisis. Ms. Jolie, who[Read More…]
Yemen: UN Human Rights Office Calls for Halt to Use of Force Against Protesters
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 April 2011 – The United Nations human rights office today called on the Government of Yemen to immediately halt the use of force against people exercising their right to peaceful protest, noting that over 100 people have reportedly been killed since the demonstrations began. The Office of the[Read More…]
Mercedes-Benz Recall of Certain Model Year 2000 – 2002 M-Class and Model Year 2000 – 2004 M-Class AMG Vehicles
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 5, 2011. Summary: Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2000 – 2002 M-Class and model year 2000 – 2004 M-Class AMG vehicles. The cruise control system in the affected vehicles allows the driver to disengage the system in a number of ways, including tapping the brake pedal, using[Read More…]
Pampers® Natural Stages Pacifiers Recalled by Key Baby Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 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…]
Arm’s Reach Concepts Recalls Infant Bed-Side Sleepers
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 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…]
Statement by President Obama on Cote d’Ivoire, April 5, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. I remain deeply concerned by the security situation in Cote d’Ivoire. I strongly support the role that United Nations peacekeepers are playing as they enforce their mandate to protect civilians, and I welcome the efforts of French forces who are supporting that mission. Tragically, the violence[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2011. President Obama called President Bongo Ondimba yesterday to discuss the situation in Cote d’Ivoire. The two presidents shared their concerns about the ongoing violence, and discussed the need to end this crisis as soon as possible. President Obama reiterated his belief that former President Gbagbo[Read More…]
