ST. PAUL, Minn.-(ENEWSPF)- Epilepsy, a common and serious neurologic disorder that affects millions of people, is not getting the public attention and funding for research it deserves, according to an editorial on a study published in the January 4, 2011, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of[Read More…]
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Newborns with low vitamin D levels at increased risk for respiratory infections
Boston MA -(ENEWSPF)- The vitamin D levels of newborn babies appear to predict their risk of respiratory infections during infancy and the occurrence of wheezing during early childhood, but not the risk of developing asthma. Results of a study in the January 2011 issue of Pediatrics support the theory that widespread vitamin[Read More…]
Not all infant formulas are alike: Differential effects on weight gain
Philadelphia, PA-(ENEWSPF)- New findings from the Monell Center reveal that weight gain of formula-fed infants is influenced by the type of formula the infant is consuming. The findings have implications related to the infant’s risk for the development of obesity, diabetes and other diseases later in life. "Events early in[Read More…]
Statement by White House Press Secretary Re: Verdict in the Khodorkovsky-Lebedev Case
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2010. We are deeply concerned that a Russian judge today has indicated that for a second time Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev will be convicted. We are troubled by the allegations of serious due process violations, and what appears to be an abusive use of the legal[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, December 27, 2010
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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, December 27, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 27, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Kenneth A. Corzine, 23, of Bethalto, Ill., died Dec. 24 of wounds received Dec. 5 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama and First Lady on Kwanzaa
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 26, 2010. Michelle and I extend our warmest thoughts and wishes to all those who are celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. Today is the first of a joyful seven-day celebration of African American culture and heritage. The seven principles of Kwanzaa — Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work and[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Praises Confirmation of Chai Feldblum for Full Term on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the Senate for confirming Chai Feldblum to a full term as a Commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Republican Senators had previously blocked Feldblum’s nomination, leading President Obama[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Statement on President Signing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal into Law
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– On December 22, President Obama signed legislation that will result in the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). Following the signing ceremony, HRC President Joe Solmonese made the following statement: “Today gay and lesbian patriots serving their country in silence, and thousands more who wish to serve[Read More…]
Military Sexual Abuse ‘Staggering’
Part II of a series By Dahr Jamail Every year, rape increases at an alarming rate within American military institutions – and even males are victims of the cycle. In fact, due to raw demographics, one can roughly surmise that most victims of sexual abuse in the military are male.[Read More…]
