Day: February 15, 2013

BMW Recall of Certain Model Year 2007 – 2010 X5 SAV Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2013. SUMMARY: BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a[Read More…]

AMPI Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in Pudding

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013. Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) of New Ulm, Minn., in cooperation with Gordon Food Service (GFS), is recalling pudding labeled as GFS Lemon Pudding but contains vanilla pudding. Milk is an ingredient in this vanilla pudding. GFS Lemon Pudding does not declare milk on the[Read More…]

JS Pelmini OK Inc Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk And Soy In Potato Dumplings And Potato And Mushroom Dumplings

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013. JS Pelmini OK, Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling Potato Dumplings and Potato and Mushroom Dumplings, because they contain undeclared Milk and Soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if[Read More…]

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $287 Million in Emergency Relief for New York

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $287 million in emergency relief funds for New York to rebuild roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters, with $250 million specifically designated for Hurricane Sandy recovery. Secretary LaHood was joined by Senator Charles Schumer today in New York[Read More…]

NIH Study Shows Big Improvement in Diabetes Control Over Past Decades

Findings demonstrate need for improved care, especially among youth, some minorities Bethesa, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013. More people are meeting recommended goals in the three key markers of diabetes control, according to a study conducted and funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.[Read More…]

Prevention Efforts Focused on Youth Reduce Prescription Abuse Into Adulthood

NIH-funded research shows effectiveness of community-based, substance abuse prevention interventions begun during middle school years Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013. Middle school students from small towns and rural communities who received any of three community-based prevention programs were less likely to abuse prescription medications in late adolescence and young adulthood. The[Read More…]

Stay Cool and Live Longer?

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013. Scientists have known for nearly a century that cold-blooded animals, such as worms, flies and fish all live longer in cold environments, but have not known exactly why. Researchers at the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute have identified a genetic program that promotes longevity of[Read More…]

Kadner: Help for Troubled Veterans (PTSD)

From Phil Kadner at the Southtown Star: After writing about such a person in a recent column, I received several calls from veterans and family members of veterans telling me about the problems they’ve experienced. About one in three veterans returning from our recent wars have what mental health experts[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel and GoHealth Announce 250 New Jobs In Chicago

Growing Health Care Company Makes Significant Corporate CItizenship Commitments As Well CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013. Mayor Emanuel announced yesterday that GoHealth is adding 250 new jobs in Chicago in 2013 as the company nearly doubles in size. GoHealth is a growing health care company that works with health insurance carriers to[Read More…]

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