Finding has implications for alcoholism and other patterns of addictive behavior Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2013. Research from the National Institutes of Health has identified neural circuits in mice that are involved in the ability to learn and alter behaviors. The findings help to explain the brain processes that govern choice[Read More…]
Day: July 8, 2013
Nearly a Quarter of Youth Injured in Assaults Possess a Firearm, Study Finds
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 8, 2013. Gun possession among youth is common, and gun violence is the second leading cause of death for all youth in the United States ages 14 to 24. In a study, “Firearm Possession Among Adolescents Presenting to an Urban Emergency Department for Assault,” in the[Read More…]
Study Finds Nearly Half of 2-Month-Olds Have a Flat Spot on Head
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 8, 2013. Since the 1992 recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics to have infants sleep on their backs, infant mortality from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome has declined dramatically. One consequence, however, has been an increase in positional plagiocephaly, or flat spots on infants’ heads. A[Read More…]
Most Parents Underestimate Risks of CT Scans
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 8, 2013. There has been a significant increase in the number of computed tomography (CT) scans being performed on children, but do parents really know the potential risks involved in the procedure? In the study, “Parental Knowledge of Potential Cancer Risks From Exposure to Computed Tomography,”[Read More…]
Oregon: Lawmakers Finalize Measure to License Medicinal Cannabis Dispensaries
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2013. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Members of the Oregon House and Senate have given final approval to House Bill 3460, which licenses medicinal cannabis dispensaries statewide. Senate members approved an amended version of the bill by an 18 to 12 vote on July 3. House[Read More…]
Thales Alenia Space Kicks Off Euclid Construction
Euclid EU–(ENEWSPF)–8 July 2013. The construction of ESA’s Euclid space mission to explore the ‘dark Universe’ will be led by Italy’s Thales Alenia Space as prime contractor, beginning the full industrial phase of the project. The announcement follows that of last month when Astrium Toulouse was confirmed to build the[Read More…]
Rocks Can Restore Our Climate… After 300,000 Years
UK–(ENEWSPF)–08 July 2013. A study of a global warming event that happened 93 million years ago suggests that the Earth can recover from high carbon dioxide emissions faster than thought, but that this process takes around 300,000 years after emissions decline.Scientists from Oxford University studied rocks from locations including Beachy[Read More…]
China To Deal with Massive Contamination of Groundwater Used for Drinking Water
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2013. The Chinese government has just announced its work plan to manage and clean up contaminated groundwater in North China Plains, a region where many are completely dependent on groundwater for drinking water. Eighteen percent of water use in China is groundwater. Unfortunately, the report indicates this[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Fight Gang Crimes
New Laws Will Protect Gang Crime Witnesses and Require School Officials to Report Illegal Gang Activity CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed new laws that will help fight gang crimes and protect those who aid law enforcement in these efforts. Today’s actions are part of Governor Quinn’s agenda[Read More…]
U.S.Postal Service Mail Carrier Convicted for Involvement with Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Conspiracy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2013. On July 3, 2013, a jury found Vernon Harrison, of Montgomery, Ala., guilty of one count of conspiring to file false claims, eight counts of mail fraud, eight counts of aggravated identity theft and six counts of embezzlement from the U.S. mail, the Justice Department, the[Read More…]