Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 20913. Choking is a leading cause of injury among children, and can sometimes be fatal, especially in children 4 years of age or younger. The number of children who choke on food is particularly high, especially because the size, shape and consistency of certain foods[Read More…]
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Inadequate Access to Diapers Joins Food Insecurity and Unstable Housing as Sources of Parental Stress
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2013. Food insecurity and lack of stable housing are factors known to increase maternal stress. But a study in the August 2013 issue of Pediatrics, “Diaper Need and Its Impact on Child Health,” (published online July 29) points to another stressor – an inadequate supply[Read More…]
Boys with ASD or ADHD Are at Increased Risk for Problematic Video Game Use
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2013. A study in the August issue of Pediatrics, “Video Game Use in Boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or Typical Development,” (published online July 29) surveyed parents of 141 boys, ages 8 to 18, about their video game usage. The study found that boys[Read More…]
Iraq: UN Envoy Urges End to ‘Senseless Bloodshed’ After Latest Wave of Attacks
Baghdad–(ENEWSPF)–29 July 2013 – The United Nations envoy in Iraq has called on political leaders to take immediate action to end the “senseless bloodshed” that has gripped the country, as dozens more civilians have lost their lives in the latest wave of attacks. Several car bombs have killed at least[Read More…]
Voluntary Recall of Specified Lots of Nova Max® Glucose Test Strips
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013. Nova Diabetes Care announced it is initiating a voluntary recall of 21 lots of the Nova Max Glucose Test Strips distributed both in the USA and outside the continental USA. Nova Max® Plus™ glucose meter kits that include test strips from the recalled lots are[Read More…]
NOAA-supported Scientists Find Large Gulf Dead Zone, But Smaller Than Predicted
Heavy rains increase nutrient pollution flow down Mississippi River Map showing the hypoxia area on the Louisiana Gulf of Mexico shelf in 2013. Download here (Credit: LUMCON (Rabalais)) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013. NOAA-supported scientists found a large Gulf of Mexico oxygen-free or hypoxic “dead” zone, but not as large as[Read More…]
Pesticides Linked to Disease Susceptibility in Bees, Effects on Plant Reproduction
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and University of Maryland have found that low levels of pesticide exposure from crop pollination make honey bees more susceptible to the deadly gut parasite, Nosema ceranae, contributing to declines in bee populations. The study’s findings, released Wednesday[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help Student Athletes with Disabilities
New Law Prompted by Chicago Hornets Hockey Player Will Let School Districts Excuse Athletes with Disabilities from Physical Education Classes CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday was joined by Chicago Hornets hockey player Tyler Woodworth to sign a new law that will help public school student-athletes with disabilities. Woodworth[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Allow Online Voter Registration
Illinois Becomes 18th State to Move Democratic Process into 21st Century and Allow Online Voter Registration, One of Quinn’s 2013 Priorities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn has signed legislation revising the Illinois Election Code to give residents the ability to register to vote online. First proposed by Governor Quinn[Read More…]
On Eve of Medicare Anniversary, Over 6.6 Million Seniors Save Over $7 Billion on Drugs
On eve of Medicare anniversary, new information shows a thriving program Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2013. On the eve of the 48th anniversary of the signing of Medicare and Medicaid into law, new information released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows a strong Medicare program. Over[Read More…]
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