Madison, Wisconsin—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2015. Statement by Annie Laurie Gaylor, FFRF Co-President, Freedom From Religion Foundation: When my mother-in-law Pat Barker’s eyes were opened to religion after a lifetime of devout fundamentalist belief, she poignantly told my husband, Dan: “I’m so glad I don’t have to hate anymore.” “You don’t have[Read More…]
Month: March 2015
Eating Fruits and Vegetables with High Pesticide Residues Linked with Poor Semen Quality
Boston, MA – (ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2015. Men who ate fruits and vegetables with higher levels of pesticide residues—such as strawberries, spinach, and peppers—had lower sperm count and a lower percentage of normal sperm than those who ate produce with lower residue levels, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Celebrates César Chávez’s Legacy of Equality and Health Care for All, March 31, 2015
NEW YORK ― (ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2015. Planned Parenthood Federation of America released the following statement honoring César Chávez and his commitment to ensuring justice, dignity, and fair treatment to people everywhere. Statement from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America: “Planned Parenthood shares César Chávez’s belief in fair treatment for[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Indiana’s Discriminatory ‘Religious Freedom’ Law
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2015 Indiana’s passage of the so-called “Religious Freedom” law is deeply disappointing and troubling. No one should have a government-backed right to deny services to any targeted group, especially under the guise of religion. And in another sign that Governor Pence’s priorities are sadly out of touch,[Read More…]
Herschel and Planck Find Missing Clue to Galaxy Cluster Formation
Proto-cluster candidates EU–(ENEWSPF)–31 March 2015. By combining observations of the distant Universe made with ESA’s Herschel and Planck space observatories, cosmologists have discovered what could be the precursors of the vast clusters of galaxies that we see today. Galaxies like our Milky Way with its 100 billion stars are usually[Read More…]
Bauer Hockey Recalls Hockey Goalie Masks and Replacement Wires Due to Facial Impact or Laceration Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2015. RP NME Ti Titanium Replacement Cage Recall Summary Name of product: Goalie masks and replacement wire cages. Hazard: The metal wires on the cages can break, posing a facial impact or laceration hazard. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: Bauer Hockey toll-free at (844) 448-4246 from[Read More…]
Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2015 Roller Shade window coverings Recall Summary Name of product: Blinds To Go custom-made window shades Hazard: The shade’s chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: Call Blinds To Go[Read More…]
Persons Born in the Latter Years of the Baby Boom Hold 11.7 Jobs from Ages 18 to 48
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2015. The average person born in the latter years of the baby boom (1957-1964) held 11.7 jobs from age 18 to age 48, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nearly half of these jobs were held from ages 18 to 24. These findings are from[Read More…]
HHS Contracts to Develop New Ebola Drug
Work will prepare for large-scale drug manufacturing Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2015. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) awarded approximately $12 million today to BioCryst Pharmaceuticals of Durham, North Carolina, for the advanced development of a promising experimental drug[Read More…]
Repurposed Experimental Cancer Drug Restores Brain Function in Mouse Models of Alzheimer’s Disease
NIH-supported research enables clinical trial to explore treatment for most common form of dementia Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2015. Scientists have found that a compound originally developed as a cancer therapy potentially could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The team demonstrated that the drug, saracatinib, restores memory loss and reverses[Read More…]