Month: July 2018

Joseph Ferrari

Research: The More ‘Stuff’ You Have, the More Likely You Are to Be a Procrastinator

DePaul University psychology professor examines relationship between procrastination and clutter CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 Contact: Russell Dorn An overabundance of “stuff” can have a detrimental effect on a person’s mental health and disrupt their sense of home, says procrastination researcher Joseph Ferrari, a professor of psychology at DePaul University. According to[Read More…]

Illinois Department of Public Health Continues Investigation as Foodborne Illnesses Increase

SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is continuing to work with local, state, and federal public health officials to investigate an increase in the number of Cyclospora illnesses in counties all across Illinois. Since mid-May, IDPH has confirmed 243 cases of cyclosporiasis,[Read More…]

Rep. Robin Kelly

Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Statement on First Known Hacking Attempts of the 2018 Cycle

“These attempted hacks are just the opening salvo… this Republican-controlled Congress has shown that it’s not serious about defending against this threat,” she says. Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: James Lewis Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Ranking Member of the IT subcommittee, released this statement regarding the first known campaign hacking[Read More…]

Study: Medical Cannabis Access Associated With Significant Reduction In Prescription Opioid Use

San Diego, CA—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: Paul Armentano The enactment of medical cannabis access laws is associated with significant reductions in prescription opioid use among Medicaid enrollees, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Addiction. Investigators with the University of California at San Diego assessed the[Read More…]

Veteran

Attorney General Madigan Joins FTC and 50 States Taking Action Against Fraudulent Charities Claiming to Help Veterans

Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Attorneys General across the country and other law enforcement and charity regulators to announce “Operation Donate with Honor.” This initiative is intended to crackdown against fraudulent charities that scam consumers by falsely[Read More…]

Daniel McCormack

Judge Rules Former Chicago Priest Must Remain in State Custody as Sexually Violent Person

Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that Cook County Judge Dennis Porter ordered Daniel McCormack, 49, a former Roman Catholic priest, to remain in state custody after previously finding him to be a Sexually Violent Person (SVP). McCormack was formerly the pastor of St.[Read More…]

Recalled Pasta Salad

Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalls Spring Pasta Salad Due to Reported Illnesses

Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 Contact: Tina Potthoff Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling its Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad due to the potential that it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The potential for contamination was brought to Hy-Vee’s attention last night when approximately 20 illnesses[Read More…]

Immigrant children

From Crib To Court: Trump Administration Summons Immigrant Infants

CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: Christina Jewett and Shefali Luthra The Trump administration has summoned at least 70 children under 1 year old to immigration court for their own deportation proceedings since Oct. 1, according to new Justice Department data provided exclusively to Kaiser Health News. These children, who may be[Read More…]

The FDA approved Kisqali for treatment of certain breast cancers

FDA Expands the Use of New Breast Cancer Drug

FDA approves first cancer drug through new oncology review pilot that enables greater development efficiency Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 Contact: Sandy Walsh The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Kisqali (ribociclib) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for the treatment of pre/perimenopausal or postmenopausal women with hormone receptor[Read More…]

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