Bethesda, MD-(ENEWSPF)- Investigators at the National Institutes of Health have found that sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, occurring in an estimated 17% of this population. In addition, the scientists have found that sesame antibody testing—whose utility has been controversial—accurately predicts whether a child with a[Read More…]
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NIMH: Release of “13 Reasons Why” Associated with Increase in Youth Suicide Rates
NIH-supported study highlights the importance of responsible portrayal of suicide by the media Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was associated with a 28.9% increase in suicide rates among U.S. youth ages 10-17 in the month (April 2017) following the shows release, after accounting for ongoing trends in[Read More…]
Hula Hoop Fitness at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you remember the Hula Hoop? Do you still have one? Looking to get fit and have fun at the same time? The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host a class, Hula Hoop Fitness on Saturday, April 6 10:00am. Wake up and warm up with Hula[Read More…]
3 Ways to Make Your Heart Healthier
Family Features-(ENEWSPF)- Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? One in four people die from it each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and millions more have it or are at risk of developing the disease. Smoking,[Read More…]
Governor Jerry Brown Vetoes Supervised Consumption Services Bill, Rejecting Long-Proven Strategy to Reduce Overdose Deaths
Governor Defies Scientific Consensus and Embraces Outdated Drug War Ideology to Justify Killing Life-Saving Bill CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2018 Contacts: Tony Newman and Laura Thomas Late last night California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Assembly Bill 186 which would have allowed San Francisco to open overdose prevention services that would let drug[Read More…]
Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., On Preparations for Upcoming Flu Season and Vaccinations
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2018 Contact: Megan McSeveney This week marks the official start of “flu season” for 2018-2019. The FDA, along with its partners across the Department of Health and Human Services, has been working throughout the year to prepare the development of a safe, effective flu vaccine for[Read More…]
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation Voluntarily Recalls All Products Produced at Keaau Facility
KEAAU, HI—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2018 Contact: Mia Noguchi Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation is voluntarily recalling all of its products produced at the Keaau facility between Sept. 6 – 21, 2018 due to a potential contamination of Escherichia coli (E. coli). The recall was initiated due to E.coli being detected in[Read More…]
Whole Foods Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2018 Contact: Betsy Harden Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips because the product may contain undeclared milk that was not listed on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of[Read More…]
Newborn Syphilis Cases More than Double in Four Years, Reaching 20-year High
U.S. data show need to improve syphilis testing, treatment for pregnant women Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2018 Contact: CDC Media Relations Reported cases of congenital syphilis – syphilis passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy or delivery – have more than doubled since 2013, according to the annual Sexually[Read More…]
Experimental Nasal Influenza Vaccine Tested in Kids, Teens
NIH-supported Phase 1 trial of potential broadly protective vaccine. Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 Contact: Anne A. Oplinger An early-stage clinical trial testing the safety and immune-stimulating ability of an experimental nasal influenza vaccine in healthy 9- to 17-year-old children and teens has begun enrolling participants at a Vaccine and Treatment[Read More…]
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