Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2009. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) today issued its recommendations for breast cancer screening. USPSTF is an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention that systematically reviews the evidence of effectiveness and develops recommendations for clinical preventive services. One of the USPSTF’s[Read More…]
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Young Athletes Need Dual Screening Tests for Heart Defects, Study Suggests
Using just 1 popular test or the other could miss serious cardiac abnormalities Baltimore, MD–(ENEWSPF)– To best detect early signs of life-threatening heart defects in young athletes, screening programs should include both popular diagnostic tests, not just one of them, according to new research from heart experts at Johns Hopkins.[Read More…]
Legislation Aimed at Providing Boost for Energy Efficiency Projects in Illinois Signed Into Law
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2009. On Thursday, legislation backed by State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) was signed into law by Governor Quinn. This legislation allows the Illinois Finance Authority, which provides funding options to help foster private sector job creation, to support energy efficiency projects as Illinois looks for an[Read More…]
California: Lawmakers Hold Historic Hearing On Marijuana Legalization
Sacramento, CA–(ENEWSPF)– State lawmakers heard testimony last week in support of taxing and regulating the commercial production and distribution of marijuana for adults age 21 and older. Members of the California Assembly Committee on Public Safety called for the hearing, entitled "Examining the Fiscal and Legal Implication of the Legalization[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club Dicussion on Mechanisms of Heart Failure
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2009. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive. Clarissa Miller, RN, MS, CNP will discuss “Mechanisms of Heart Failure.” All Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses, active or inactive, are[Read More…]
Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile Off Consumers’ Faces
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBBs around the country have received a number of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening[Read More…]
Breast Cancer Donation: Check It Out Before Going Pink
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As National Breast Cancer Awareness month celebrates 25 years of education, many national and local businesses are marketing pink ribbon products and services to support a cure for breast cancer. The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to research donation claims before making a purchase. The BBB encourages consumers[Read More…]
Senate Committee Told H1N1 Vaccine is Safe, Supply Will Be Greatly Increased by November
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., were reassured Wednesday by three Cabinet Secretaries that the H1N1 vaccine is safe – for children and adults – and that officials are doing all they can to ensure a much[Read More…]
Survey Finds That Women are Taking the Risk of Swine Flu More Seriously Than Men
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2009 — A new American Red Cross poll shows that while concerns about exposure to the H1N1 (swine flu) virus remain high, women are more likely than men to make extra efforts to cover coughs and sneezes with tissue, wash their hands more carefully and use hand sanitizer[Read More…]
USDA Confirms 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus Present in Minnesota Fair Pig Sample
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 19, 2009 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has confirmed the presence of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus in a pig sample collected at the Minnesota State Fair submitted by the University of Minnesota. Additional samples are being tested. “We have[Read More…]
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