Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2009. On September 27, our nation will observe National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD). This is a day for us to reflect on the devastating impact that HIV and AIDS have had among gay and bisexual men, to recognize that HIV continues to affect this community[Read More…]
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45,000 Excess Deaths Annually Linked to Lack of Health Insurance: Harvard Study
Lack of health insurance now more lethal (ENEWSPF)– A study published online Thursday estimates nearly 45,000 annual deaths are associated with lack of health insurance. That figure is about two and a half times higher than an estimate from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2002. The new study, "Health[Read More…]
L A Weight Loss Recalls L A Hot Drinks Café Au Lait Because of Possible Health Risk
HORSHAM, PA–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2009 – Weight Loss Services, LP of Horsham, PA is recalling 403 cases (16,120 selling units) of L A Hot Drinks Café Au Lait net weight 4.07oz, because one of the ingredients of the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The ingredient, an instant[Read More…]
State of Illinois Public Health Director Warns of Potential Hazard in Recalled Cookie Dough
IDPH Director Warning on Recalled Cookie Dough SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2009. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning consumers not to eat recalled Nestle Toll House Prepackaged Refrigerated Cookie Dough due to the risk of possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7, a[Read More…]
HHS Secretary Sebelius, Sesame Workshop, and the Ad Council Launch National Campaign to Protect Families from H1N1 Virus and Stay Healthy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2009. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is joining the Ad Council and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, to launch a national public service advertising campaign designed to encourage American families[Read More…]
Illinois State Public Health Officials Report 225 Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Flu
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2009. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Illinois Department of Public Health Director, today reported 225 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu (swine flu) and 20 probable cases in Illinois. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Laboratories are now able to perform confirmatory testing, which is why the state has seen[Read More…]
Illinois Performing Confirmatory Testing for H1N1 Flu
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2009. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Illinois Department of Public Health Director, today reported 82 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu (swine flu) and 40 probable cases in Illinois. This number increased significantly from yesterday’s total of nine confirmed cases in Illinois. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratories[Read More…]
Peanut-related Salmonella Outbreak – Some Advice on Staying Safe
By: Rosemary Piser Associate Editor Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– No doubt you have heard about the salmonella outbreak that is being attributed to certain peanut butter products produced by the Peanut Corporation of America. This salmonella outbreak has killed as many as nine people and sickened hundreds across the United States.[Read More…]
BBB Warns of Weight-Loss Schemes
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)– Many Americans resolve to lose extra pounds every New Year, but Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that the number of complaints to BBB against weight-loss services and their various policies, procedures and products has increased by more than 40 percent since 2002, and many weight-loss schemes[Read More…]
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