CDC releases new estimates on autism

December 22, 2009


The CDC has estimated that 1 in 110 children are dealing with autism.
Atlanta, GA (WiredPRNews.com) – New CDC estimates reveal the number of children with autism may be higher than previously stated. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the new estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that 1 in 110 […]

Researchers Explore the Connection Between Video Games and Mental Health

August 21, 2009


New studies seek to identify the impact of video games on the mental health of gamers.
Press Release Distribution – Wired PR News – Two recent studies offer differing findings on the link between frequently playing video games and mental health. As reported on the Yahoo! Games Plugged In blog, one study by the Centers for […]

More Mothers Encouraged to Breast Feed

August 18, 2009


Health Officials in the U.S. are urging more mothers to breast-feed their babies.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Health officials in the U.S. are taking action to increase awareness about breast-feeding and raise the numbers of mothers who do so in the country. As reported by HealthDay News, U.S. Centers for Disease Control […]

Soda Pop Tax Recommended

August 1, 2009


Some are proposing a soda pop tax to help combat weight related health complications.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Some health officials are recommending a tax on soda pop be implemented to facilitate a slimming down of Americans. As reported by AFP, some have suggested that a tax on the drinks would contribute […]

HIV Rates Said to Be Higher in the South

June 23, 2009


A data map suggests that new cases of HIV infections are more prevalent in the South.
Wired PR News - Press Release Distribution -  A new data map suggests that new cases of HIV infections are more commonly found in the South. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the Internet data map put together by […]

Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough Recalled

June 21, 2009


Nestle has recalled all of its Toll House dough.
Wired PR News – Cookie maker Nestle has voluntarily recalled their Toll House refrigerated dough due to a bacteria outbreak. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has in an investigation found a link between dough made by the […]

Swine Flu Cases Have Surfaced in Each US State

June 4, 2009


Cases of the swine flu have reportedly surfaced in every state in the country.
Wired PR News – Health officials have stated that cases of the swine flu have been found in each state in the U.S. As reported by HealthDay News, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated this week that the total number […]

Swine Flu News: Older Individuals Shown to Have Increased Swine Flu Immunity

May 25, 2009


A new study suggests elderly individuals have a higher immunity to the virus.
Wired PR News – A new study suggests that people in their 60s and older are more immune to the new swine flu virus. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), scientists believe the reason may be attributed to older people having been […]

Swine Flu Spreads in U.S.

April 29, 2009


More cases of swine flu are reported in the United States.
Wired PR News – The number of U.S. cases of swine flu has significantly increased in recent days. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), a known five individuals have been hospitalized due to the virus, and 68 cases of swine flu have been confirmed […]

Chemical Found in Powered Baby Formula

April 5, 2009


Baby formula samples were found to have traces of a chemical used for rocket fuel.
Wired PR News – Baby formula samples were found to contain trace amounts of a chemical used in rocket fuel. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a study last month […]

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