Friday, 22 February 2019

Trump Administration Blocks Funds for Planned Parenthood and Others Over Abortion Referrals


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Study Sees Slight Drop in Doctor Burnout

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Physicians remain at increased risk for burnout relative to workers in other fields, but for the first time, researchers saw improvement burnout symptoms in physicians nationally.



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Few Teens Meet Sleep, Screen, Exercise Guidelines

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When it comes to the right amount of screen time, exercise, and sleep, research published this month in JAMA Pediatrics finds only 5% of teens are meeting guidelines, and girls are less likely to do so than boys.



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Thursday, 21 February 2019

Sackler Testimony Appears to Conflict With Federal Investigation


By BARRY MEIER from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2txK2SQ

Toxins in Home Furnishings Can Be Passed to Kids

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Semi-volatile organic compounds (or SVOCs) are widely used in electronics, furniture and building materials, and can be detected in nearly all indoor environment. Human exposure to them is widespread.



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