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AHCA a case study in compassion, fairness and freedom
Washington Examiner
When legislators talk about health care, we’re talking about people’s livelihoods, their futures and, fundamentally, our credibility as an equitable, compassionate society.
Some Neanderthals Were Vegetarian — And They Likely Kissed Our Human Ancestors
NPR
Now, it’s no surprise that Neanderthals didn’t brush their teeth. Neither did they go to the dentist. That means bits of food and the microbes in their mouths just stayed stuck to their teeth.
US officials keep watchful eye on yellow fever outbreak in Brazil
CNN
(CNN) An outbreak of yellow fever in rural Brazil is raising concerns that the disease could spread across borders to the US, like Zika, say two health experts writing in an essay published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Americans are having less sex than they once did
Washington Post
It used to be that along with certain tax benefits, one advantage to being married was having more sex than singletons. That benefit is steadily diminishing, according to a study released Tuesday.
Strawberries remain at top of pesticide list, report says
CNN
(CNN) An annual report by the Environmental Working Group found that nearly 70% of samples of 48 types of conventionally grown produce were contaminated with pesticide residues.
Maybe You, Too, Could Become A Super Memorizer
NPR
There is such a thing as a memory athlete. These are people who can memorize a truly insane amount of information really quickly, like the order of playing cards in a deck in under 20 seconds, or 200 new names and faces in a matter of minutes.
Pink tap water puzzles residents in Canadian town
KTRK-TV
Residents in one Canadian town were puzzled when their tap water mysteriously turned pink. (KTRK). KTRK. Thursday, March 09, 2017 07:07AM.
Advocates call foul on CDC cuts in GOP Obamacare repeal bill
CNN
Washington (CNN) Public health advocates are warning lawmakers the GOP plan to repeal Obamacare will eliminate nearly $1 billion in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding used for programs like preventing disease outbreaks and childhood …
Where residents are the happiest — and not so cheery
CNN
(CNN) Don’t worry, be happy on the coast of southwest Florida. The Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island metro area was tops in contentment for the second year in a row, according to the Gallup-Healthways 2016 well-being rankings.
It may soon be illegal to drive after one drink in Utah
New York Post
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah could soon have the strictest DUI threshold in the nation after state lawmakers on Wednesday night voted to lower the limit for a driver’s blood-alcohol content to 0.05 percent, down from 0.08 percent.
Not Enough Nuts
Wheeling Intelligencer
In this Friday, April 10, 2015 photo, Canadian certified organic farm-raised King Salmon filets are placed on a tray in a store in Fairfax, Va.
Weight-loss surgery for 500kg woman in India
BBC News
An Egyptian woman, believed to be the world’s heaviest at 500kg (1,102lb), has undergone weight reduction surgery. A spokesperson at Mumbai’s Saifee Hospital said Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty, 36, had lost 100kg since arriving in India in January.
Study identifies best exercise to reverse signs of aging
Fox News
You already know working out regularly can help keep you slim, boost your mood, aid your sleep, and even stave off disease. But a new study has identified a potential mode of exercise that may help optimize the reversal of any unwanted signs of aging …
Want to be happier at work? Have a more active sex life, study finds.
Charlotte Observer
The key to increased job satisfaction and engagement may reside in the bedroom, according to a new study. Researchers found married employees who “prioritized sex at home” enjoyed their work lives more.
Depinho’s tenure at MD Anderson marked by high ambition and turmoil
Houston Chronicle
Dr. Ronald DePinho, president of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, is shown leaving a news conference at the MD Anderson South Campus Research II Building, 7435 Fannin, about a reduction in the … more. Photo: Melissa Phillip …
Fewer heavy Americans are trying to lose weight, study finds
SouthCoastToday.com
CHICAGO – Fewer overweight Americans have been trying to lose weight in recent years, and researchers wonder if fat acceptance could be among the reasons.
Children’s Minnesota dispute with Blue Cross could affect 70000 patients
Minneapolis Star Tribune
A contract dispute means that about 70,000 people with Blue Cross health insurance could lose in-network access starting this summer to Children’s Minnesota, the state’s largest pediatric hospital system.
Dementia takes emotional, physical and financial toll on caregivers
The Daily Nonpareil
Sue Willms, whose husband, Wally, has Lewy body dementia, speaks about her experiences of being his caregiver inside their home on Tuesday, March 7. The Council Bluffs woman is among 35 percent of unpaid caregivers for people with dementia who …
Data suggests 2017 carries a high risk of Lyme disease
WatertownDailyTimes.com
Data suggests 2017 could be a high-risk year for Lyme disease in the Northeast, thanks at least in part to warm winter weather. Two ecologists, Felicia Keesing and Rick Ostfeld, told NPR that last summer’s “mouse plague” in the Hudson River Valley …
Philippines Votes to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Middle of Drug War
Yahoo News
The Philippines has voted to introduce the free and lawful use of medical marijuana, just one day after it voted to reinstate the death penalty for certain drug offenses.
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