Health

July 16, 2018 5:06 AM

Heat making you lethargic? Research shows it can slow your brain, too

Hot weather can influence cognitive performance, according to new research. Young adults living in non-air-conditioned dorms during a heat wave performed worse on math and attention tests.

by Allison Aubrey

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July 14, 2018 7:30 AM

McDonald's pulls salads from 3,000 locations after dozens sickened by parasite

McDonald's said it's pulling salads from about 3,000 locations in 14 states, primarily in the Midwest. Dozens have been sickened with cyclosporiasis, which is caused by the parasite Cyclospora.

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July 12, 2018 12:00 PM

'The U.S. vs, the World' from the Aspen Ideas Festival

Who has a better health care system? According to the Commonwealth Fund, it's not the U.S.

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July 12, 2018 5:42 AM

Once militantly anti-abortion, evangelical minister now lives 'with regret'

After decades working to block access to clinics, the Rev. Rob Schenck says he had a change of heart and sees abortion as an issue that should be resolved by "an individual and his or her conscience."

by Terry Gross

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July 11, 2018 6:10 PM

A simple emergency room intervention can help cut suicide risk

For people who end up in the emergency room after a suicide attempt, safety planning helps them map out coping tools and get help to prevent future attempts.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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July 11, 2018 1:38 PM

What's behind the breast-feeding blowup?

The World Health Organization wanted to issue a new resolution on breast-feeding, but there was dispute over the language. A global health expert discusses why the language matters.

by Kerri Miller

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July 11, 2018 1:05 PM

How to beat burnout at work

Why are so many workers experiencing burnout?

by Kerri Miller, Elizabeth Shockman and Alana Schreiber

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July 11, 2018 10:54 AM

If you spray your clothes with permethrin, be careful around the cat

While permethrin on clothes can defend against ticks, how risky is the pesticide for Kitty? By minimizing their pet's exposure, cat owners can use the chemical safely, veterinarians say.

by Jane Greenhalgh

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July 10, 2018 2:58 PM

Minnesota health plans see big hit from frozen U.S. payments

Minnesota health plans may face big financial hits from the government's decision to freeze so-called risk-adjustment payments. A trade group called the decision "ridiculous."

by Catharine Richert