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July 5, 2018 4:30 PM

How setting a schedule can make you less productive

In order to structure what little time we feel we have, one strategy we deploy is scheduling. But in a series of eight studies, scholars found that scheduling can sometimes backfire -- and actually make us less productive.

by Associated Press

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July 3, 2018 5:36 PM

Revised guidelines for osteoporosis screening

Revised screening guidelines for osteoporosis have been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Here's what you need to know.

by Tom Crann

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July 3, 2018 1:08 PM

More nurse practitioners are pursuing residency training to hone skills

Proponents of postgraduate residencies say the extra clinical training boosts expertise in dealing with complex medical cases. But some nurse practitioner groups see the programs as unnecessary.

by Michelle Andrews

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July 3, 2018 12:28 PM

The future of the abortion rights debate

As Anthony Kennedy prepares to retire from the U.S. Supreme Court at the end of the summer, the fate of abortion rights hangs in the balance. A law professor and historian discuss how the abortion fight has evolved in the decades since Roe v. Wade.

by Kerri Miller and Suzanne Pekow

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July 2, 2018 3:12 PM

Minnesota becomes 26th state to sue opioid maker Purdue

The suit in Hennepin County District Court alleges that Purdue misled doctors and the public about the dangers of opioid painkillers starting in the mid-1990s.

by Jon Collins

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July 2, 2018 2:31 PM

When a stagehand gets hurt, who pays?

Many theaters classify their backstage staff as independent contractors, a practice the stagehands want changed.

by Marianne Combs

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July 2, 2018 12:02 PM

Coffee drinkers are more likely to live longer. Decaf may do the trick, too

The latest study to link coffee and longevity adds to a growing body of evidence that, far from a vice, the brew can be protective of good health.

by Allison Aubrey

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July 2, 2018 5:51 AM

Many common sunscreens may harm coral. Here's what to use instead

Hawaii is about to ban the sale of sunscreens containing certain chemicals which have been shown to harm coral reefs. Environmentalists urge a switch to mineral-based products.

by April Fulton

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July 2, 2018 5:26 AM

Trump downplays Roe v. Wade litmus test as he considers a Supreme Court nominee

In an interview with Fox News, Trump said his advisers told him not to ask potential Supreme Court nominees whether they would overturn Roe v Wade. "But I'm putting conservative people on," he said.

by Barbara Sprunt

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July 2, 2018 4:00 AM

Go fund my doctor bills: Americans ask for help paying for health care

Medical fundraisers now account for 1 in 3 campaigns on the online fundraising website GoFundMe. It's been a lifeline for some, but observers say the trend should worry policymakers.

by Mark Zdechlik

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