https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/05/04/abortion-pills-online-telemedicine/ Abortion pills by mail pose challenge for officials in red states Remote prescribing and overseas generics are among options as women manage their abortions By Christopher Rowland, Laurie McGinley and Jacob Bogage May 4, 2022|Updated May 4, 2022 at 5:42 p.m. EDT The end of a national right to abortion could trigger a surge of interest in a method of … Continue reading Red states may be stymied by ready availability to mail order abortions
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4th COVID shot shows measurable impact
Altho the details are UK-based rather than from the U.S., the results should give some comfort to those wondering about the value of getting a second booster. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-61384269 Covid: Fourth-dose jab trial shows good boost May 10, 2022 Fourth-dose Covid booster vaccines increase protection against Covid-19, particularly in people aged over 70, according to a … Continue reading 4th COVID shot shows measurable impact
A silver lining to the pandemic — appreciating the simple things
A shame the trend is so closely tied to sitting in front of a computer too many hours but anything that makes people pause and appreciate life is a Good Thing. http://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/11/well/mind/romanticize-your-life-tiktok.html? The Mundane Thrill of ‘Romanticizing Your Life’ A trend that took off early in the pandemic encourages people to appreciate life’s simple pleasures, … Continue reading A silver lining to the pandemic — appreciating the simple things
Here’s the story behind the baby formula shortage
http://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/05/baby-formula-shortage-abbott-recall/629828/? What’s Behind America’s Shocking Baby-Formula Shortage? Bacteria, a virus, a trade policy—and a lessonBy Derek Thompson The Atlantic MAY 12, 2022, 5 AM ETSHARE About the author: Derek Thompson is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of the Work in Progress newsletter. Sign up for Derek’s newsletter here. America’s baby-formula shortage has gone from curious inconvenience to full-blown … Continue reading Here’s the story behind the baby formula shortage
How lack of access to abortions will affect our economy
How Roe Shaped the World of Work for Women Many factors drove women into the work force in greater numbers in the 1970s. Scholars argue that abortion access was an important one. Barbara Schwartz is a volunteer patient escort at the Bristol Regional Women’s Center in Bristol, Tenn. The volunteers erect fabric barriers in the … Continue reading How lack of access to abortions will affect our economy
Don’t over clean — clean for the need
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/05/well/clean-disinfect-home-germs.html? You’re Cleaning All Wrong A science-based guide for fellow germaphobes. By Melinda Wenner Moyer May 5, 2022 One of my first memories is the pungent smell of rubbing alcohol. Every evening, my mother sprayed the kitchen sink and counters with isopropyl alcohol to disinfect them. And no wonder: She’d cared for me for months when … Continue reading Don’t over clean — clean for the need
How much sleep is ideal in middle and old age?
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/02/health/seven-hours-sleep-optimal-old-age-wellness Scientists say they have nailed down the ideal amount of sleep in middle and old age By Katie Hunt, CNN, Updated 12:13 PM EDT, Mon May 2, 2022 The optimum amount of sleep is not too little but not too much – at least in middle and old age. New research has found that around … Continue reading How much sleep is ideal in middle and old age?
Surprising afterlife of used hotel soap
https://apple.news/AvnfIPqYRTbqevdK-SZVFnA trends.co/hustle-subscription-confirmed/? The surprising afterlife of used hotel soap Hotel guests leave behind millions of half-used bars of soap every day. A nonprofit is on a mission to repurpose them. Zachary Crockett April 22, 2022 One of the first things many of us do when we settle into a hotel room is reach for the packaged … Continue reading Surprising afterlife of used hotel soap
Who is the typical woman getting an abortion?
You can click thru for better looking charts, but even the mangled versions tell their story. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/12/14/upshot/who-gets-abortions-in-america.html THE TYPICAL PATIENT ... Is Already a Mother. Is in Her Late 20s. Attended Some College. Has a Low Income. Is Unmarried. Is in Her First 6 Weeks of Pregnancy. Is Having Her First Abortion. Lives in a … Continue reading Who is the typical woman getting an abortion?
How loneliness damages health
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/20/nyregion/loneliness-epidemic.html How Loneliness Is Damaging Our Health Even before the pandemic, there was an “epidemic of loneliness,” and it was affecting physical health and life expectancy. By John Leland, April 20, 2022 For two years you didn’t see friends like you used to. You missed your colleagues from work, even the barista on the way there. … Continue reading How loneliness damages health
Certain foods probably do help stave off dementia
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/21/well/mind/dementia-prevention-food-diet.html? Can Certain Foods Really Stave Off Dementia? Here’s what the science says about whether your diet can counteract cognitive decline. By Amelia Nierenberg, Published April 21, 2022Updated April 27, 2022 Walnuts can improve cognitive function. Blueberries can boost memory. Fish oil supplements can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. You may have noticed these buzzy “brain food” claims scattered across … Continue reading Certain foods probably do help stave off dementia
Not your imagination — allergy season worse and longer
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/21/well/live/allergies-symptoms-season.html? Allergy Season Is About to Get Worse. Here’s How to Prepare. If you act quickly, there are a few practical steps you can take to manage symptoms, reduce allergens in your home and get long-term relief. By Knvul Sheikh Published April 21, 2022Updated April 25, 2022 Springtime comes with an uptick in stuffy noses and scratchy throats, … Continue reading Not your imagination — allergy season worse and longer
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