Increasing Trend Toward Use of ‘Laborists’ in Hospitals
Trend increasing as hospitals seek to improve patient safety and more doctors want to be salaried
More Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Teens
Those on social media sites for longer than two hours a day more likely to report mental health concerns
Oral Contraceptives Tied to Long-Term Endometrial CA Protection
Protective effect seems to linger for decades after contraceptive is discontinued, researchers find
Spicy Food Consumption Linked to Reduced Mortality Risk
Regularly eating chili peppers, other spicy foods linked to lower mortality risk during study period
CDC: Action Needed to Better Control Drug-Resistant Infections
Hospitals, health departments, long-term care facilities must share information
Bariatric Surgery May Lower Tolerance for Alcohol
Researchers found blood alcohol levels were doubled in women who had gastric bypass
Focus on Consequences May Help Sway Anti-Vaccine Beliefs
When parents learn about the harms of measles, mumps, and rubella, many change their stance
Mindfulness Therapy Beneficial for PTSD Symptoms in Veterans
Learning to accept disturbing memories, thoughts, and feelings can reduce symptoms
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Autism Screening in Children
Evidence insufficient to assess balance of benefits, harms of screening in asymptomatic children
Lifestyle Intervention Cuts GDM Among High-Risk Women
Lower weight gain with intervention, and increase in leisure-time physical activity, dietary quality
