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Choosing preferred activities for a work break and taking a break earlier in the shift are linked to more resource recovery after a break

Mid-Morning May Be Best Time for Workday Break

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Longer breaks, frequent short breaks linked to more resource recovery than infrequent short breaks
Physicians who volunteer their medical expertise should consider their legal risks

Volunteer Doctors Need to Check Liability Coverage

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Immunity laws vary by state; liability policies vary coverage outside of regular practice
Outdoor air pollution leads to more than 3 million premature deaths per year

Millions of Premature Deaths Tied to Air Pollution

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Reduction in fires related to deforestation may prevent deaths in South America
The consumption of energy drinks and alcohol mixed with energy drinks increases the odds of traumatic brain injury among adolescents

Energy Drinks Plus Alcohol Tied to Brain Injury in Teens

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Sports-related incidents remain the most common cause of recent traumatic brain injury
Lacerations are the most common type of tricycle injury in children who present to emergency departments

Lacerations Most Common Type of Tricycle Injury

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Head is most common region to endure injury and internal damage
Type 1 diabetes mellitus in childhood is associated with increased risk of atopic dermatitis

Type 1 Diabetes in Childhood May Up Atopic Dermatitis Risk

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Overall risk of atopic dermatitis remained higher after adjustment for potential risk factors
In 2012 there were an estimated 301 physician office visits per 100 persons

2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864

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Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older
Primary care providers have mixed feelings about recent changes in health care

PCPs Report Mixed Feelings About Recent Health Care Changes

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Primary care providers mostly positive about impact of health information technology, divided on ACOs
A closed-loop insulin delivery system can improve glucose control and reduce hypoglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes

Positive Results for Home Use of Closed-Loop Insulin System

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Positive findings for 12-week use of closed-loop system compared with sensor-augmented pump therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ordered the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to stop selling four new cigarette brands because submissions for these products did not meet requirements set forth in the Federal Food

FDA Orders Tobacco Company to Stop Sales of New Cigarettes

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Says products didn't meet requirement that they be substantially the same as existing cigarettes