Thursday, February 18, 2016

Gov. Scott Walker signs legislation slashing Planned Parenthood funding

Ohio Gov. John Kasich is also set to sign a bill that shifts money away from Planned Parenthood

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gov-scott-walker-signs-legislation-slashing-planned-parenthood-funding/

Pope suggests tolerance for contraception in Zika crisis

Pope Francis responds to a question about whether abortion or birth control might be a "lesser evil" during Zika outbreak

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pope-francis-suggests-tolerance-for-contraception-in-zika-crisis/

Calif. officials to vote on requiring condoms in porn

Proposed regulation aims to protect adult film actors, but industry says it goes too far

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-officials-to-vote-on-requiring-condoms-in-porn/

Hospital explains decision to pay ransom to hackers

One security expert says many ransomware victims pay up, but few go public

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hospital-explains-decision-to-pay-ransom-to-hackers/

A Third of Adults Lack Regular, Refreshing Sleep

Study finds people who work, have a college degree or are married tend to get better sleep



From: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20160218/a-third-of-us-adults-dont-get-regular-refreshing-sleep-cdc?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Online Reputation: The Difference Between Success and Bankruptcy



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0EwwXr881w

Stroke Survivors May Develop Seizures

15 percent experience at least one seizure within 3 years, researchers say



From: http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20160218/stroke-survivors-develop-seizures-study-confirms?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Home Post-Stroke Caregiving Tops $11K a Year

Helping older survivors with daily activities costs more than previously estimated, researchers say



From: http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20160218/post-stroke-caregiving-at-home-tops-11000-a-year-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified organic production, by expanding a crop insurance option to allow producers to purchase insurance coverage that better reflects their product’s actual value. The expanded coverage is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) continued commitment to provide farmers with resources and tools to meet the growing demand for certified organic products. The Secretary made the announcement at the White House during remarks to participants at the USDA Market Summit.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/02/0049.xml&contentidonly=true

Americans are sleep deprived. Could getting married help?

Some unexpected findings in the latest study on sleep

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sleep-deprivation-plagues-the-u-s-could-getting-married-help/

Testosterone gel is no fountain of youth, study finds

New study shows certain benefits of the therapy, while questions about risks still remain

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/testosterone-gel-is-no-fountain-of-youth-study/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Balancing Proton Pump Inhibitor Risks and Benefits



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7DlpmVQMw0

Behavioral Therapy First for ADHD Treatment?

Behavioral Therapy First for ADHD Treatment?



From: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/news/20160218/behavioral-therapy-adhd?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Testosterone May Boost Sex Drive in Older Men

... But no benefits seen in areas of vitality or physical function, trials show



From: http://www.webmd.com/men/news/20160217/testosterone-therapy-may-boost-sex-drive-in-older-men-?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Could common antibiotics be linked to delirium?

A new study examines possible connection between the commonly-prescribed drugs and temporary mental confusion

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/could-common-antibiotics-be-linked-to-delirium/