Friday, February 24, 2017

Doctors Consider a Last Best Hope for Obese Teenagers: Surgery

NYT > Health
Parents and doctors have a host of concerns about the procedure, but some are wondering if teenage patients are waiting too long for what may be their best option.
Reuters: Health News
(This version of the Feb 20 story has been refiled to correct affiliation in paragraph 2 from UCLA to USC)
(Reuters Health) - Opioid pain relievers such as codeine and hydrocodone often aren’t stored safely in households with children, according to a new study.
(Reuters Health) - Children born with heart defects, even minor ones, perform worse than other kids on third-grade reading and math tests, a new study finds.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York state judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the Sequoia Fund, known for its ties to Warren Buffett, of recklessly making a huge, disastrous investment in Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc , causing billions of dollars of losses.
(Reuters Health) - For mountain climbers and hikers, injuries often include broken bones, sprains and skin wounds, but many don’t carry the right supplies for the injuries and illnesses they are most likely to face, a recent study found.
BBC News - Health
New advice says we need to eat 10 portions of fruit and veg but is this only a diet for the wealthy?
FOX News
If you’re in a heterosexual relationship, you’ve likely experienced the so-called “orgasm gap” between men and women.

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