Friday News Roundup - Domestic
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Health & Safety
Opinion: Keep Limits Intact On Medical Residents' Work Hours
Caps on shift lengths for medical residents were implemented to improve patient safety. Given the effects of sleep deprivation on emotional capacity and residents' well-being, why risk longer hours?
A Very Happy Viral Video With A Sad Backstory
Thousands of people are enjoying the dance of a 5-year-old Afghan boy who was thrilled with a new prosthetic leg. The ongoing story of civilian (and child) casualties doesn't get the same attention.
North Carolina Town To Get Beach Access For Visitors With Disabilities
A North Carolina coastal town is set to unveil its first beach access fully set up for people with disabilities.
Lubrication And Lots Of Communication: Navigating A New Sexual Life After Menopause
A new book, Flash Count Diary, celebrates the emotional and creative freedom of postmenopausal intimacy. Author Darcey Steinke is here to say, sex can be better than ever after midlife.
Experimental Drug For Huntington's Disease Jams Malfunctioning Gene
More than 600 people will take part in study to test a promising treatment for Huntington's disease, a fatal inherited condition. The experimental drug interferes with defective genetic machinery.
In Close Vote, Denver Becomes 1st U.S. City To Decriminalize Psychedelic Mushrooms
The action doesn't legalize psilocybin mushrooms, but it effectively bars the city from prosecuting or arresting adults 21 or older who possess them.
Trump Throws Support Behind Fix For Surprise Medical Bills, But Hurdles Remain
A bipartisan group of senators has been working on a plan to protect patients from unexpected medical bills. Disagreements within the health care industry could thwart those efforts.
What's Behind A Rise In Conscience Complaints For Health Care Workers?
A new rule expands protection for health care workers who refuse to provide certain care on moral grounds. The rule cites a sudden rise in religious discrimination complaints. What's fueling the rise?
In 'Upheaval,' Jared Diamond Examines Crisis Resolution Through A Personal Lens
The Pulitzer prize-winning author draws from history and psychology, theorizing that nations in crisis can learn from the experiences of people in crisis — and looks for a path forward for the U.S.