A Short-Circuit to Distracted Driving (NYT)
Cell phone carriers to offer service that disables incoming calls while phone is in motion. “The lure of mobile devices has addictive properties, in that people feel an adrenaline burst when a call or text comes in and get a rush when they answer.”
Plastic surgery companies under fire for tempting people into unneeded surgery (Guardian)
“Companies see cosmetic surgery as a market to be exploited. … They’re recruiting patients as agents to sell the treatments for a commission to friends who might never before have considered surgery.” Surgery is just another commodity.
Federal Research Center Will Help Develop Medicines (NYT)
Federal government, concerned that pharmaceutical industry is not developing new drugs, will start billion-dollar drug development center to assist in drug creation.
China, in a Shift, Takes On Its Alzheimer’s Problem (NYT)
Many families used to be ashamed to admit to the disease. Due to one-child policy, few working-age children available to care for their parents. Dementia patients confined to the psychiatric wards of hospitals.
Nutrition Advice From the China Study (NYT)
An obscure book by father and son team becomes best-seller in nutrition category. Recommends plant-based diet. Tara Parker-Pope interviews author.
The Chinese Eco-Disaster (Slate)
Review of When A Billion Chinese Jump: How China Will Save Mankind — Or Destroy It
Advocacy Group Says Justices May Have Conflict in Campaign Finance Cases (NYT)
Common Cause cites justices’ ties to Charles Koch, billionaire who finances conservative causes. “Raises fundamental questions about public confidence in the Supreme Court.” Goal is to disqualify judges from Citizens United decision.
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