June 15, 2011

It’s been fashion of the first order for U.S. Army troops for a decade, but now the beret is dropping out of the uniform of the day. The Army says soldiers will no longer be required to don black berets and instead can wear a patrol cap that’s more functional and lots easier to put on quickly. Army Special Forces and Ranger units will still use their colored berets. Source Link 

The government has issued new guidelines that should remove some of the hype surrounding claims about how sunscreen works. For the first time, the FDA will require that sunscreens protect equally against UVB and UVA rays as part of their SPF ratings. And sunscreen can no longer be labeled "sweatproof" or "waterproof,” as that claim is physically impossible. Source Link 

Little tykes who burn the midnight oil may become students who can’t concentrate. A new study says pre-schoolers who get too little sleep are are greater risk for developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when they reach school age. ADHD typically isn’t diagnosed before the age of five, but symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness can occur earlier. Source Link