Could
a restricted rating for movies with smoking help to snuff-out a young
bad habit? A new study says movies with scenes in which actors light-up
encourage teens to begin smoking. Researchers say a mandatory “R” rating
for movies with smoking would keep younger adolescents away and could
cut the teen smoking rate by up to 18%. Source Link
There’s
a new way for doctors to keep track of whether you’re taking your
medicine. The FDA has approved a “digital pill” that sends signals from
inside you after it’s swallowed. The pill contains a sensor the size of
a grain of sand that’s powered by stomach fluid and can track when you
took the pill, along with heart rate, body position and activity. Source Link
How
much has social media changed the way we interact with others? A new
survey shows four out of ten people who use social media daily say they
would rather connect with someone online than in-person. About half
prefer sending a text message versus a live phone call, and say they use
email and the phone less now. Source Link
