Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
About 3 Out Of Every 4 American Teens Aren't Getting Enough Sleep
NPR: Teens Are Sleeping Less Than Ever And Screens Aren’t Primarily To Blame
The spring time change can mean waking up a little groggy. But the situation may be worse for many teenagers who appear to be getting less sleep than ever, according to a new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association. That's concerning because adolescents really need their beauty rest. (Daniel, 3/8)
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Fortune: Chatbots Are 'Validating Everything' Even If You're Suicidal. Research Shows Dangers Of AI Psychosis
Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from a niche technology to an everyday companion, with millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, emotional support, and conversation. But a growing body of research and expert testimony suggests that because chatbots are so sycophantic, and because people use them for everything, it may be contributing to an increase in delusional and mania symptoms in users with mental health. (Gioino, 3/7)
CIDRAP: Pandemic Disruptions Tied To Changes In Executive Function Progress In Young Children
The COVID-19 pandemic may have interfered with young children’s ability to stay focused, regulate their behavior, and adapt to new situations, according to a new longitudinal study published in Child Development. ... Executive function (EF) is a set of cognitive processes that includes working memory, inhibition control, and cognitive flexibility and supports self-regulation and the ability to focus. EF can influence academic achievement, career and relationship satisfaction, and health outcomes. (Bergeson, 3/6)
CBS News: Baby Sleepsuit Sold At Walmart Recalled Over Potential Choking Hazard
A model of infant sleepsuits has been recalled over a possible choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced this week. The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the recall announcement. The products were sold on the company's website as well as at major retailers, including Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Target.com. There have been at least 15 reports of the zipper head detaching from the garment, the CPSC said Thursday, but no injuries have been reported. (Intarasuwan, 3/7)
KFF Health News: KFF Health News’ ‘On Air’: Journalists Explain A Spat Over Sugary Coffee And How Measles Fools Doctors
KFF Health News senior correspondent Renuka Rayasam discussed excited delirium on Vox Media Podcast Network’s Criminal on March 6. (3/7)
In obituaries —
The Washington Post: Paula Doress-Worters, Who Co-Wrote ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves,’ Dies At 87
In the days and weeks after she gave birth to her first child, a healthy, much-loved baby named Hannah, Paula Doress-Worters found herself painfully, inexplicably depressed. “I felt terrible,” she recalled years later, “because she was a wanted child. She was lovely. But sometimes I just couldn’t get out of bed.” The neighbors grew worried. Her husband called the obstetrician. And when doctors arrived at their home in the Boston suburbs, Ms. Doress-Worters ran from the room. She was chased, sedated and hospitalized for a month. (Smith, 3/7)
