- We published a story today about the 8 ways swine flu is changing society—including the banning of traditional greetings such as kisses and handshakes. And as part of our research—though we felt a little silly—we really enjoyed reenacting these alternative ways to stay social and safe. [National Public Radio]
- NPR isn’t the only news organization cognizant of proper cold and flu etiquette. Just check out this “Quote of the Day” from Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. [Time]
- Fasting for weight-loss or “cleansing” purposes is one thing (that we just can’t get behind, no matter how trendy it is); fasting for religious beliefs is another. During the Muslim holiday of Ramadan, we’re reading about high school athletes who struggle to stay active without eating or drinking for hours. [Toronto Star; Southern California Public Radio]
- Summer may be winding down, but pesky insects are still out in full force—at least in several southeastern Massachusetts communities. The state today raised the mosquito alert level from moderate to high after discovering bugs infected with West Nile Virus. No human cases of the illness have been reported. [Boston Globe]
- It’s been a particularly crazy week here at Health.com, and we’re a bit frazzled on this thank-goodness-it’s-Friday afternoon. Perhaps next week we can take some advice from writer and human guinea pig A.J. Jacobs, who attempted to live without multitasking for an entire month and become the most focused man in the world. [Real Simple]
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