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Fine for smoking anywhere in New York City's 1,700 parks, on its 14 miles of public beaches or in any of the city's pedestrian plazas like Times Square or Union Square. The outdoor smoking ban, which was signed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in February, went into effect on May 23 and will be enforced by the city's Parks Department. [via CNN]
Long-acting contraceptives like IUDs and implants, which eliminate the potential for human error, are far more effective than more commonly used methods like the Pill, patch and vaginal ring.
Most people don’t need science to appreciate the importance of a mother’s love. But to understand how early maltreatment can derail a child’s development requires careful study — and is fraught with ethical peril.
Tuberculosis has been brought under control in much of the world, thanks to prevention practices and powerful antibiotics. But in poor nations like Peru, the disease still kills hundreds of babies and children — and new drug-resistant cases threaten an even bigger resurgence.
