Bright light may reset body clock for shift workers
A Brigham and Women’s Hospital study suggests bright light can recalibrate the circadian pacemaker behind the optic nerve. The single-subject finding indicates daily light exposure, aligned with work schedules, might adjust waking and sleeping cycles for rotating shifts, with long term factory applications discussed by Charles A. Creisler.
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Dangerous Omar Cribs Recall Use in Homes Worldwide
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a repair program for Omar Cribs sold by Puck Children's Furniture of Miami. The cribs, about $400 each since 1983, have an end panel design that could trap a child’s head in a V-shaped opening and a risk of a foot being caught between mattress and side rail. To date no injuries are reported.
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Detroit drive through funeral taps late-night viewing
In Detroit an open late drive-through funeral service at Frank Givens Funeral Home lets mourners sign a condolence card, view a casket briefly, and leave. Open until 1 a.m., the 1971 concept was inspired by Georgia and adopted to suit late-shift workers at GM and Chrysler plants.
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