November 2009 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

GOP To Bring Its Own Overhaul Bill To House Floor

By Kate Steadman The GOP is reportedly set to release a new alternative to the House bill, signaling a strategy shift as the House begins debate this week on the almost 2,000 page Democratic overhaul bill. House Minority Leader John Boehner speaks behind...

Published Mon, Nov 02 2009 2:22 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Diet Sodas May Hurt Kidneys

By Scott Hensley You might want to think twice before gulping down that second diet soda today. Watch your kidneys, folks. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) --> Researchers analyzing the health habits of thousands of nurses...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2009 9:35 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Food Safety

How Does Reid Pay An $849 Billion Health Tab?

By Scott Hensley Senate Democrats' plan to overhaul health came in longer but cheaper than many people expected Wednesday. Still, with a cost of $849 billion and 2,074 pages of legalese, it's a bear of a bill to digest. Sen. Harry Reid unveils...

Published Thu, Nov 19 2009 5:50 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Santa Wants Swine Flu Vaccine For Christmas

By Maggie Mertens Should Santa Claus be allowed to cut the line for swine flu vaccine? David Oelerich rents Santa suits in New Hampshire. Santas this year want more than just a suit, they want a swine flu vaccine. ( Jim Cole/AP) David Oelerich rents Santa...

Published Thu, Nov 19 2009 1:30 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

Politics, *** Health Have A Long History Together

By Peggy Girshman The firestorm generated by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on mammography quickly moved to Capitol Hill this week where members of Congress took to the floor to express their outrage. But historians and medical...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2009 2:20 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Cancer

Guns And Butter Are No Recipe For Wellness Under Overhaul

By Scott Hensley Could owning a gun mean your insurance would cost more in the wake of a government health overhaul? (iStockphoto.com) ( iStockphoto) --> Yes, claims the Gun Owners of America, which fired off a letter to senators last week, urging...

Published Mon, Nov 23 2009 11:40 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul

White House Takes Aim At Gun Lobby's Reading Of Health Bill

By Peter Overby For three months now, the group Gun Owners of America has been hunting for a way into the health care debate. This week, they've found it. (iStockphoto.com) ( iStockphoto) --> A letter from the Gun Owners to senators last Saturday...

Published Tue, Nov 24 2009 12:27 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Mammography And Beyond For Detecting *** Cancer

By Richard Knox Among the flood of questions raised by the recent uproar over mammography screening guidelines is this one: Are there other *** imaging methods that can do a better job of detecting cancers needing treatment in women under 50--and not...

Published Wed, Nov 25 2009 8:52 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Cancer, Public Health, Prevention, Radiology

Senate To Begin Picking At Health Overhaul Bill

By Scott Hensley You're back in business after a Thanksgiving break, and Monday afternoon the Senate will be too. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will welcome his caucus back to Washington today. (Nicholas Kamm/Getty Images) Senate Majority Leader...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 5:54 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Congressional activity

Most Adopted Children Are Happy, Healthy

By Joseph Shapiro The kids are alright. At least, the adopted kids are doing OK. National data says adopted children in America are doing well. (iStockphoto.com) National data show adopted children in America are doing pretty well. (iStockphoto.com) Read...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 1:35 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Children

Sick Iowa Kitty Had Swine Flu

By Richard Knox Cat-owners everywhere have a new worry. Iowa health officials have reported the first known case of the new H1N1 flu in a kitty. If you've got the flu, wash your hands before petting the cat. (iStockphoto.com) (iStockphoto.com) -->...

Published Wed, Nov 04 2009 10:11 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

AARP Expected To Endorse House Dems' Health Bill

By Scott Hensley Here comes the AARP to endorse Democrats' health legislation, just in time for big votes on the House floor that could come as soon as Saturday. President Obama speaks about health care during a meeting at the AARP's headquarters...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 6:45 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Health Overhaul

North America Leads Swine Flu Pack

By Richard Knox Seven months into the flu pandemic of 2009, North America leads the world in cases, the WHO says. North America: home to the most swine flu. (iStockphoto.com) http://media.npr.org/assets/blogs/health/images/2009/11/globena_sq.jpg?s=12"...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 2:06 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

Health Overhaul Could Make Chain Restaurants Post Calories

By Maggie Mertens A little-noticed provision tucked into the House's nearly 2,000 page bill would require chain restaurants and operators of vending machines to post calorie counts for the food they sell. Don't feel bad if you missed it, it's...

Published Fri, Nov 06 2009 12:00 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Nutrition

Who Is Republican Rep. Ahn 'Joseph' Cao?

By Scott Hensley The loneliest Republican in Washington today is Rep. Ahn "Joseph" Cao, the only member of the GOP to vote for the health overhaul bill put together by the Democrats in the House. Republican Rep. Joseph Cao and his daughter listen...

Published Mon, Nov 09 2009 5:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Congressional activity

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GOP To Bring Its Own Overhaul Bill To House Floor

Diet Sodas May Hurt Kidneys

How Does Reid Pay An $849 Billion Health Tab?

Santa Wants Swine Flu Vaccine For Christmas

Politics, *** Health Have A Long History Together

Guns And Butter Are No Recipe For Wellness Under Overhaul

White House Takes Aim At Gun Lobby's Reading Of Health Bill

Mammography And Beyond For Detecting *** Cancer

Senate To Begin Picking At Health Overhaul Bill

Most Adopted Children Are Happy, Healthy

Sick Iowa Kitty Had Swine Flu

AARP Expected To Endorse House Dems' Health Bill

North America Leads Swine Flu Pack

Health Overhaul Could Make Chain Restaurants Post Calories

Who Is Republican Rep. Ahn 'Joseph' Cao?