April 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Sick Day? Most Americans Work Through The Sniffles

Don't be this guy, please. (iStockphoto.com) Don't be this guy. (iStockphoto.com) Don't be this guy. (iStockphoto.com) --> By Scott Hensley Be honest. Who among you hasn't gone to work when you really should have stayed home sick? We...

Published Thu, Apr 22 2010 10:36 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Your health

Medical Evidence A Hard Pill To Swallow For Some

Marathoners are loathe to give up ibuprofen, even though scientists have questioned its benefits. (iStockphoto.com) Marathoners are loathe to give up ibuprofen, even though scientists have questioned its benefits. (iStockphoto.com) Marathoners are loathe...

Published Thu, Apr 22 2010 8:50 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Research

Poll Finds More ConfusionThan Anger Over New Health Law

Garrett Lear of new Hampshire, addressing the minority of Americans angry about the health law at a Washington rally last week. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP) Garrett Lear of new Hampshire, addressing the minority of Americans angry about the health law at a Washington...

Published Thu, Apr 22 2010 7:15 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul

In Obesity Fight, A Third Of Americans Support Soda Tax

Are Americans ready for a tax on sodas to fight fat? (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Are Americans ready for a tax on sodas to fight fat? (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Are Americans ready for a tax on sodas to fight fat? (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 3:25 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Obesity

California Bill Would Make Insurers Cover Smoking Cessation Costs

By Nadja Popovich California may be gearing for another row with health insurers, but this time it's not over increasing insurance rates. A new bill in California would require health insurers to cover the costs of quitting smoking. (iStockphoto.com...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 1:03 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Prevention, Tobacco

Health Coverage Gap For Congress Closed, For Now

By Julie Rovner You may have heard about a glitch in the new health law affecting members of Congress and some of their staff that looked as if it would push them out of cushy federal health coverage right away. A ruling by the federal personnel department...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 10:19 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Congressional activity

Battle For Health Reform Moves Down Under

Health care overhaul grips another nation: Australia. (iStockphoto.com) Health care overhaul grips another nation: Australia. (iStockphoto.com) Health care overhaul grips another nation: Australia. (iStockphoto.com) --> By Maggie Mertens Tell us if...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 9:30 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Public Health

FDA Warns Pfizer On Overdoses In Drug Study

By Scott Hensley The Food and Drug Administration just took Pfizer, the world's largest drugmaker, to task for failing to supervise a clinical test of the antipsychotic drug Geodon closely enough to prevent children from getting excessive doses that...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 7:24 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: FDA, Children, Pharmaceuticals, Mental Health

Too Much Sugar Can Be A Heart-Stopper

Your heart isn't sweet on sugar added to food. (iStockphoto.com) Your heart isn't sweet on sugar added to food. (iStockphoto.com) Your heart isn't sweet on sugar added to food. (iStockphoto.com) --> By April Fulton Sugar is lurking just...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 2:35 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Heart disease, Nutrition, Food Safety

Too Fat to Fight? Obesity Threatens Military Recruiting

By Richard Knox During World War II, at least 40 percent of potential military recruits were undernourished. So after the war, military leaders helped convince Congress to pass the National School Lunch Program to make subsidized meals part of kids'...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 12:58 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Children, Nutrition, Obesity

Americans Need Help Shaking The Salt Habit

Reducing salt intake requires more than cutting out the shaker. (TooFarNorth/Flickr) Reducing salt intake requires more than cutting out the shaker. (TooFarNorth/Flickr) Reducing salt intake requires more than cutting out the shaker. (TooFarNorth/Flickr...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 9:54 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Prevention, Heart disease, Food Safety, Consumers, Your health

Lung Cancer Screening Often Raises False Alarm

By Richard Knox Somewhere north of 90 million Americans are at risk of lung cancer because they're current or former smokers. Many are tempted to get a CT lung scan, costing $300 to $1,000, to see if something's lurking. A CT scan of the lungs...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 7:05 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Cancer, Prevention

Hybrid Cars' Silence Just One Factor In High Pedestrian Death Rate

Hybrid vehicles are twice as likely to kill pedestrians as their conventional cousins, but why? (Istockphoto.com) Hybrid vehicles are twice as likely to kill pedestrians as their conventional cousins, but why? (Istockphoto.com) --> Hybrid vehicles...

Published Mon, Apr 19 2010 3:20 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Obesity Gene Makes Bodies Larger, Brains Smaller

By Jon Hamilton When people inherit a common variant of a gene called FTO, they tend to put on a few extra pounds and are at higher risk of becoming obese. A genetic double-whammy could raise your risk for obesity and losing mental function as you age...

Published Mon, Apr 19 2010 3:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Research, Aging, Obesity, Your health

Day Care Centers Too Quick To Send Kids Home Sick

A slight sniffle shouldn't keep Johnny at home. (Istockphoto.com) A slight sniffle shouldn't keep Johnny at home. (Istockphoto.com) --> A slight sniffle shouldn't keep Johnny at home. (Istockphoto.com) --> By Scott Hensley Pediatricians...

Published Mon, Apr 19 2010 2:20 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Infectious disease, Children

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