May 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Report On Chemical Risks Sparks Backlash

The American Cancer Society took issue with a report to President Obama that said the cancer risks of chemicals in the environment had been understated. Read More...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 6:19 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots

This Is Your Brain On Neanderthal

Now, you can be a Neanderthal, too, with the help of your mobile phone and the Smithsonian Institution. Read More...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 10:57 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots

Preterm Birth Rate Declines Again

In 2008, a little more than 12 percent of children were born before reaching full term. The data show the rate has dropped for the second year in a row. Read More...

Published Tue, May 11 2010 11:54 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Mom's Voice Packs Soothing Power

Scientists find that a mother's words can reduce a child's stress as much as a hug. Read More...

Published Wed, May 12 2010 8:44 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Medicare Checks For Drug 'Doughnut Hole' Are Coming Soon

Rebate checks for Medicare beneficiaries in the drug plan's coverage gap will start arriving in June. Read More...

Published Thu, May 27 2010 2:02 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Blowing The Whistle On Drugmakers' Misdeeds Takes Guts, Stamina

Interviews with 26 whistleblowers reveal a mix of motives and common challenges. Personal integrity was a more important factor than money. Read More...

Published Thu, May 13 2010 9:07 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Small Biz Group Joins States Challenging Health Law

The National Federation of American Business says the new law would impose unconstitutional insurance mandates, new taxes. Read More...

Published Fri, May 14 2010 10:38 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

To Open Primary Care Pipeline, Med Schools Experiment

With more people getting health coverage under the new health late, the short supply of primary care doctors will get strained even further. Medical schools are trying some new approaches to increase the supply of needed doctors. Read More...

Published Mon, May 17 2010 8:43 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Tropical Diseases Take Underappreciated Toll In U.S.

Immigrants and the poor in some parts of the U.S. are at risk for diseases more common in the developing world. Read More...

Published Tue, May 18 2010 9:09 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Provo Leads The Nation In Osmonds And Shoulder Surgery

There has been a worrisome rise in expensive medical procedures in places that had been leaders in cost-effective health care. Read More...

Published Wed, May 19 2010 5:40 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

3 Ways To Shed More Light On FDA

A government panel offers 21 ways to make the FDA more transparent in its dealings with the public. We give you the top three. Read More...

Published Wed, May 19 2010 1:32 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Many Young Adults Will Wait For Health Coverage After All

Many big employers are unlikely to offer health coverage to the young adult children of their workers before next year. Read More...

Published Thu, May 20 2010 1:30 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Experimental Ebola Vaccine Also Works On New Virus

An experimental Ebola vaccine works against a recently discovered species of the virus found in Uganda. In a surprise, the protection occurs without antibodies. Read More...

Published Fri, May 21 2010 6:07 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Alfalfa Sprouts Fingered As Culprit In Latest Salmonella Outbreak

Growing conditions for alfalfa, radish, and bean sprouts are also ideal for bacteria, making them particularly good carriers of foodborne illness. Read More...

Published Mon, May 24 2010 7:58 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Delaying Childhood Vaccines Doesn't Improve Mental Development

A new long-term study should ease parents' concerns about giving kids too many vaccines too soon Read More...

Published Tue, May 25 2010 8:03 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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