August 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Public Opinion In Doldrums On Health Law

Even though it was a calmer summer for the health debate this year, a monthly Kaiser Family Foundation poll finds that support has slipped for health overhaul. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 12:37 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Too Much Weight For Mom During Pregnancy Raises Obesity Risk For Baby

As mom's weight rises during pregnancy, so do the odds that baby will be fatter at birth and later in life, too. A new analysis underscores guidelines that women minimize the weight they gain while pregnant. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 05 2010 6:06 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Consumers Still Skittish On Gulf Seafood Safety

Restaurants took the word Gulf off their seafood menus right after the spill, but say they are willing to put it back on once the government declares Gulf seafood safe. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 05 2010 9:36 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

California Firm Recalls 1 Million Pounds Of Ground Beef

After at least 7 people got food poisoning, a meat company recalled many lots of ground beef and beef patties, most of which was processed in late 2009. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 06 2010 12:46 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Swine Flu Pandemic Is History

The World Health Organization declared the swine flu pandemic over. But public health officials said people should remain on guard for the flu's return. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 9:57 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Failure-Prone Hip Implants

About 1 in 8 people who have received the affected hips need surgery to replace them within five years of implantation. That failure rate is more than double the average for similar products. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 27 2010 6:08 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Bottled Tea Comes Up Short In Antioxidant Tests

If you're buying bottled tea because you think antioxidants inside will help keep you healthier, you might try making the tea yourself. Tests show low levels of antioxidants in samples of commercially produced tea. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 10:01 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Salmonella Cases Rise As Recall Of Contaminated Eggs Grows

A massive recall of contaminated eggs appears to have caused more than 1,000 salmonella cases. The problem could have been avoided, the government says, if stricter rules on production and storage of eggs had been followed. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 20 2010 9:29 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

California Approves Anthem Blue Cross Rate Hike

Months after the insurer withdrew a controversial request to raise premiums 39 percent, state regulators approved a hike that will average about 14 percent for individual policies. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 26 2010 6:06 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Is It OK For Pfizer To Pay For Reporters To Learn About Cancer?

An educational grant from the drugmaker Pfizer for training journalists is raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. The company says there are no strings attached. Ethics watchdogs aren't so sure. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 24 2010 2:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

How Veterinarians Help Predatory Lenders

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is probing credit cards being pushed by health care providers, including vets. After a teaser rate expires, the interest charges balloon and leave consumers with unexpectedly big bills. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 5:58 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Drug-Resistant Staph Infections Decline In Hospitals

The battle against staph infections that resist antibiotics is tilting in favor of humans. A study shows a decline in the rates of infections related to health facilities in 9 U.S. cities. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 2:07 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

As Drug Marketers Embrace Social Media, FDA Mulls New Rules

With so many people getting so much of their information from social media, it's little wonder that drugmakers are entering the arena to sell their wares. Some say the Food and Drug Administration has been too slow to police the new frontier. Read...

Published Thu, Aug 12 2010 1:39 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Poisonings Of Kids With Household Chemicals Decline, But Remain A Problem

Common toxic products in the kitchen and garage can tempt curious kids. Despite a drop in injuries from household cleaners seen in emergency rooms, experts say there's more work to be done to prevent accidents. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 02 2010 6:20 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Democrats Extend Medicaid Subsidy, But Miss Out On COBRA

In an unusual August session, House Democrats pushed through an aid package that will boost state Medicaid budgets. But, the lawmakers whiffed on extending a popular insurance subsidy for the unemployed. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 11 2010 5:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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