August 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Medical Journal Retracts Report About Jesus Curing Fever

Only weeks after publishing a piece that speculated on a biblical account of a feverish woman cured by Jesus, a journal editor has withdrawn the paper and apologized for running it. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 12 2010 10:35 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Under Pressure, UC Berkeley Won't Tell Students Gene Test Results

After California regulators said an experiment to assay the DNA of freshman at UC Berkeley constituted a medical test, the university agreed not to give personalized findings to participating students. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 8:35 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Egg Recalls Ripple Through Food Supply

The massive recalls of eggs due to salmonella risks reveal how eggs produced by a few big companies get repackaged and sold under many brand names. California, a big market for Iowa eggs, has been hit particularly hard. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 24 2010 9:58 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

How To Stay Safe During The Egg Recalls

To minimize salmonella risks, cook eggs well and wash your hands before and after handling them. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 25 2010 8:01 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Maine Wants Med Students Who Study There To Stick Around

To boost the ranks of primary care doctors in Maine, the biggest hospital in the state is partnering with a Boston medical school to bring students north for training. The idea is that they'll stay in Maine once it's time to practice medicine...

Published Thu, Aug 26 2010 11:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Pitching Phenom Strasburg Faces Elbow Surgery, Long Recovery

The season is over for the Washington Nationals' star pitcher Stephen Strasburg. He's expected to undergo Tommy John surgery to replace a torn ligament in his right elbow. If all goes well, he could be back in pitching form in 12 to 18 months...

Published Fri, Aug 27 2010 10:39 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

5 Worries Parents Should Drop, And 5 They Shouldn't

Take a look at the evidence, and you'll start fretting more about accidents and less about nefarious strangers when it comes to childhood safety. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 11:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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

Husbands Who Earn Less Than Wives Are More Likely To Cheat

If a guy earns less than his wife or live-in girlfriend, he's more likely to cat around. On the other hand, women who made less than their mates are more prone fidelity. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 16 2010 9:25 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Florida Businessmen Charged With Bilking Medicare For Penis Pumps

Never underestimate the ability of people to come up with new ways to game Medicare. Now federal prosecutors in Miami allege the health program was fraudulently billed for pumps intended to treat impotent men. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 17 2010 10:13 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Johnson & Johnson Rejiggers Manufacturing To Improve Quality

The company's chief executive says a new quality overlord will report directly to him. The change, made after a string of embarrassing recalls, goes against the grain of a company known for decentralization. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 18 2010 12:28 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Gwyneth Paltrow, NPR Has Some News For You And Your Bones

The actress recently revealed she has osteopenia. Well, Gwyneth and fans of Gwyneth, we have something important to tell you about this so-called disease. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 19 2010 11:21 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

Meat, Fire And The Evolution Of Man

Once humans started eating meat and cooking it, we got more calories and energy from our food and didn't need to eat constantly. That allowed our brains to grow and focus on other things. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 02 2010 2:00 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Why Picking A Doctor Is Harder Than Ever

With employers looking to hold the line on health costs and a persistent shortfall in public information about physician quality, choosing the right doctor is no easy task for most consumers. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 03 2010 6:05 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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