September 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Diet Pill Drama Continues, As FDA Weighs Old And New Drugs

A panel of experts looks at lorcaserin, an experimental diet pill, the day after splitting on whether to leave the controversial weight-loss medicine Meridia on the market despite heart risks. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 16 2010 6:17 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

After 35 Years, Unlikely Navy Caregivers Receive Recognition

The USS Kirk's rescue of 20,000 to 30,000 Vietnamese refugees in the last days of the Vietnam War is now being heralded as one of the most important humanitarian missions in the history of the U.S. Navy. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 01 2010 2:42 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

In Weight-Loss Struggle, Americans Are Leery Of Pills

Out-of-pocket costs and side effects are two reasons people are reluctant to try diet drugs or supplements, according to a nationwide survey conducted for NPR. So how much weight would someone have to lose to consider taking them? Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 02 2010 12:30 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

What You Can Do For Health Care This Weekend? Fix It

Your bright ideas for cutting the cost of health care could earn you some money. A group that's trying to raise health professionals' awareness about costs is holding an essay contest to find the best suggestions. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 12:42 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Costs Of Defensive Medicine May Be Overstated

The costs of defensive medicine practiced by doctors guarding against lawsuits are real, but not nearly as high as some have claimed. Even so, it's probably worth trying to tame them, some policy analysts say. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 07 2010 1:45 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

America Hits Wall In Smoking Fight, But Some States Make Progress

Smoking rates are stuck around 20 percent in the United States. But health advocates say lower rates in some states suggest progress can still be made. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 08 2010 1:45 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Ben & Jerry's Takes 'All Natural' Claims Off Ice Cream Labels

Ben & Jerry's ice cream and frozen yogurts containing alkalized cocoa and partially hydrogenated soybean oil will no longer say "natural" on the label. The move was prompted by a consumer group's complaint. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 27 2010 12:44 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Michigan Grandma Offer Cautionary Tale On Ear Cleaning

A Henry Ford Hospital ear surgeon says don't use cotton swabs to clean your ears because accidents with them can lead to deafness, paralysis and vertigo. A Michigan grandma found out the hard way. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 1:14 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Grow Your Own Vegetables, City Dwellers, But Do Mind The Lead

Soil in abandoned urban lots reclaimed by gardeners may be contaminated with lead, a toxic heavy metal. But gardening there can still be safe with the right testing and precautions. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 29 2010 11:30 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Schwarzenegger Makes Free Drinking Water The Law In Calif. Schools

California Gov. Schwarzenegger signed a bill that will require school districts to provide students with free drinking water where they eat. Supporters of the legislation say it will help combat obesity and improve students' performance. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 30 2010 12:31 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Calif. Teens Get More Obesity Surgery With Gastric Bands

Even without Food and Drug Administration approval for use in kids, gastric bands are becoming a popular choice for teens undergoing weight-loss surgery. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 20 2010 6:07 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Logjams In Doctors' Offices Drive Patients Elsewhere

With primary care doctors busier than ever, some people are turning to emergency rooms and retail clinics for routine care. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 21 2010 8:53 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Novartis Pill For Multiple Sclerosis Wins Approval, But At What Cost?

The first pill that can slow the progression of multiple sclerosis goes on the market next month. It won't be cheap, though. Analysts figure it will cost around $30,000 a year. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 22 2010 10:24 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Experimental Heart Valve, Without Surgery, Show Promise For The Elderly

A heart valve that doctors can implant with a catheter may help patients too frail to undergo open-heart surgery to repair a defective aortic valve. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 23 2010 6:34 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Does Avandia Decision Signal New FDA? Or Same Old Agency?

The different paths taken by European and American regulators on diabetes drug Avandia raise questions about where the Food and Drug Administration is headed. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 23 2010 1:05 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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