September 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Egg Farmers At Center Of Salmonella Outbreak Speak Out

For the first time since a massive recall of eggs due to salmonella risks, members of the family farming business at the center of the outbreak will publicly answer questions. The venue is a House hearing that starts at noon. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 22 2010 6:08 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Generic Drugs Mean Savings For Private Medicare Plans

Despite predictions the federal health law would ruin Medicare Advantage plans, the latest data show rates are down a little for 2011 and benefits are steady. Still, the insurance industry warns trouble lies ahead when government cuts take hold. Read...

Published Tue, Sep 21 2010 12:57 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

A Fishy Question About Genetically Engineered Salmon

The FDA is moving closer to approval of the first genetically engineered animal for human food -- a farm raised, fast growing Atlantic salmon. But will consumers bite? Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 21 2010 10:07 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

Health Insurers Skirt New Coverage Requirement For Kids

By stopping all new children-only coverage before the effective date of a federal mandate guaranteeing coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions, the companies are sidestepping one of the first planks of the federal health law. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 21 2010 6:04 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Injuries To Kids From Swallowed Disc Batteries Are No Joke

When a young child swallows a small battery, the symptoms can be mistaken for a respiratory infection. But button-style batteries can damage the esophagus, if they're not removed quickly. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 20 2010 1:02 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Weird Facts About Genetically Engineered Salmon

The engineered fish are sterile, have three sets of chromosomes and are exclusively female. After all that, they supposedly taste the same. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 20 2010 11:30 AM 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

Despite Deeper Understanding Of Mental Illness, Stigma Lingers

Researchers found that more people are aware that mental illness is rooted in brain biology. Still the knowledge hasn't decreased the stigma of the disease. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 17 2010 12:46 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Glucosamine, Chondroitin Don't Work For Arthritis

A review of the best studies of the supplements, popular as treatments for arthritis pain, finds they aren't effective. But they probably won't hurt you either. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 17 2010 9:07 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Calif. Whooping Cough Cases Near 55-Year High

The state health department now says there have been nine death -- all babies. The infants were 2 months old or younger when they got sick. Eight were Hispanic. Read More...

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

Congressman Sets Stage For Johnson & Johnson Showdown

Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-NY) has asked J&J's Bill Weldon to testify about the company's handling of quality problems with over-the-counter medicines, including Children's Tylenol. A spokesman said Weldon will comply. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 16 2010 1:54 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Where Your Brain Figures Out What It Doesn't Know

There's a spot near the front of your brain where scientists believe you come to terms with what you know and what you don't. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 16 2010 11:10 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Number Of Americans With Health Insurance Fell In 2009

The number of people in the United States with health insurance decreased for the first time since 1987. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 16 2010 9:28 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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

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