September 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Johnson & Johnson Execs Face More Questions On 'Phantom Recall'

A second House hearing will zero in on Johnson & Johnson's handling of quality problems affecting children's medicines and adult-strength Motrin. A key question centers on whether the company hushed-up recalls of affected products. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 30 2010 6:29 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

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

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

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

Beetle Contamination Leads To Similac Formula Recall

The Food and Drug Administration says the formula containing the bugs poses no immediate health risk. But infants who drink it could get stomachaches that might lead them to refuse food. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 22 2010 2:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Republicans On Health: Is There An Echo In Here?

A Republican alternative to health overhaul sounds awfully familiar. Major portions have been floated before and haven't gone very far. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 23 2010 11:11 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Child Nutrition Food Fight Bumps Up Against Political Reality

There are a lot of reasons to pick apart the Senate bill that funds the school lunch program, but some say passing it now might be better than getting nothing later. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 24 2010 11:15 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Feds To Insurers: Quit It With The Misinformation And Big Rate Hikes

With some health insurers saying health overhaul is leading to higher premiums, the administration accused them of misinforming Americans and falsely pinning blame on the new health law. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 10 2010 9:07 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Diet Pill Meridia Faces Tough Safety Questions

A panel of experts advising the Food and Drug Administration will vote Wednesday on whether the diet pill Meridia should be stay on the market, despite heart and stroke risks. New data sharpen the question. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 13 2010 10:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

How The Boss Deals With Health Law Could Affect Your Paycheck

More employers than expected are looking to add some benefits to health plans. By doing so they'll also be freer to raise copayments and deductibles under the new health law. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 14 2010 8:57 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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