October 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Glaxo To Pay $750 Million And Plead Guilty In Drug Quality Case

The company pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges and agreed to a civil settlement over the sale of substandard medicines to government health programs. Quality problems at a factory in Puerto Rico lay at the root of the case. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 26 2010 1:22 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Four Loko Alcoholic Energy Drinks Blamed For Sickening College Students

Several studies have shown that mixing alcohol and caffeine makes a wide-awake drunk. And those who feel more awake are more likely to take risks, like driving home intoxicated. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 26 2010 11:15 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Earthquake Not To Blame For Cholera Outbreak In Haiti

The most likely explanation for the outbreak is a rise in temperature and salinity in estuaries around Haiti's Bay of Saint-Marc, says an expert. Shrimp-like copepods that carry the cholera bacterium thrive in those conditions. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 26 2010 8:31 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

How State Lists Of Health Conditions Can Help Insurance Seekers

In 23 states, anyone who has a specified medical condition is automatically eligible for a preexisting condition insurance plan made possible by health overhaul. Even so, the qualifying conditions vary by state. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 26 2010 5:59 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Cholera In Haiti Here To Stay, Experts Say

Now that cholera has returned to Haiti after a 50-year hiatus, it'll be almost impossible to get rid of, experts say. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 4:20 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Forensic Psychiatrists Don't Favor Some Proposed Sexual Diagnoses

Some psychiatrists are concerned about new diagnoses that would make it easier to give certain sexual offenses a medical label. One effect: People who've served time for crimes could be committed to a mental institution afterward. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 12:17 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Check The Halloween Treats For These Unwanted Tricks

Nestle is recalling some fun-sized bags of Raisinets because they contain peanuts. MegaPops maker Colombina is asking grocers to remove bags of watermelon, cherry, orange and grape lollipops from shelves because they may contain metal bits. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 8:45 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Cholera In Haiti: Preparing, Containing And Crossing Fingers

As the toll of cholera in Haiti mounts, public health officials are pushing to contain the outbreak. The disease can be deadly. But fairly simple precautions can slow the spread of the disease. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 8:34 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Cost Blast From Health Care Past: 'It's The Prices, Stupid.'

The overhaul of the U.S. health care system will lead to many more people having insurance coverage. But when it comes to the costs of care, don't expect much improvement. High prices will remain a problem. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 6:37 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Permanent Makeup May Cause Permanent Problems

Permanent makeup may look good and save time, but it is not easy or inexpensive to remove. And, as it turns out, it's quite risky Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 22 2010 12:29 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Left Brain Talks To The Right Hand, Study Finds

A new study suggests that our brains are hard-wired to process gestures, speech and language on one side -- usually the left side -- of the brain. The research adds weight to the theory that speech evolved from sounds and hand gestures. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 22 2010 9:50 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Diabetes Rates To Soar Unless Americans Get Weight Under Control

The obese, those who don't exercise or have poor diets, those with a family history of the disease, and racial minorities Most at risk for Type-2 diabetes are most at risk for diabetes. Also, the risks increase naturally as we age. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 22 2010 7:51 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Cholera Blamed For At Least 138 Deaths In Haiti So Far

Haiti hasn't had an outbreak of deadly cholera for decades, but conditions are ripe for one in the wake of January's devastating earthquake. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 22 2010 5:58 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Researchers Teach Soy Tricks To Appeal To Indian Tastes

Salty snacks are increasingly the bane of health experts looking to head off childhood obesity in the U.S. But in India, researchers are trying to get more salty snacks into kids' hands – snacks that from the outside look a lot like Cheetos. Read...

Published Fri, Oct 22 2010 5:00 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Texas Shuts Down Celery Plant After Five Deadly Listeria Cases Reported

Listeria poisoning can cause fever, headache, nausea, and preterm labor, as well as death. Contaminated fresh fruits and vegetables, raw milk, and raw meats are frequent culprits, says the Food and Drug Administration. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 21 2010 12:50 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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