November 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Food Safety Bill Gets A Post-Turkey Day Vote, For A Price

An overwhelming number of Americans want to see a food safety bill passed that would increase the Food and Drug Administration's authority over tainted food. However, nothing moves in the Senate without a little grease. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 19 2010 11:02 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

An Oops On The Costco Freebie Menu: Gouda Cheese With E. Coli

Some gouda cheese sold at Costco stores in the West may have been contaminated with a nasty form of E. coli. The cheese, made by Bravo Farms, has been linked to more than two dozen illnesses. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 05 2010 9:45 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Pfizer's Rheumatoid Arthritis Pill Shows Promise In Big Studies

Human tests of an experimental medicine called tasocitinib show it works pretty well at managing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. There are side effects, of course, including an increase in infections. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 08 2010 6:38 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Health Care Played Bit Role In Voting Booth

The crummy economy, including high unemployment, was the biggest issue on the minds of voters, according to poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Health care ranked fourth on the list of important issues to voters. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 6:07 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Experimental Diet Drug Helped Diabetics Shed Weight, But...

New clinical data show a medicine called lorcaserin helped diabetics shed weight. But the losses were modest, and safety questions remains. So the medicine still faces a tough road at the Food and Drug Administration. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 1:35 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Most Who Start With HPV Vaccine Don't Finish

Only a third of girls and young women who received the first shot in a three-vaccine regimen against cervical cancer completed the inoculations, researchers have found. Young adults may find it hard to follow through on the recommendations. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 1:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Wendy's Adds Gourmet Cachet, More Sodium To Fries

Sea salt, a trendy gourmet ingredient, is making its way onto the hamburger chain's menu. But the new salt, part of a taste upgrade for Wendy's french fries, is also boosting their sodium content. Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2010 10:37 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Pawlenty Hits Health Law In Prelude To Possible Run For Presidency

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a likely GOP contender for the White House in 2012, filed a brief supporting a challenge to the overhaul in a Florida court. It could be a preview of his stump speech. Read More...

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

Pfizer Expands Recall Of Lipitor Due To Musty Odor

About 38,000 bottles of high-strength Lipitor are affected. A smelly chemical traced to wooden shipping pallets has contaminated some batches of the cholesterol-fighting pills. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 01 2010 10:31 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Fish Oil Pills No Help For Alzheimer's Patients

A clinical test of fish oil supplements found they didn't slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The findings deflate optimism about the approach, which seemed to hold some promise. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 02 2010 11:14 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Once Scrutinized By The Government, Rick Scott Soon Will Govern

For years, Florida's Gov.-elect Scott ran the biggest and brashest chain of hospitals in the land. But there was trouble, as government investigations ultimately revealed. After Scott left the chain paid $1.7 billion to resolve fraud charges. Read...

Published Wed, Nov 03 2010 1:23 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

CT Scans Modestly Cut Deaths Of Smokers In Study

A federally funded study provides evidence that a screening test may help fight the nation's top cancer killer. The study, involving heavy smokers, showed CT scans cut deaths by 20 percent. Even so, the approach isn't ready for routine use. Read...

Published Thu, Nov 04 2010 10:53 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Researchers Say Common Test For Prostate Cancer May Not Work

Ten years ago, the clinical staging prostate cancer test was supposed to help doctors decide how to treat it. New evidence shows the test is not a good predictor of how serious the disease is. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 22 2010 6:22 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Drug Industry Settlements In 2010 Largest Ever Under False Claims Act

Assistant Attorney General Tony West says the law had become “one of our most successful civil enforcement tools,” allowing the Justice Department to recover billions that would have otherwise been lost in the system. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 22 2010 1:00 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Caution: High Deductible Plans Might Be Bad For Your Health

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Published Tue, Nov 23 2010 9:45 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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