November 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

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

How Questions About Mammography Apply To CT Scans For Lung Cancer

The 20 percent mortality reduction found for lung CT screening for heavy smokers is in the same ballpark as the probable benefit from mammograms – which reduce *** cancer deaths by 10 to 30 percent, depending on the age of those screened. Read More.....

Published Fri, Nov 05 2010 8:31 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Dentist Group Says It Should Have Stood Up To Racism Earlier

As the American Dental Association reinforced its commitment to diversity, it apologized for discriminatory membership practices of the past. Dr. Raymond Gist, the group's first African-American president, made the apology in an open letter. Read...

Published Sat, Nov 06 2010 6:02 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

When Disabled Child Turns 21, Parents Face New Care Challenge

The state of Illinois says Olivia Welter, who is severely disabled and turns 21 on Nov. 9, now belongs in an adult program or a nursing home. Her parents are suing to keep caring for her at home. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 08 2010 12:52 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Respiratory Disease Atlas Charts Forgotten Health Threat

More than four million people die every year of acute respiratory infections like pneumonia, but few experts consider them a distinct group of diseases, according to a new atlas from the World Lung Foundation. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 12:09 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Buy Aspirin This Year To Avoid A Financial Headache In 2011

Starting in January, you'll no longer be able to use your flexible spending account to pay for over-the-counter medicines like aspirin, allergy medicine and antacids, unless you have a doctor’s prescription. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 11:45 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

ADHD On The Rise: 1 in 10 Kids Now Affected

A million more children have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in recent years, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The reasons for the increase aren't entirely clear. Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2010 9:08 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Americans Are Wary Of Genetically Engineered Foods

Only 25 percent of Americans are completely sure they understand genetically engineered food. Nearly two-thirds are uncertain about its safety. A majority are willing to eat genetically modified plants, but only about a third would try altered fish. Read...

Published Fri, Nov 12 2010 10:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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Fish Oil Pills No Help For Alzheimer's Patients

Once Scrutinized By The Government, Rick Scott Soon Will Govern

CT Scans Modestly Cut Deaths Of Smokers In Study

How Questions About Mammography Apply To CT Scans For Lung Cancer

Dentist Group Says It Should Have Stood Up To Racism Earlier

When Disabled Child Turns 21, Parents Face New Care Challenge

Respiratory Disease Atlas Charts Forgotten Health Threat

Buy Aspirin This Year To Avoid A Financial Headache In 2011

ADHD On The Rise: 1 in 10 Kids Now Affected

Americans Are Wary Of Genetically Engineered Foods

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