November 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

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

Fewer Tots Go To ER Since Baby Cold Meds Pulled From Market

Less than half of the country's babies and toddlers are going to the ER for cold and cough medicine related problems now. But older kids ER visits for these problems remain unchanged. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 22 2010 8:20 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Olivia Welter, Other Severely Disabled Adults Win Round In Court Battle

A U.S. District Court judge in Illinois has certified a class action lawsuit on behalf of eight people with severe disabilities who have either aged-out of a medical program for children or who are in danger of soon reaching the age cut off. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 22 2010 5:10 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Global Health Leader Sees AIDS At Turning Point After 30 Years

Since the HIV/AIDS pandemic peaked in 1999, safer-sex education and widespread condom use have brought down the number of new infections by 19 percent, according to a new report from UNAIDS. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 24 2010 4:03 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Whole Foods Cheddar Latest In String Of Cheese Recalls

Bravo Farms is recalling all of its cheese, including cheddar it makes for Whole Foods, after E. coli and listeria was found at its plant. Earlier this month, the company recalled gouda sold at Costco. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 29 2010 5:01 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

New Questions Raised On Chemicals In Soaps, Plastics

A new study is linking higher levels of triclosan to allergies in kids and Bisphenol-A exposure to changes in adult immune systems raises new health questions. But the concerns about these chemicals are far from settled. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 29 2010 12:59 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Why It's So Easy To Give Kids The Wrong Dose Of Medicine

Nearly all of the top over-the-counter children's medications contained confusing dosing instructions, according to a new study. For example, the instructions on the bottle give teaspoon measurements, but the dosing cup marks milliliters. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 30 2010 1:21 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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