December 2010 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Virgina Court Decision Not The Final Word On New Health Law

More than 20 lawsuits have been filed against the new health law. Dozens have been dismissed, and judges in Virginia and Florida have said the individual mandate is Constitutional. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 14 2010 9:44 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Insurers Unlikely To Pay For Family Care Of The Elderly

Many people who are unable to care for themselves prefer help from their families. But long-term care insurance policies don't typically cover compensation of family members for the work. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 14 2010 6:23 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Lay Therapists In India Can Make A Difference In Mental Illness

A study in The Lancet suggests some mental illnesses in developing countries may be easier to tackle than previously thought. What may help most of all are therapists with minimal training. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 13 2010 3:32 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Tax On Sugary Drinks Could Help Middle Class Lose Weight

If the country added a 40 percent tax to the cost of store-bought sugary drinks, including sodas and sports drinks, it would cut about 12 calories from the daily total from beverages for the average American. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 13 2010 1:29 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Federal Judge Rules Against Coverage Mandate In Health Overhaul

In finding part of the health law unconstitutional, U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson ruled the insurance mandate represents "an unchecked expansion of congressional power" that would "invite unbridled exercise of federal police powers...

Published Mon, Dec 13 2010 10:24 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

'Man Up Now' Pills Could Be A Downer

The agency says the pills have been found to contain sulfoaildenafil, a chemical cousin of Viagra that could lead to sudden drops in blood pressure in men also taking nitrates, such as nitroglycerin, for heart conditions. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 13 2010 6:28 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

5 Public Health Gifts For The Person Who Has Everything

Stumped for what to get loved ones for the holidays. How about deworming tablets donated to the needy in their honor? Or would you prefer breastfeeding classes for women in Indonesia? We round up some do-good gifts you can still buy in time. Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 11 2010 6:01 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Deworming Tablets And Other Perfect Holiday Gifts

Stumped for what to get loved ones for the holidays. How about deworming tablets donated to the needy in their honor? Or would you prefer breastfeeding classes for women in Indonesia? We round up some do-good gifts you can still buy in time. Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 11 2010 6:01 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Democrats Ramp Up War On GOP Health Benefits

While Republicans continue to plot ways to reverse the Affordable Care Act when they take over the House Jan. 5, Democrats are stepping up their attack on Republicans’ own health benefits. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 10 2010 2:28 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Toward A New Strategy For Fighting Cholera In Haiti

Public health advocates with a long history in Haiti say a vaccine should be used there to slow the spread of cholera. They also argue for more aggressive use of antibiotics to treat those ill with the disease. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 10 2010 2:00 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Johnson & Johnson Widens Recall Of Rolaids Softchews

In its latest big recall due to quality problems, Johnson & Johnson is pulling all batches of various Rolaids Softchews. The problem? Some consumers have found pieces of metal and wood inside the squishy acid-fighters. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 10 2010 9:02 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Just Thinking Harder Could Help You Lose Weight

If you imagine eating lots of M&Ms, scientists have found you won't consume as many real ones when given the chance The results, from a study published in the journal Science , illuminate how our thinking about food influences how much we eat...

Published Fri, Dec 10 2010 4:13 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Study Questions Cranberry Juice's Power Against Infections

A study in female college students found a placebo was as effective as cranberry juice for preventing repeat urinary tract infections. But an outside scientist says the results won't topple the research that says cranberry juice works well. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 09 2010 2:32 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Stripped-Down Health Plans Must Disclose Limitations To Consumers

The Obama administration will require plans that receive waivers from the health law's restrictions on annual benefit caps to write policyholders and spell out where their plans fall short and by how much. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 09 2010 11:38 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Outlook For Americans' Longevity Dips, As Deaths Of The Most Elderly Rise

People born in 2008 can expect to live 77.8 years, a decline of a little more than a month, from 77.0 years in 2007, according to a report just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 09 2010 9:41 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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