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The Doctor Will Tweet You Now

A look at doctors on Twitter found about half their tweets had something to do with health or medicine. About 3 percent of their tweets were found to be unprofessional, according to a new analysis. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 17 2011 1:38 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog
GOP Takes Latest Abortion Fight To The Tax Code

One GOP backed bill would make it more expensive for people to buy private health insurance that includes coverage for abortions. The abortion bills face strong opposition in the Senate. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 08 2011 12:41 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog
Nearly 10,000 Kids A Year Injured In Cribs, Bassinets And Playpens

Falls are the biggest problem and caused two-thirds of injuries. Cribs accounted for 83 percent of the problems over the 19-year study period. About 1 in 5 injuries were concussions or other head injuries that didn't break the skin. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 17 2011 6:36 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog
Health Hardliners To GOP: Most Americans Are 'Over-Insured'

The conservative group FreedomWorks recommends a system of vouchers to replace Medicare, Medicaid and provisions of the new health law. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 16 2011 1:26 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

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