April 2011 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Religious Exemption In Health Law Lets Some Skip Individual Coverage

Being part of a health care sharing ministries means you're exempt from requirements of the new federal health care law. But it may also mean you're covered for expensive pre-existing conditions. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 26 2011 8:09 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Tai Chi, A 'Medication In Motion,' Helps People With Heart Failure

It's hard to exercise when you have heart failure; shortness of breath and lack of energy are common. Tai chi, the ancient Chinese exercise, seems tailor made for people with this chronic condition. New research shows boosts mood, and improves quality...

Published Tue, Apr 26 2011 7:08 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Popular Painkillers Can Impair Antidepressants' Effectiveness

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs make SSRI antidepressants less effective, which may help account for the fact that the widely used antidepressants don't help many people. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 1:54 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Banishing Wrinkles With Botox May Make You Miss Others' Emotions

That Botox-smoothed brow may make it harder for someone to empathize with other people's feelings. That's because we tend to mirror each others' expressions while talking. And it may be the muscles of the face that help us key into those emotions...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 1:21 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Pediatricians To Feds: Protect Kids From Toxic Chemicals

BPA may be bad for kids, but nobody knows for sure. Chemicals don't have to be tested for health effects before they're used in consumer products. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 10:24 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Using Mosquitoes To Put The Bite On Malaria

Coming up with vaccine against malaria has proven to be exceedingly difficult. Dutch researchers have found some small success by "vaccinating" people with mosquito bites. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 5:50 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Your Health Podcast: 'Grapefruit DEET' And Night Shift Sleep

On this week's podcast, the search for wild greens in the city; bug repellent in citrus fruit; and a quick nap during a long night of work. Read More...

Published Sat, Apr 23 2011 4:00 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Why Use Tweezers To Play Operation When A Robot Will Do?

If you've never mastered the game of Operation, maybe a robot could help. A Johns Hopkins roboticist shows how it's done in a video that contrasts very high- and very low-tech approaches. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 22 2011 12:42 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Studies Suggest Higher Risk Of Blood Clots With Some Birth Control Pills

Two studies find evidence that a newer type of oral contraceptive may increase the risk a woman will develop dangerous blood clots. But a leading maker of the pills defended them and said the new studies are flawed. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 22 2011 10:40 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Many Bullies Get Pushed Around At Home

Bullies, their victims and kids who were both bullies and victims were far more likely to have been hurt by a family member or to have seen family violence than peers who weren't involved in bullying, data from Massachusetts show. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 22 2011 6:31 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Insomnia Plagues People Taking Antidepressants

Antidepressants leave many people struggling to fall asleep in the middle of the night. Insomnia, decreased concentration, and other symptoms that can make life miserable taking the medicines. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 21 2011 2:03 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Sugar May Be An Empty Nutrient, But Is It Poisonous?

Sugary foods can lead people to pack on the pounds. But there's scant science behind claims that sugar directly causes cancer, heart disease, and high cholesterol. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 21 2011 9:22 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Sleep Deprivation Weighs On Night Shift Workers

People can adapt to overnight work, but it is very hard to do. On their days off, people who work nights tend to switch back to the daytime schedules their friends and families keep. The switching dogs them when it is time to go back to work. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 21 2011 6:59 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

New York Backs Off Rules On Risky Kids Games

Bocce, tug of war and sack races were classified as activities with no significant risk. Horseshoes, capture the flag and all varieties of tag were classified as risk. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 20 2011 1:56 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

3 In 4 U.S. Prescriptions Are Now For Generic Drugs

As more brand-name drugs lose patent protection, use of inexpensive generic medicines continues to rise. Later this year cholesterol-fighter Lipitor will become available as a generic in the U.S., a change that will add more fuel to the trend. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 20 2011 10:54 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

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