May 2011 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Pills May Be Just As Good As Inhalers For Asthmatic Kids

Researchers say that anti-inflammatory asthma drugs that come in pills can be good alternatives to inhalers, especially for children. But the study comes with some heavy caveats. Read More...

Published Thu, May 05 2011 5:20 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Verdict: Haiti's Cholera Outbreak Originated In U.N. Camp

A United Nations panel finds that cholera spread quickly from a U.N. camp in the upper Artibonite River valley to waters used by tens of thousands of Haitians for bathing, washing and drinking. Read More...

Published Fri, May 06 2011 5:57 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Plague Infects New Mexico Man

A 58-year-old New Mexico man was hospitalized for a week after showing up at an emergency room in April with a high fever and pain in his lower abdomen and groin. He represents the first case of plague reported in the U.S. this year. Read More...

Published Mon, May 09 2011 6:36 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Jenny Craig: Winner, Winner, Diet Dinner!

In a review of seven big-name diets, Consumer Reports rated Jenny Craig the best weight-loss plan. Jenny Craig easily beat second-place finisher Slim-Fast. Weight Watchers came in third. Read More...

Published Tue, May 10 2011 5:46 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Some States Want Medical Spending Minimums For Insurers Relaxed

Consumers in nine states expect to receive millions in rebates from their health insurers on this year's premiums because insurers did not hit a spending target for medical care. But consumer advocates say most insurers should be able to meet the...

Published Tue, May 10 2011 2:07 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Curbs On Ads For New Drugs Could Be A Mixed Bag

The value of a moratorium on consumer ads for new drugs would hinge on whether a reduction in unexpected side effects outweighed lost health benefits from reduced use of effective medicines, a Congressional Budget Office report says. Read More...

Published Fri, May 27 2011 5:36 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Your Health Podcast: Doctors Misbehaving And Measles Raging

On this week's podcast, we'll be discussing a survey of doctors that found they often see each other disrupting patient care or collegial relationships. We also have a story on calcium supplements for postmenopausal women, who may not need as...

Published Sat, May 28 2011 4:18 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Cellphones May Be A Cancer Risk After All

The finding by a panel of experts that cellphones are a possible carcinogen is a bit of surprise. Only last year, the largest study to date found scant evidence to support a link between cellphones and brain cancers. Read More...

Published Tue, May 31 2011 10:01 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

A Curious Case Of Foreign Accent Syndrome

An Oregon woman woke up from dental surgery with a European accent. Hers is a rare disorder usually caused by an injury to the part of the brain that controls speech. Read More...

Published Tue, May 31 2011 9:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

If Health Care Is A Right, Does That Make Doctors Slaves?

Liberal Sen. Bernie Sanders and conservative Sen. Rand Paul used a hearing on emergency room use to engage in an unusual debate about whether health care is a right. Read More...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 12:15 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Massive Clean Up Is No Cure For Hoarding

Researchers are finding that hoarding worsens with age. They're also learning that one of the best ways to help hoarders is to slowly build trust and organizing skills, rather than doing massive clean-outs. Read More...

Published Mon, May 02 2011 8:57 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Feds Cracks Down On 'Bogus' STD Remedies

The Food and Drug Administration warns consumers there are no over-the-counter drugs or dietary supplements approved to treat or prevent sexually transmitted diseases. People who know or suspect they are infected with an STD should consult a health professional...

Published Tue, May 03 2011 12:33 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

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