May 2011 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

College Grads' Parting Homework: Pick Health Insurance

College students have 30 days from the end of their student health plan to get on their parents' insurance plan. Under the new federal health law, young adults can stay on their parents' plan until age 26. Read More...

Published Tue, May 03 2011 6:14 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

What's In Your Painkiller? Study Finds Most Are Clueless

Researchers also looked at proposed elements on labels that warned about the dangers of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. Read More...

Published Tue, May 03 2011 10:51 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Home Births, While Still Uncommon, Are On The Rise In U.S.

More U.S. babies are being born at home. Researchers also found that the number of babies born at home that are preterm or have a low birth weight has dropped. Read More...

Published Mon, May 23 2011 1:35 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

After Tornado, Patients Transferred From Missouri Hospital

St. John's Regional Medical Center evacuated its 183 patients Sunday night and triaged them at an undamaged hospital across the street. Hospital officials say they are still trying to track down patients who had been in the facility. Read More...

Published Mon, May 23 2011 2:22 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

CDC: Developmental Disabilities Affect 1 In 7 U.S. Kids

About 1 in 7 children in the U.S. has a developmental disability, such as autism, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence, as determined by parents' answers to a survey, has increased 2 percentage...

Published Mon, May 23 2011 11:49 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Who Pays For Unintended Pregnancies?

The cost of unintended pregnancies is large, and much of the bill — about $11 billion per year — is ultimately picked up by the government, a new study finds. Read More...

Published Thu, May 19 2011 7:38 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

House Moves Ahead With Bill To Bar Tax Subsidies For Abortion

Republicans in the House of Representatives are bringing to a vote a bill that would eliminate tax subsidies for health insurance plans that cover abortion. Some small business owners say it could have unintended consequences that penalize them. Read...

Published Wed, May 04 2011 9:58 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Your Health Podcast: Diets And Dicey Insects

On this week's podcast we'll hear about diets that claim to fight inflammation and win the admiration of Consumer Reports . We'll also hear about a community in South Korea with surprisingly high rates of autism. Read More...

Published Sat, May 14 2011 4:00 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Medicare Shuffle For House Republicans?

Where do House Republicans stand when it comes to Medicare cuts as formal negotiations on cutting the deficit begin? They're not ready to show their cards just yet. Read More...

Published Thu, May 05 2011 12:11 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Corporations On The Bus: Drug And Device Makers Splurge At Heart Meeting

Last year, almost half of the $16 million collected by the Heart Rhythm Society came from makers of drugs and devices, ProPublica reports. More than $5 million in industry largesse came in the form of sponsorships and support of the group's big annual...

Published Fri, May 06 2011 8:37 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Study: Boosting Good Cholesterol With Niacin Did Not Cut Heart Risks

A federal study testing prescription-strength niacin as an add-on to cholesterol-lowering statins to prevent heart disease was stopped early because the niacin did not work. There was also a slight increase in stroke risk for people taking the prescription...

Published Thu, May 26 2011 10:03 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Laser Back Surgery Clinics Reap Profits, Complaints

The booming business at for-profit outpatient laser surgery clinics comes at a high price for insurers and some patients. And the rate of serious complaints for treatments of back pain is higher than those for other outpatient procedures. Read More.....

Published Wed, May 04 2011 1:33 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Swedish Study Finds Surgery For Prostate Cancer Better Than Waiting

A long-running study suggests that surgical removal of the prostate gland in young men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer may be better than waiting to see if it gets worse. Still, a study of the treatment options has limitations. Read More...

Published Wed, May 04 2011 2:34 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Big Pharma's Golden Age Leads To Generics Windfall

Patents are expiring on medicines launched during the 1990s, triggering a wave of new generic drugs. These days most prescriptions are filled with generics, which can save consumers on copays or the amount those without insurance have to pay out of their...

Published Thu, May 19 2011 1:10 PM 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

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