June 2011 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

As Abortion Debate Resurfaces, Americans Remain 'Remarkably Split'

An NPR-Thomson Reuters poll finds 52 percent of Americans believe abortion should remain legal in all or most cases. Yet 59 percent said they believe having an abortion is wrong. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 01 2011 2:08 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Rare Bacterial Strain Identified As Cause Of European Outbreak

The strain of E. coli has genes that appear to account for its toxicity and the high rate of kidney problems among patients. The germ is also armed with genes that would help it defeat common antibiotics. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 02 2011 6:59 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Study: Food Allergies Affect 1 in 13 Kids

Some 8 percent of kids have some sort of food allergy. The most common foods causing problems are peanuts, milk and shellfish. Among kids, teens are the most prone to severe reactions. Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 20 2011 8:00 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Your Health Podcast: A Nutritious Plate And Foreign Accent Syndrome

This week we talk about a new symbol for healthy meals that will replace the food pyramid and the World Health Organization's decision to list cellphones as a possible carcinogen. Read More...

Published Sat, Jun 04 2011 5:56 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Junk Food Near Schools May Be Trivial Factor For Kids' Weight

Researchers in Maine found no significant relationship between the proximity of unhealthful food stores to schools and high school students' weight. But a critic said the study was too small to answer the question definitively. Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 20 2011 2:58 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Serious Surgical Mistakes Persist, Despite Safety Rules

Hospitals and outpatient centers have mandatory rules for surgeons to help them avoid operating on the wrong patient — or part of the patient. But patient safety experts say these devastating mistakes continue unabated and a more comprehensive approach...

Published Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:24 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Food Industry And Health Experts Face Off Over Package Labeling

The food industry's efforts to make finding nutritious food easier may instead make it more confusing for consumers to understand, say health and food experts writing in the New England Journal of Medicine . Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 22 2011 2:54 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

AMA Speaks Up On Comparative Effectiveness

The medical establishment was pretty slow accepting evidence-based practice guidelines that would standardize a starting place for care of many patients showing the same symptoms. Now, the departing president of the American Medical Association talks...

Published Fri, Jun 24 2011 8:13 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

For Pesticides: Apples Are Worst, Onions The Best

An advocacy group came up with a shopping guide for consumers concerned about pesticide residues in produce. The group's "Dirty Dozen" is headlined by apples, celery and strawberries. The fruits and vegetables lowest in pesticides were led...

Published Mon, Jun 13 2011 7:52 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

FDA: Sunscreens Will Get More Scrutiny, New Labels

The Food and Drug Administration expects the changes will help people find the right sunscreen to protect against sunburn, reduce the risk of skin cancer and prevent premature skin aging. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 14 2011 11:59 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Outpatient Medical Errors May Surpass Those In Hospitals

High rates of malpractice in hospital settings have been well-known for more than a decade. But a new study says that malpractice claims from outpatient care accounted for more than half of all malpractice payouts in 2009, the last year studied. Read...

Published Wed, Jun 15 2011 9:51 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Genome Maps Solve Medical Mystery For Calif. Twins

The story of a pair of twins whose genomes were sequenced to help solve their medical mystery suggests new possibilities about the role of genomics in making diagnosis more precise. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 16 2011 7:24 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

U.S. Cancer Death Rates Decline, But Disparities Persist

Cancer death rates are falling, but the disease remains a big killer. The American Cancer Society figures there will be nearly 1.6 million new cancers diagnosed this year, and about 572,000 cancer-related deaths. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 17 2011 9:14 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

A Baby's Skin Is No Match For The Sun

Almost all the studies on sun exposure and sunscreen have been done in adults, which makes it difficult for doctors to make recommendations grounded in evidence for youngsters. Still, it's clear that the sensitive skin of infants and toddlers needs...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2011 2:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

In Latest Diet Ranking, DASH Races To The Top

A diet called Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, is U.SNews & World Report's top all-around pick. The diet keeps a tight lid on saturated fat and cholesterol and encourages eating of food rich in protein, fiber and nutrients, such...

Published Tue, Jun 07 2011 2:52 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

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