July 2011 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

***-Feeding Can Be Worth HIV Risks In Developing World

In countries that lack clean water and an affordable, reliable supply of infant formula, the World Health Organization recommends that HIV-positive mothers exclusively ***-feed their infants for the first six months. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 06 2011 2:04 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Hospice Companies Zero In On Nursing Home Patients

A federal audit finds Medicare spending on hospice care for patients in nursing homes increased by 69 percent to $4.9 billion over just four years. Much of the increase was due to longer duration of hospice care in nursing homes compared with services...

Published Thu, Jul 21 2011 5:32 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Thanks From Shots

Most people who answered a survey about Shots said the blog is satisfying and easy to navigate. A few respondents said the blog has slipped in its coverage or is superficial. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 05 2011 12:47 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Cognitive Dissonance: Euphoria Fancy Food Recalls 'Uneviscerated Fish'

Euphoria Fancy Food recalled some preserved herring after New York government inspectors found it wasn't properly gutted before processing. The salted herring could carry a risk of botulism. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 22 2011 7:18 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Cooling Centers: Where The Hot Go To Chill

For people who need to escape the heat wave blanketing much of the U.S. this week, some cities are offering the public access to cooling centers. Scorching heat is a deadlier weather risk than freezing cold or even tornadoes. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 20 2011 12:54 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Record Drug Shortages Strain Hospitals' Ability To Cope

Last year was the worst ever for drug shortages at the nation's hospitals, according to a nationwide survey. Shortages have led to delays in patient care and made pharmacists scramble to find alternatives. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 12 2011 10:32 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Sleep On Surgery Choice For Obstructive Apnea

Sleep medicine specialists say surgery to treat obstructive apnea isn't the best first choice. Start with a breathing device called a continuous positive airway pressure mask, they recommend. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 12 2011 5:59 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

A Road Map For Ending Malaria Deaths

The World Health Organization said it's possible to end deaths from malaria as soon as 2015. Now the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is out with a map that shows how it could be done. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 06 2011 12:17 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Twitter Provides A Trove Of Health Trends

Social and computer scientists are figuring out how to mine Tweets for intelligence of all sorts. Now some resourceful researchers are figuring out ways to mine Twitter data to find health trends. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 13 2011 1:33 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Your Health Podcast: Calorie Counts To Costly Vaccines

This week we'll discuss the First Lady's answer for people with limited access to fresh and health food. Restaurant calorie counts are also on the menu — some restaurants are better than others at estimating how much energy is in their dishes...

Published Sat, Jul 23 2011 3:53 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Chickenpox Deaths Plummet With Help Of Vaccine

Death from chicken pox is exceedingly rare these days. But the one-dose vaccine doesn't provide lifelong protection from chicken pox, so public health experts now recommend two doses. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 2:21 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Birth Control Without Copays Could Become Mandatory

Is birth control part of preventive care for women? That's the question before an independent panel of experts. And their decision could force insurance companies to fully cover the cost of the pill and other prescription contraceptives. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 18 2011 2:15 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Restrictions On Abortion Multiply This Year

In the first half of 2011, states enacted a record 162 new laws or changes to existing laws that affect reproductive health. There were 80 new abortion restrictions — more than double the previous record of 34 seen in 2005. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 14 2011 9:23 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Got PMS? Marketers Want You To Reach For The Milk Carton

An edgy marketing campaign from California milk processors touts milk as a remedy for premenstrual symptoms. An independent researcher says there's merit to the claims, but low-fat and skim milk would be the best choices. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 14 2011 3:26 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Doctors May Misread Expressions When Seeing A Parkinson's Patient

When Parkinson's disease affects patients' expressions, it can be hard for doctors to assess them. Cultural and and gender stereotypes can further complicate the judgment. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:11 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

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