August 2011 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Report: Vaccines Are Safe, Hazards Few And Far Between

Autism isn't linked to childhood vaccines, according to a new review from the Institute of Medicine, but vaccines aren't free of risks. The committee found that most serious health problems were linked to two live vaccines, the ones for measles...

Published Thu, Aug 25 2011 10:45 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Coconut Water To The Rescue? Parsing The Medical Claims

According to some companies, coconut water is the ideal treatment for dehydration and "can be safely injected directly into the bloodstream." We ask doctors whether they'd ever recommend coconut water to patients. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 8:03 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Can Potatoes Give Your Health A Boost? A Chemist Thinks So

Potatoes may lower blood pressure if they're cooked right, according to new research. Beneficial compounds in potatoes may survive microwaving better than deep-frying. And avoiding the extra fat may make the weight gain linked to potatoes in other...

Published Wed, Aug 31 2011 2:47 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Captain Morgan, The Rum Pirate, Lends A Knee To Hip Dislocation

The Captain Morgan technique was used by doctors fix hip dislocation in 12 patients, a study finds. The captain's pose turns out to be a good way for doctors to apply force to the hip without having to crawl up on the patient's gurney. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 12 2011 8:40 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Kids Can Work Out In The Heat, As Long As They Play It Safe

Children and teens can handle exercise on a sweltering summer day, doctors say. But withholding water doesn't toughen up an athlete. Coaches, parents, and kids all need to know how to avoid potentially deadly heatstroke. That's especially true...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2011 10:01 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Why Toilet Training Can Trip Up Parents and Doctors

Toilet training sparks strong feelings from parents. But there's very little evidence on what methods are best for children's health, both in the short term and through childhood. So parents must choose from conflicting advice on what will work...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2011 1:25 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

In Nigeria, Selling Men On Birth Control Is An Uphill Battle

Nigeria's birth rate remain high. Rather than reach out to women, one family planning program is reaching out to men to promote the use of long-term contraception. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 09 2011 10:39 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Organic Poultry Farms Have Fewer Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds

Bacteria resistant to antibiotics used in meat production can make their way to humans through the meat itself and the environment — like waterways contaminated with runoff. But one study found that there were fewer of these bacteria on organic farms...

Published Wed, Aug 10 2011 11:02 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Think You're An Auditory Or Visual Learner? Scientists Say It's Unlikely

Researchers say there's no evidence to support the widely held belief that there are distinct visual, auditory and kinetic learning styles. Though an industry has sprung up around the idea, psychologists recommend other approaches to help kids retain...

Published Sun, Aug 28 2011 9:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Can CT Scans Be Made Smarter To Use Safer Amounts Of Radiation?

Making CT scans safer should start with simple step of figuring out how much radiation you actually need to get the job done, researchers say. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 11 2011 8:03 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Gene Therapy Advance Trains Immune System To Fight Leukemia

Gene therapists are looking for persistence. They want the therapeutic gene to stick around and help T-cells fight cancer cells. And in the new studies, that's what they got, but don't expect to find the treatment at a hospital near you any time...

Published Thu, Aug 11 2011 8:58 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Cell Phones Could Help Doctors Stay Ahead Of An Epidemic

Researchers tracked the movements of cell phone users through their SIM cards in Haiti during the cholera epidemic. Their study shows that cell phone data could help doctors and others better provide relief during a disaster or epidemic. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 30 2011 9:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Latest Frontier In Reducing Childhood Mortality: Neonatal Deaths

In the last two decades, neonatal mortality rates have declined. But in eight countries, including five in Africa, the rates have climbed. Overall, 41 percent of deaths in kids under five now happen during the period soon after birth. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 31 2011 9:57 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

First Death In Mysterious Salmonella Outbreak Tied To Ground Turkey

Government investigators have linked the illnesses of 77 people across the country to a strain of salmonella that is resistant to many antibiotics. The likely culprit is ground turkey, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read...

Published Wed, Aug 03 2011 6:42 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Lots Of Acne Treatments, But Scant Evidence For Which Ones To Choose

Researchers say that little is known about how well products to treat acne compare against each other. That means that dermatologists could be prescribing the wrong treatments to some patients. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 31 2011 12:44 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

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