September 2011 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

University Of New Hampshire Reverses Course On Ban Of Energy Drinks

The president of the University of New Hampshire put the kibosh on a planned ban of energy drinks on campus after concluding those offered contained about the same amount of caffeine as other beverages, including coffee. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 30 2011 9:26 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

One Price Of Fatherhood: Low Testosterone

Scientists found that single men who started out with relatively high testosterone levels were more likely than other men to become fathers. But once a baby arrived, testosterone levels plummeted. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 8:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Pediatricians Fact-Check Bachmann's Bashing of HPV Vaccine

The American Academy of Pediatrics said there is no validity to statements that a vaccine against cervical cancer is dangerous and can lead to mental retardation. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 2:54 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Why You Should Wash A Melon Before Chowing Down

An outbreak of listeriosis linked to cantaloupes has led to the deaths of four people. Most of the cases have occurred in Colorado and New Mexico. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 14 2011 2:12 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Tempest In A Lunch Box: Arsenic Traces In Apple Juice

Dr. Oz isn't the only one whose testing has turned up arsenic in apple juice. But his methods have been challenged, and the Food and Drug Administration maintains the drink remains safe to consume. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 1:15 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Doctors Call For Pullback On Narcotics For Chronic Pain

An editorial published in the Archives of Internal Medicine says there's a troubling shortfall in the evidence to support the use of narcotics like Oxycontin for long-term treatment of pain. And, there's ample evidence of harm. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 2:26 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

What We Eat Shapes Microbe Societies Inside Us

The microbes in the human intestine exert a powerful influence on nutrition and health. Turns out that you can control the bacteria, too. Researchers have found what you eat has a big effect on the microbes inside your gut. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 1:30 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Cracking The Conundrum Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The cause of the disease is still unknown, but researchers have found some treatments that may help. One psychiatrist says that when patients adopt a more positive attitude about their symptoms, it often translates into greater confidence and more energy...

Published Mon, Sep 05 2011 3:00 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Haggle, Don't Settle, When It Comes To Health Costs

Most patients don't negotiate with doctors and hospitals over the cost of health care. Consumer Reports says it's time they did. The shopping mavens say doctors can deliver better care for less if patients let them know that cost is an issue....

Published Tue, Sep 06 2011 1:28 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Med Schools Fall Short On LGBT Education

In a survey of medical school deans, researchers found that most schools aren't devoting much time to ***, gay, bisexual and transgender health issues. This issue mirrors the medical community's weak understanding about the specific health risks...

Published Wed, Sep 07 2011 9:20 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Fewer Shots Of HPV Vaccine May Still Protect Against Cancer

Two doses of the HPV vaccine may be enough to protect women against the virus that causes cervical cancer, according to a new study. After four years, women who had just one or two shots had the same infection rate as women who had three shots. That could...

Published Thu, Sep 08 2011 12:47 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

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