September 2011 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

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

Babesia In The Blood? There Should Be A Test For That

There's no test for a malaria-like parasite that has sickened people after blood transfusions. A recent report of illnesses tied to donated blood demonstrates the need for an assay, an American Red Cross researcher says. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 09 2011 1:53 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Same Plant, New Month: Cargill Ground Turkey Recall, Take 2

A food safety expert says there are a few possible explanations for a new recall of ground turkey involving the same plant and the same strain of drug resistant bacteria that led to a massive recall in August. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 12 2011 1:15 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

USDA To Ban 6 More Strains Of E. Coli In Ground Beef

Meat processors warn the move will cause consumers to pay more for meat, but some large companies like Costco already require suppliers to prove their products are free from several strains of E. coli banned by the new rule. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 9:33 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Fatal Car Crashes Drop For 16-Year-Olds, Rise For Older Teens

Tougher licensing laws may explain the findings of a study that analyzed more than 130,000 fatal teen crashes over 22 years. Experts note that teens who wait until they are 18 can get their license without jumping through as many hoops — or facing as...

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 9:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Bioethicists Offer Reward For Proof On HPV Vaccine Claim

Now there's money riding on Rep. Bachmann's claims that a cervical cancer vaccine is harmful. Two prominent bioethicists said they will pay more than $10,000 if claims that the HPV vaccine caused mental retardation can be proved. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 7:29 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

First Lady Leans On Darden Restaurants To Shave Calories Off Menus

The company has pledged to reduce its calorie and sodium footprints with a goal of 10 percent reduction over the next five years and 20 percent in the next decade. It says its restaurants will also downsize meal portions. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 2:16 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Teens And Tweens Find They Too Need Vaccines To Attend School

The HPV vaccine has been attracting all the controversy lately, but dozens of states mandate that teens and preteens get other vaccines. California is in the midst of getting 3 million children immunized for whooping cough, in an effort to stop an outbreak...

Published Sun, Sep 18 2011 8:00 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

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