November 2011 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Study Lends Support To Long-Term Treatment With Statins

The latest update to a large study started in 1994 should go a long way toward dispelling any lingering worries that statins might increase risks of some illnesses, such as cancer. That was an early concern with the medicines, but one that hasn't...

Published Wed, Nov 23 2011 8:37 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Got Arthritis? Exercise Can Help

Daily exercise keeps arthritis from getting worse, doctors say. But a new study suggests that many adults with joint pain aren't trading in their Snuggies for water weights. Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 27 2011 9:01 PM by Shots - Health Blog

The Case For A 'Check In' Instead Of A Checkup

Instead of an annual check-up, many doctors suggest that a regular "check-in" is a better idea. At a check-in, you can discuss any health concerns you have and get the limited tests and preventive screenings that are appropriate and helpful...

Published Tue, Nov 01 2011 6:10 AM by Shots - Health Blog

CDC: Time To Curb 'Shocking' Epidemic Of Narcotics Overdoses

A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation's emergency rooms are seeing far more overdoses of prescription opioids such as OxyContin and Vicodin than heroin or cocaine. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 01 2011 2:34 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Rising Health Costs Lead Companies To Drop Part-Time Benefits

Wal-Mart may be setting a new trend by slashing health care for part-time workers. ATC host Robert Siegel chatted with John Rother, president of the National Coalition on Health Care, about the issue. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 02 2011 12:16 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Public Health Innovators On The Silver Screen

The first FastForward Health film festival aimed to start new discussions about nutrition, patient care, and community wellness. The organizers hoped to show that storytelling and art could be empowering for both patients and healthcare professionals...

Published Fri, Nov 04 2011 10:54 AM by Shots - Health Blog

To Get Kids Vaccinated, Some Pediatricians OK With Delays

The majority of pediatricians are okay with delaying childhood vaccines if parents ask to do that, according to a new survey. But they still overwhelmingly support vaccines and the current schedule, which requires 25 vaccines before age 2. Read More....

Published Mon, Nov 28 2011 8:41 AM by Shots - Health Blog

GOP Governors Hedge Bets On Health Insurance Exchanges

Thirteen states are receiving $220 million in a new round of grants to help them set up health insurance marketplaces under the health overhaul law; nine of those states are headed by GOP governors. Seven of those governors are part of a multi-state lawsuit...

Published Tue, Nov 29 2011 3:28 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Medicare Offers Expanded Coverage To Battle Expanding Waistlines

Medicare will now cover screening and counseling for obesity as a free preventive service. Advocates hope the decision will encourage private insurers and Medicaid to do the same. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 30 2011 2:53 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Supreme Court Sets Historic Showdown For Health Law

A decision striking down the law in its entirety would end provisions affecting millions of Americans. Opponents and supporters of the law welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to hear arguments about the law and bring a final answer on its constitutionality...

Published Mon, Nov 14 2011 1:49 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Fluoride In Drinking Water? No Thanks, Says Florida County

Public health officials say the evidence is solid that fluoridated drinking water helps protect teeth. But that hasn't stopped opponents from lobbying local governments against the practice. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 15 2011 1:38 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Why Brain Injuries Are More Common In Preemies

Each year more than 60,000 babies are born weighing less than 3.3 pounds. As scientists learn more about how brain injuries occur among these very premature infants, it could point the way to possible prevention and repair strategies. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 16 2011 9:01 PM by Shots - Health Blog

When to Worry About Smart Kids and Drugs

Do children with high IQs grow up to be drug abusers? That was the startling headline on a new research study. But lack of parental supervision and untreated mental health problems are far more likely to be issues, and those are things that parents can...

Published Fri, Nov 18 2011 7:09 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Why HPV Vaccination Of Boys May Be Easier

The idea that teenage girls might have sex is hard for many parents to accept, complicating the case for HPV immunization. For boys, sex is almost expected, so there may be less resistance to their vaccination. Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 06 2011 9:01 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Clear The Air: Scented Candles, Air Fresheners Can Be Irritating

Allergists see an uptick in problems reported by people sensitive to chemicals in products used to freshen up the home. The symptoms can be mistaken for allergies, but the treatment is different. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 08 2011 7:22 AM by Shots - Health Blog

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