November 2011 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Wal-Mart's Clarification On Health Care Leaves Room For Big Moves

Even after downplaying some parts of a document requesting partners for future health care ventures, Wal-Mart's ambitions to do something bigger in providing medial services in its stores remains clear. The company is seeking help in managing chronic...

Published Thu, Nov 10 2011 7:20 AM by Shots - Health Blog

'Personhood' Divides Anti-Abortion Groups

Some foes of abortion haven't supported efforts to define legal personhood as beginning with the fertilization of a human egg because of concerns about unintended consequences. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 09 2011 2:12 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Wal-Mart Plans Ambitious Expansion Into Medical Care

The nation's biggest retailer is planning to offer a wide range of medical care in U.S. stores. A Wal-Mart document seeking partners for the effort says the company aims to become the "largest provider of primary healthcare services in the nation...

Published Tue, Nov 08 2011 9:01 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Conservative Appeals Court Judge Writes Opinion Upholding Health Law

The 2-1 ruling by the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., affirms the health insurance mandate at the core of law. The majority found the mandate to be consistent with Congress' constitutional authority to regulate interstate commerce. Read...

Published Tue, Nov 08 2011 10:32 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Unhappiest Hospital Patients Are In New York City, Chicago And Florida

Patients in those places gave some of the lowest evaluations of their hospital stays, Medicare data show. The surveys asked patients how well their doctors and nurses communicated, whether their pain was always handled welland whether their rooms were...

Published Tue, Nov 08 2011 8:55 AM 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

Poor Economy May Be Coloring Views Of Nation's Health

A nationwide poll found that 45 percent of people thought the health of Americans had become worse during the past five years, and 40 percent thought it had stayed about the same. Only 13 percent thought it was better. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 07 2011 11:55 AM by Shots - Health Blog

What Not To Buy Online: Lollipops Laced With Chickenpox

As an alternative to vaccinations, a Tennessee woman offered lollipops smeared with chickenpox virus. Health officials said that the chickenpox vaccine is much safer, and that mailing pathogens is both illegal and dangerous. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 07 2011 9:18 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Second Thoughts On Pills For Babies Who Spit Up

Even though some popular heartburn medicines haven't been approved to treat babies, the medicines are being prescribed as a remedy for spitting up. Another option: modifying Mom's diet to make her *** milk more palatable. Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 06 2011 9:01 PM 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

Second Thoughts On Medicines For Babies Who Spit Up

Even though some popular heartburn medicines haven't been approved to treat babies, the medicines are being prescribed as a remedy for spitting up. Another option: modifying Mom's diet to make her *** milk more palatable. Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 06 2011 9:01 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

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Wal-Mart's Clarification On Health Care Leaves Room For Big Moves

'Personhood' Divides Anti-Abortion Groups

Wal-Mart Plans Ambitious Expansion Into Medical Care

Conservative Appeals Court Judge Writes Opinion Upholding Health Law

Unhappiest Hospital Patients Are In New York City, Chicago And Florida

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

Poor Economy May Be Coloring Views Of Nation's Health

What Not To Buy Online: Lollipops Laced With Chickenpox

Second Thoughts On Pills For Babies Who Spit Up

Why HPV Vaccination Of Boys May Be Easier

Second Thoughts On Medicines For Babies Who Spit Up

Public Health Innovators On The Silver Screen

Pumped-Up Hoodia Weight-Loss Claims Put Vacation House On Block

Insurance Penalties For Smokers Draw Wide Support

A Disco Beat Isn't Enough For CPR Stardom