December 2011 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

A Rarity: Earn More, Pay More For Health Coverage

Most companies don't factor in differences in pay when it comes to health premiums. Yet it's common for there to be different rates for single, couple and family coverage and for different types of plans. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 06 2011 6:55 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Young People Put Dent In Nursing Shortage

Persistent shortages of nurses may be coming to an end. The ranks of registered nurses are expected to grow at roughly the same rate as the population between now and 2030, a new study finds. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 05 2011 1:06 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Teens Aren't the Rampant Sexting Maniacs We Thought

Teens aren't the rampant texters that we've been led to believe. In fact, they're pretty darned modest. That's the news from a survey of middle and high schoolers. Just 1 percent of teenagers said they had created or appeared in sexually...

Published Mon, Dec 05 2011 9:47 AM by Shots - Health Blog

What's Behind A Temper Tantrum? Scientists Deconstruct The Screams

Toddlers outfitted with high-tech wireless recording devices have helped researchers discover that tantrums have a very distinct, predictable pattern. Understanding that tantrums have a rhythm can not only help parents know when to intervene, but also...

Published Mon, Dec 05 2011 2:16 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Siri's Position On Abortion? A Glitch, Not Conspiracy, Apple Says

When it was discovered earlier this week that Apple's new iPhone assistant had trouble telling users where to find abortion providers, abortion rights groups immediately cried foul. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 02 2011 3:08 PM by Shots - Health Blog

US AIDS Chief Says Tipping Point Is In Sight

The cost to treat HIV-positive people in the developing world has dropped dramatically. And a key U.S. official says that the lower costs make it possible to treat many more people without increasing spending. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 02 2011 1:33 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Insurance Brokers' Fees Won't Count As A Health Care Expense

That decision, in one of the regulations for implementing the health overhaul, is sure to disappoint insurance agents, as you might have guessed. But it's more important than you might have imagined. The ruling makes it more likely that insurers will...

Published Fri, Dec 02 2011 11:50 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Working Moms Multitask, And Stress, More Than Dads

The mothers in a new study spent 10.5 more hours every week multitasking at home compared with working fathers — doing typical chores like cooking and laundry, or working from home, while also attending to the kids. And those women reported much greater...

Published Fri, Dec 02 2011 8:09 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Apps Can Help You Take A Pill, But Privacy's A Big Question

Apps that track personal health information can be really convenient. But they may be a big privacy risk. App makers aren't controlled by federal health privacy laws, so what they do with sensitive information is up to them. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 02 2011 8:08 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Catholic Groups Fight Contraceptive Rule, But Many Already Offer Coverage

Catholic bishops are lobbying the Obama administration to change new regulations requiring most employers to offer prescription birth control at no cost as part of their health insurance plans. They say it violates their religious beliefs, but many Catholic...

Published Thu, Dec 01 2011 9:01 PM by Shots - Health Blog

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