January 2012 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

New Restrictions On Abortion Almost Tied Record Last Year

The 69 new laws limiting reproductive rights in 2011 were one short of the record set in 1999. And action is already heating up for 2012, with several states looking at "personhood" ballot amendments, which define life as beginning at fertilization...

Published Thu, Jan 19 2012 12:12 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Spot Quiz: Name The Health Issue That Affects 1 In 5 Americans

A new report from the federal government says 20 percent of Americans have this health condition each year. Do you know which one it is? Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 19 2012 2:26 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Hospitals Take Page From Frequent Traveler Programs

To attract and keep new patients, hospitals are offering a range of special benefits, including free or low-cost health screenings and educational sessions on diet and exercise. There's also free valet parking for a lucky few. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 24 2012 7:22 AM by Shots - Health Blog

A Dozen Cases Of Tuberculosis That Resists All Drugs Found In India

Infectious disease specialists say there will surely be more cases of totally drug-resistant tuberculosis in India and other countries where cases of TB that don't respond to some drugs are being inadequately treated. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 11 2012 6:55 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Study: 1 in 14 People Has Oral HPV Infection

Men were much more likely to have an oral HPV infection than women. And people who have had more sex partners and more frequent sex were more likely to be positive for HPV. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 27 2012 9:50 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Heavy Doctors Avoid Heavy Discussions About Weight

Physicians who pack on the pounds discuss weight loss less frequently with obese patients than doctors who have normal weights, a study finds. Overweight and obese physicians expressed greater confidence in prescribing weight-loss drugs than other doctors...

Published Fri, Jan 27 2012 11:34 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Gingrich Calls For Panel To Look At Rules For In Vitro Clinics

Gingrich has long been a strong backer of federal funding for scientific research. In 2001 his support extended to research on stem cells derived from human embryos left over from in vitro fertilization efforts. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2012 12:04 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Why Millions Of Prescriptions Will No Longer Be Filled At Walgreens

Starting this year, many Americans may be surprised to find that their local Walgreens or Duane Reade is no longer in their insurance network. That's because of a dispute between two health care giants. If the back of your insurance card says Express...

Published Mon, Jan 09 2012 12:25 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Listen Up, Walkers: Watch Out For Traffic When Wearing Headphones

A study of accidents involving pedestrians wearing headphones suggests a real risk from the audio distraction. Fumbling with or listening to music players can divert attention from dangers. The audio can also drown out sounds of trouble. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 17 2012 12:10 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Start Early To Curb Heart Risks For A Lifetime

Middle-aged men with two common risk factors have a 50-50 chance of having a serious heart attack or stroke as they grow older, a new study finds. The findings suggest that taming risks early in life can make big difference later on. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 25 2012 2:35 PM by Shots - Health Blog

A Permanent Home That Allows Drinking Helps Homeless Drink Less

Homeless people may stand a better chance of improving their health when offered a permanent place to live without a requirement for sobriety, the results from a Seattle center suggest. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 23 2012 8:08 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Seeing Doctors' Notes Could Help Patients Change Ways

For patients, the effect of seeing their doctors' notes in black and white can be huge. A note labeling a patient as obese, for example, may be much more effective than a physician's advice to lose weight. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 17 2012 8:35 AM by Shots - Health Blog

India Marks A Year Free Of Polio

The absence of a new polio case in India is a milestone in the decades-long effort to wipe the poliovirus from the face of the planet. Only a few years ago, India reported more polio cases than any other country in the world. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 13 2012 1:48 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Porn Industry Faces Condom Requirement In Los Angeles

Under the rule, filmmakers would only get a permit to make a porn film if they require condoms on the set. The measure aims to reduce the transmission of disease. But some in the industry say the rule goes too far. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 18 2012 11:53 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Middle-Aged Brains Are Already Past Their Prime

A study of more than 7,000 British civil servants finds that age-related declines in cognitive ability start as early as 45. The results suggest that efforts to head off mental problems late in life need to begin in middle age, the study's authors...

Published Fri, Jan 06 2012 8:46 AM by Shots - Health Blog

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