July 2012 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Texas Gov. Perry Says No To Medicaid Expansion

Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry called the federal health overhaul law a "power grab" and rejected an expansion of Medicaid in the state to cover more people with low incomes. The recent Supreme Court ruling on the administration's health...

Published Mon, Jul 09 2012 10:58 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Virus Suspected In Mysterious Cambodian Outbreak

Scientists have found enterovirus 71 in samples taken from children sickened in Cambodia. The virus can cause hand, foot and mouth disease. Symptoms of that illness are consistent with those reported in an outbreak that has been seen since April. Read...

Published Mon, Jul 09 2012 8:56 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Under Pressure, Pfizer Agrees To Change Vitamin Claims

Under an agreement between the drugmaker and the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Pfizer won't make claims about "*** health" or "colon health" for Centrum products. In return, the consumer group agreed not to take legal...

Published Fri, Jul 06 2012 8:58 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Medicaid Expansion: Who's In? Who's Out?

Five states have said they will not expand Medicaid in the week since the Supreme Court's decision ruled the administration's health law could not be used to force the change. Low-income people who aren't poor enough to qualify for Medicaid...

Published Thu, Jul 05 2012 1:47 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Mysterious Illness Claims Children's Lives In Cambodia

Cambodian health authorities say the majority of the ailment's victims have been under 7. They suffered high fevers, followed by severe respiratory problems, and in some cases neurological symptoms. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 05 2012 7:30 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Picking The Right Shades: How To Protect Your Peepers

Besides damaging your skin, the summer sun's ultraviolet rays can also hurt your eyes. Over time, exposure to UV rays can can raise the risk for cataracts and other eye problems. Take care by wearing proper sunglasses. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 04 2012 7:17 AM by Shots - Health Blog

New Home Test For HIV May Cut Down New Infections

Public health officials hope OraQuick, which just won the FDA's approval, will help identify some of the nearly quarter-million Americans who are infected with HIV but don't know it. These unknowingly infected people are one reason why there are...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 3:04 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Glaxo Settlement Pulls Back Curtain On Drug Marketing

The government released a slew of documents in the Glaxo settlement that serve as a one-stop guide to sales practices that allegedly ran rampant for years. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 12:04 PM by Shots - Health Blog

True Or False? Elected Officials Interpret The Health Law

Though elected officials have strong opinions on both sides of the healthcare law, it seems that some are hazy on the details. Test your own knowledge of what the health care ruling means for Americans. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 11:28 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Consumer Reports Expands Its Ratings To Doctors

Choosing a physician is never easy. But if you're in the market for a doctor, newly published ratings and a few practical tips could make the process a little less bewildering. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 7:30 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Consumer Reports Extends Its Ratings To Doctors

Choosing a physician is never easy. But if you're in the market for a doctor, newly published ratings and a few practical tips could make the process a little less bewildering. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 7:30 AM by Shots - Health Blog

A Parasite Carried By Cats Could Increase Suicide Risk

A study of more than 45,000 women in Denmark finds an association between suicide attempts and infection with a common parasite. The findings don't prove the parasite is the cause, but they add more evidence to a hypothesis that's been gaining...

Published Mon, Jul 02 2012 2:28 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Glaxo To Plead Guilty To 3 Charges In Sweeping Health Settlement

The British drugmaker has agreed to pay $3 billion and is pleading guilty to criminal charges related to its marketing of two antidepressants and failure to provide the Food and Drug Administration with data about safety problems with the diabetes pill...

Published Mon, Jul 02 2012 9:42 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Organ Donation Has Consequences Some Donors Aren't Prepared For

Some of the 100,000 people who have donated a kidney in the last six decades say the donation has left them with debilitating health and financial problems. And they say the health care system doesn't do enough to document their cases or issue them...

Published Mon, Jul 02 2012 12:31 AM by Shots - Health Blog

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