August 2012 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Bites From Rabid Vampire Bats May Not Be A Death Sentence

Challenging the view that rabies is always fatal, scientists have discoverd a group of Peruvians who show signs of surviving rabies from vampire bats, despite never being vaccinated for the virus. The findings suggest that some people may become resistant...

Published Wed, Aug 01 2012 2:52 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Vitamin D Deficiency In Sick Kids Could Make Them Sicker

Researchers say vitamin D deficiency is common among kids who are very ill. They also found that kids without enough vitamin D were more likely to be in the hospital longer than other kids. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 06 2012 12:49 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Scientists See Progress In Alzheimer's Despite Growing List of Drug Failures

Pfizer's research on an experimental drug that attacks plaques in the brain has been discontinued. But scientists say they're hopeful that new treatments that attack a specific protein in plaques will have better success. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 07 2012 1:36 PM by Shots - Health Blog

CDC Recommends Hepatitis C Testing For All Boomers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made a sweeping testing recommendation official amid growing concern about the estimated 2 million baby boomers infected with the virus, which can cause cirrhosis and liver cancer. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 16 2012 11:36 AM by Shots - Health Blog

WHO Calls For Emergency Stockpile Of Cholera Vaccine

After a successful project to vaccinate Haitians against cholera, the World Health Organization is calling for the establishment of a global stockpile of the vaccine to respond to outbreaks like the one that struck Haiti. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 17 2012 1:14 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Dr. Seuss On Malaria: 'This Is Ann ... She Drinks Blood'

As a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II, Theodor Geisel created a booklet warning troops against the dangers of malaria and how to avoid contracting it. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 20 2012 2:30 PM by Shots - Health Blog

An Unloved Subject During Doctor Visits: Men's Sexual Health

A national study found less than half of young men had received any sexual or reproductive health services in the previous year. Of those, the most commonly reported service was a testicular exam. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 28 2012 7:09 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Mysterious New 'Heartland Virus' Discovered In Missouri

So far, two Missouri farmers are the only known cases of the tick-borne virus in the world. But experts are sure they'll find more. The men recovered but suffered serious illness that required hospital care and weeks of convalescence. Read More.....

Published Wed, Aug 29 2012 3:18 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Tax Breaks For Organ Donors Aren't Boosting Transplant Supply

The tax incentives are intended to defray the organ donor's cost in medical care, travel and lost wages. By federal statute, it's illegal to pay someone for the organ itself. But the modest breaks available in some states haven't made a dent...

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 5:46 AM by Shots - Health Blog

West Nile Virus Makes A Comeback This Summer

An unusual number of severe West Nile cases has prompted a warning from federal health officials. Most of the cases have occurred in just three states — Texas, Mississippi and Oklahoma. But cases are occurring throughout the country. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 02 2012 2:04 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Internet's Cat Obsession Justifies Itself In Cancer Ward

An artist at a Seattle hospital turned a teenage leukemia patient's room into an art installation using nearly 2,000 photos of cats solicited through social media. "In the hospital, you feel cut off," says the patient. "So the photos...

Published Wed, Aug 08 2012 3:57 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Yes, There's Probably A Medical App For That

What can count calories, perform triage and make appointments, all at once? Medical apps are transforming the way patients and doctors understand health and monitor it. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 10 2012 6:26 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Not Milk! Too Much Calcium Does The Body Bad, Researchers Say

Calcium has been touted to stave off osteoporosis and promote bone health. But new research suggests going overboard on calcium consumption may do more harm than good. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 13 2012 12:29 AM by Shots - Health Blog

How A Virus In Snakes Could Offer Clues To Ebola In Humans

A newly discovered disease that makes boa constrictors sick could help researchers figure out how some dangerous viruses in animals end up infecting people. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 14 2012 12:32 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Hospitals Gripe About Health Insurers, Too

WellPoint ranked last in overall favorability and in the "dealing with hospitals" category. Cigna was No. 1 in overall favorability while Aetna scored best in the dealing with hospitals category. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 21 2012 9:46 AM by Shots - Health Blog

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