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Primary Care Docs Earn Less Than Specialists, But More Than We Do

By Julie Rovner Specialists make a lot more than doctors who are generalists, so-called primary care doctors. Should we raise primary care pay or cut rates for specialists? (iStockphoto.com) Should we raise primary care pay or cut rates for specialists...

Published Tue, May 04 2010 6:59 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Doctors, Costs
Johnson & Johnson Factory Cited For Quality Lapses

By Scott Hensley So what sorts of problems led Johnson & Johnson to recall a slew of kids' medicines, including several kinds of Motrin and Tylenol, made in a factory outside Philadelphia? This painkiller for babies is one of the medicines just...

Published Wed, May 05 2010 6:57 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: FDA, Children, Pharmaceuticals
Everyday Chemicals Threaten Our Health, But Exact Risks Are Unknown

By Scott Hensley We're living in a soup of cancer-causing chemicals that the government hasn't done enough to understand and deal with, says a report to the president that's due out today. The nation is overdue in grappling with the "grievous...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 5:44 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Cancer, Environmental health
Insurer Seeks A Little Less Parity For Mental Health Coverage

UnitedHealth objects to federal regulations that forbid separate deductibles for mental health and other care. Read More...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 11:13 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots
Health Of Children Improves Around The World

The deaths of children younger than 5 has declined steadily, but improvements in maternal health still lag behind public health goals. Read More...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 6:02 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots
Heart Association Says Air Pollution Linked With Heart Attacks

Researchers have long suggested a link between air pollution and heart disease. Now the American Heart Association says there is enough evidence to say that air pollution can trigger heart attacks and other problems. Read More...

Published Tue, May 11 2010 5:39 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots
Hey, Doc, If You See A Bad Drug Ad, Please Call FDA

The Food and Drug Administration wants the people who prescribe medicines to report untruthful drug ads and sales spiels. Read More...

Published Tue, May 11 2010 2:58 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog
Swamped Insurance Departments Hope Website Will Answer Overhaul Questions

Implementation of health overhaul begins with some help for consumers on the Web. Look for state-by-state information on insurance options this summer. Read More...

Published Wed, May 12 2010 1:27 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog
Baby Crabs In Gulf Spill Zone Tainted By Oil

Telltale golden drops of oil were found beneath the shells of post-larval blue crabs off the coast of Mississippi. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 01 2010 8:42 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog
Human Evolution: We're Not There Yet

"The Human Edge" series launching Monday will explore the changes our ancestors went through to make us what we are today. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 02 2010 6:11 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog
Pinenuts May Be To Blame For That Bitter Aftertaste

Scientists haven't documented any long-term health effects from eating bad pine nuts, just an annoying, temporary metallic taste in the mouth. Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 04 2010 9:00 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog
Glucosamine Doesn't Ease Lower Back Pain, Study Says

Unlike cancer and heart disease, lower back pain doesn't have a specially organized interest group. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 06 2010 1:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog
When In Doubt About Emerging Science, Create A Commission

Clinton created The National Bioethics Advisory Commission, Bush created the President's Council on Bioethics. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 07 2010 11:52 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog
Nevadans Want Food Safety Bill, But Reid Has Yet To Schedule It

More than 80 percent of Nevadans want the food safety bill passed, but it's got some big hurdles in the Senate. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 08 2010 12:45 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog
Report Says FDA Should Review Existing Drug Safety Data

Before a hearing to determine whether the diabetes drug Avandia should stay on the market, the Institute of Medicine tells FDA to look at the safety data it already has. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 09 2010 11:46 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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