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How This Widening Lettuce Recall Is Different

When U.S. experiences an E. coli outbreak, a strain called O157:H7 is usually the culprit. But the bacteria implicated in a lettuce recall belong to a strain called O145, which is tougher to detect. Read More...

Published Wed, May 12 2010 10:08 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Mom's Voice Packs Soothing Power

Scientists find that a mother's words can reduce a child's stress as much as a hug. Read More...

Published Wed, May 12 2010 8:44 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Huge Vitamin D Doses Appear To Hurt More Than Help

A test of megadoses of vitamin D in older women unexpectedly found they were more likely to break bones and fall than women taking sugar pills. Read More...

Published Wed, May 12 2010 5:58 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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

Medical Confusion Reigns On Food Allergies

Even the medical experts have a hard time agreeing on how to test for food allergies. Read More...

Published Tue, May 11 2010 1:23 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Preterm Birth Rate Declines Again

In 2008, a little more than 12 percent of children were born before reaching full term. The data show the rate has dropped for the second year in a row. Read More...

Published Tue, May 11 2010 11:54 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Adding Some Grads To Parents' Health Plans Could Be Costly

Insurers can take an adult child's pre-existing conditions into account in figuring the premium a family pays for health coverage. Read More...

Published Tue, May 11 2010 9:27 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

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

Think Twice Before Taking Popular Heartburn Drugs

New studies showing side effects from drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Previcid could discourage their casual use. Read More...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 1:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots

This Is Your Brain On Neanderthal

Now, you can be a Neanderthal, too, with the help of your mobile phone and the Smithsonian Institution. Read More...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 10:57 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots

Cancer Care Costs Double, But So Does Other Health Spending

Spending on cancer care has increased about in line with other sorts of health spending. A shift to outpatient cancer treatment has helped temper the rise in costs. Read More...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 9:22 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

How Doctors Could Be Like Wall Street Banks

Doctors, dentists and other health care providers worry they could be subject ot regulations aimed at lenders. Read More...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 1:17 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots

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

Recall Of Contaminated Lettuce Shines Light On Produce Safety

The Food and Drug Administration just announced a 23-state recall of bags of shredded Romaine lettuce due to contamination with the nasty bacteria E. coli. The latest recall underscores concerns about the FDA's ability to safeguard the nation's...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 8:58 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots

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