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Organic Poultry Farms Have Fewer Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds

Bacteria resistant to antibiotics used in meat production can make their way to humans through the meat itself and the environment — like waterways contaminated with runoff. But one study found that there were fewer of these bacteria on organic farms...

Published Wed, Aug 10 2011 11:02 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Gene Therapy Advance Trains Immune System To Fight Leukemia

Gene therapists are looking for persistence. They want the therapeutic gene to stick around and help T-cells fight cancer cells. And in the new studies, that's what they got, but don't expect to find the treatment at a hospital near you any time...

Published Thu, Aug 11 2011 8:58 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Captain Morgan, The Rum Pirate, Lends A Knee To Hip Dislocation

The Captain Morgan technique was used by doctors fix hip dislocation in 12 patients, a study finds. The captain's pose turns out to be a good way for doctors to apply force to the hip without having to crawl up on the patient's gurney. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 12 2011 8:40 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Younger Siblings Of Autistic Kids: Their Risk Greater Than Thought

The overall risk that a younger sibling of an autistic child will develop the disorder is 19 percent, a new study finds. If the younger sibling is male, the risk shoots up to more than one in four. Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 14 2011 9:02 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Vitamin A Supplements Save Kids' Lives, Researchers Say

A review of clinical trials shows that vitamin A supplements reduced child mortality by 24 percent in low and middle income countries by preventing measles, diarrhea and vision problems in children. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 26 2011 8:20 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Simple Things To Do To Lessen Back-To-School Stomach Bugs

When it comes to packing lunches for school, keeping hands and counters clean is probably the most important tip. Also, putting a bottle of hand sanitizer in kids' backpacks is a good idea. Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 28 2011 9:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Uninsured Largely Unaware Of Benefits Coming From Overhaul

A new poll finds that only half of uninsured people are aware that help is on the way from the federal health overhaul. Fewer than a third say they think the law will help them obtain health insurance. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 29 2011 1:28 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

A Remnant From Algae In Malaria Parasite May Prove Its Weakness

Scientists say a new finding may help them design or look for specific kinds of drugs that inhibit a critical chemical for the malaria parasite. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 30 2011 2:23 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Odds Of Drinking A Soda Are A Coin-Flip For Americans

Chance are good that you consumed something sugary (or high fructose corn syrupy) in the last day. On any particular day, half the people in the U.S. drink a soda, fruit or sports drink, or similar calorie-rich beverage. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 31 2011 1:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Efforts To Track Long-Term Safety Of Silicone *** Implants Flounder

Manufacturers of silicone *** implants have done such a poor job of tracking patients that it's impossible to know if the devices have long-term health and safety risks, according to consumer advocates testifying at an advisory panel meeting for the...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 12:07 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

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Organic Poultry Farms Have Fewer Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds

Gene Therapy Advance Trains Immune System To Fight Leukemia

Captain Morgan, The Rum Pirate, Lends A Knee To Hip Dislocation

Younger Siblings Of Autistic Kids: Their Risk Greater Than Thought

Vitamin A Supplements Save Kids' Lives, Researchers Say

Simple Things To Do To Lessen Back-To-School Stomach Bugs

Uninsured Largely Unaware Of Benefits Coming From Overhaul

A Remnant From Algae In Malaria Parasite May Prove Its Weakness

Odds Of Drinking A Soda Are A Coin-Flip For Americans

Efforts To Track Long-Term Safety Of Silicone *** Implants Flounder

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Maine Senator Postpones Potato Nutrition Battle, For Now

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