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Compromise On Public Option Brewing In Health Overhaul

By Scott Hensley While President Obama took center stage on health overhaul this weekend with a rare Capitol Hill visit to rally Democrats, the real action was going on far behind the scenes. President Obama went to Capitol Hill Sunday to rally Democrats...

Published Mon, Dec 07 2009 5:48 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul

While Senators Speechify, We Answer More Listener Questions

Settle in for a long weekend of health care debate, folks. As promised, the Senate will keep turning health care on the legislative spit. Friday afternoon was just a tune up, with jawboning and a few votes on topics like long-term care and Medicare cuts...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 3:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul

FDA Wants Your Advice On Improving Food Labels

By Maggie Mertens The Food and Drug Administration wants YOU, to help them come up with better nutrional labels for food. A prototype for a new food label: 'Nutrition Tips.'(Marion Nestle/foodpolitics.com) In the wake of the controversies over...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 1:46 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: FDA, Nutrition, Food Safety

Drug Companies Spend Less On Advertising Aimed At Consumers

By Scott Hensley For many people, nothing drug companies do is quite as aggravating as their pitches about prescription medicines. Click on image for full-size chart of promotional spending. (CBO) Those ubiquitous TV spots for pills to treat erectile...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 12:40 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Pharmaceuticals

Don't Fall For Swine Flu Phishing Scam

By Joanne Silberner At first glance, it seems pretty reasonable. An e-mail from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, center of all things flu, asks you to submit information on whether you've received the new H1N1 flu vaccine. Delete this...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 9:37 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

'Is That So?' Looks At Mammograms and Medicare

By Maggie Mertens Yesterday's Senate debate about amendments to the Democrats' health overhaul bill sent NPR health policy guru and one-woman truth squad Julie Rovner into overdrive. 'Is that so,' Sen. Coburn? (Alex Wong/Getty Images)...

Published Fri, Dec 04 2009 5:54 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul

'Is That So?' We Fact-Check Health Bill's Hot Topics

By Maggie Mertens As the debate about the health overhaul bill goes on (and on and on) you might find that sometimes what one Senator says seems to be the exact opposite of the next. If you're like us, you've probably found yourself yelling "Is...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 1:35 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Breastfeeding May Help Moms Stave Off Diabetes, Heart Trouble

By Patti Neighmond Doctors say breastfeeding is good for babies because it strengthens their immune systems and helps them fight off germs. Now researchers say breastfeeding can also reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease in moms, years later....

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 1:28 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Women's health, Children

Senate Passes Mikulski's Women's Health Amendment, Defeats Another

By Maggie Mertens After three long days, the Senate voted on the first two amendments proposed to the Democrats' health overhaul bill, . Sen. Barbara Mikulski wins amendment battle.(Alex Wong/Getty Images) Senators passed one from Maryland Democrat...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 10:19 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Congressional activity

A Republican's Guide To Slowing The Senate Health Debate

By Julie Rovner Republicans aren't filibustering to block the Senate health overhaul bill just yet, or so they say. But when it comes to slowing things down, well, Budget Committee ranking member Judd Gregg of New Hampshire put together a handy how...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 9:05 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Congressional activity

A Famous Brain Goes Under The Knife In Search For Memory Machinery

By Scott Hensley When it comes to the annals of scientific exploration, we're almost numb to dispatches from deep in a rain forest, the icy expanse of Antarctica and the bottom of the sea. Henry Molaison in the 1970s. (MIT Museum) So brace yourself...

Published Thu, Dec 03 2009 6:03 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Research

Obesity Epidemic Cancels Out Anti-smoking Gains

By Maggie Mertens Americans are snuffing out their cigarettes, but packing on the pounds. And normal increases in life expectancy rates are being held back because of it. America switches one health vice for another. (iStockphoto.com) America switches...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 2:02 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Public Health

Planning For Nobel Ceremonies Taxes Even Brainy Winner

By Joe Palca Most of the hoopla surrounding the Nobel Prizes occurs in October when winners are announced. ?s=3" alt="Carol Greider, Nobel prize winner." class="img462" /> Johns Hopkins' Carol Greider is getting ready for...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 1:50 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Research, Nobel Prize

Lubbock Beats McAllen For Medicare Cost Crown

By Kate Steadman Move over McAllen, Texas. When it comes to Medicare spending, you've been ousted by Lubbock. Everything, including Medicare spending, is big in Texas. (iStockphoto.com) Everything, including Medicare spending, is big in Texas. (iStockphoto...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 12:30 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Chicken Collagen Tested As Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

By Allison Aubrey From the barnyard to your medicine chest: there's some provocative evidence suggesting that a protein extracted from cartilage in chicken breasts may help relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Hands off my cartilage. (iStockphoto...

Published Wed, Dec 02 2009 8:56 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Personal Health, Pharmaceuticals

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Compromise On Public Option Brewing In Health Overhaul

While Senators Speechify, We Answer More Listener Questions

FDA Wants Your Advice On Improving Food Labels

Drug Companies Spend Less On Advertising Aimed At Consumers

Don't Fall For Swine Flu Phishing Scam

'Is That So?' Looks At Mammograms and Medicare

'Is That So?' We Fact-Check Health Bill's Hot Topics

Breastfeeding May Help Moms Stave Off Diabetes, Heart Trouble

Senate Passes Mikulski's Women's Health Amendment, Defeats Another

A Republican's Guide To Slowing The Senate Health Debate

A Famous Brain Goes Under The Knife In Search For Memory Machinery

Obesity Epidemic Cancels Out Anti-smoking Gains

Planning For Nobel Ceremonies Taxes Even Brainy Winner

Lubbock Beats McAllen For Medicare Cost Crown

Chicken Collagen Tested As Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment