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How Well Does The H1N1 Vaccine Work?

By Joanne Silberner Many readers and listeners have raised about how effective the H1N1 vaccine is. This one comes from Jennifer Meegan, who is wondering whether she should bother getting vaccinated. She explains: The fact is ... the efficacy of flu vaccines...

Published Mon, Nov 09 2009 1:13 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

Current 'Death Panel' Uproar Echoes Decades-Old Controversy

By Christopher Weaver It was early summer. A senior federal health official wrote a memo suggesting that living wills -- documents that can convey patients' wishes about when to end life support -- could help curb health-care costs. Robert Derzon...

Published Mon, Nov 09 2009 11:54 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Maclaren Recalls 1 Million Strollers Due To Amputation Risk

By Maggie Mertens When you unfold your swanky Maclaren umbrella-style stroller, you don't expect to sever a child's finger. But a dozen kids reportedly lost fingers that way, prompting the maker of upscale strollers to recall about 1 million of...

Published Mon, Nov 09 2009 9:45 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Children

Who Is Republican Rep. Ahn 'Joseph' Cao?

By Scott Hensley The loneliest Republican in Washington today is Rep. Ahn "Joseph" Cao, the only member of the GOP to vote for the health overhaul bill put together by the Democrats in the House. Republican Rep. Joseph Cao and his daughter listen...

Published Mon, Nov 09 2009 5:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Congressional activity

Suspected Fort Hood Shooter Spent Career Treating PTSD

By Joseph Shapiro It seems unfathomable that an Army psychiatrist trained to heal soldiers with psychiatric injuries could then fire on fellow soldiers. This undated photo shows Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the suspected shooter. (The Uniformed University...

Published Fri, Nov 06 2009 2:05 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Mental Health

With Abortion As Overhaul Hot Button, Protestors Come On Strong

By Julie Rovner As the House heads for a showdown vote this weekend on its huge health overhaul bill, it remains unclear whether Democrats have the 218 votes they need to pass their measure. And abortion is a big reason why. House Speaker Pelosi got an...

Published Fri, Nov 06 2009 1:38 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Vaccine Poll: Shift from Convincing Skeptics to Satisying the Convinced

By Richard Knox Harvard pollster Bob Blendon says his latest numbers on swine flu sentiment should shake up the priorities for the federal government's campaign to get most Americans vaccinated against the new H1N1 before it's too late. Vaccine...

Published Fri, Nov 06 2009 1:03 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

Health Overhaul Could Make Chain Restaurants Post Calories

By Maggie Mertens A little-noticed provision tucked into the House's nearly 2,000 page bill would require chain restaurants and operators of vending machines to post calorie counts for the food they sell. Don't feel bad if you missed it, it's...

Published Fri, Nov 06 2009 12:00 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Nutrition

CDC To States, Cities: Make Sure Swine Flu Vaccine Goes To Neediest

By Scott Hensley With supplies of swine flu vaccine tight and demand surging, some health officials are catching flack for another Wall Street bailout. Goldman Sachs headquarters got a few hundred doses of swine flu vaccine. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images...

Published Fri, Nov 06 2009 7:58 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

Step Right Up And Get Your Genome Here

By Scott Hensley Though we're not convinced cataloging the contents of our genes is the greatest way to spend our money, it's sort of nice to know the price is dropping for a complete genome sequence. For just a few thousand bucks you can get...

Published Fri, Nov 06 2009 6:05 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Research, Personal Health

Does A Past Case Of Guillain-Barre Mean Skipping Swine Flu Vaccine?

By Joanne Silberner We've got another swine flu question. This one comes in an email to the blog from Wendy Pierce of Bozeman, Montana: I am one of the unfortunate people that had Guillain-Barre, not associated with the swine flu. I have heard that...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 2:35 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

North America Leads Swine Flu Pack

By Richard Knox Seven months into the flu pandemic of 2009, North America leads the world in cases, the WHO says. North America: home to the most swine flu. (iStockphoto.com) http://media.npr.org/assets/blogs/health/images/2009/11/globena_sq.jpg?s=12"...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 2:06 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

Consumer Reports Finds BPA Common In Canned Foods

By Scott Hensley The jury is still out on just how risky the ubiquitous plastic additive bisphenol A is for people. What besides green beans is in this can? (iStockphoto.com) http://media.npr.org/assets/blogs/health/images/2009/11/greenbeans_sq.jpg?s...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 12:35 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Food Safety

Rice Krispies Are No Substitute For Swine Flu Vaccine

By Maggie Mertens Cereal giant Kellogg said it's dropping the eyebrow-raising claim that a box of Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies, "Now helps support your child's IMMUNITY." (The caps are Kellogg's.) Immunity-boosting cereal? Not...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 8:52 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: FDA, Nutrition

Feeling Flu-ish? It's More Likely to Be Flu This Year

By Richard Knox Lots of people get sniffles, sore throats, fever and other respiratory miseries this time of year. In a normal year, only about one person in four actually has laboratory-confirmed flu when a sampling of nasal swabs from sick Americans...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 7:45 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

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How Well Does The H1N1 Vaccine Work?

Current 'Death Panel' Uproar Echoes Decades-Old Controversy

Maclaren Recalls 1 Million Strollers Due To Amputation Risk

Who Is Republican Rep. Ahn 'Joseph' Cao?

Suspected Fort Hood Shooter Spent Career Treating PTSD

With Abortion As Overhaul Hot Button, Protestors Come On Strong

Vaccine Poll: Shift from Convincing Skeptics to Satisying the Convinced

Health Overhaul Could Make Chain Restaurants Post Calories

CDC To States, Cities: Make Sure Swine Flu Vaccine Goes To Neediest

Step Right Up And Get Your Genome Here

Does A Past Case Of Guillain-Barre Mean Skipping Swine Flu Vaccine?

North America Leads Swine Flu Pack

Consumer Reports Finds BPA Common In Canned Foods

Rice Krispies Are No Substitute For Swine Flu Vaccine

Feeling Flu-ish? It's More Likely to Be Flu This Year