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AARP Expected To Endorse House Dems' Health Bill

By Scott Hensley Here comes the AARP to endorse Democrats' health legislation, just in time for big votes on the House floor that could come as soon as Saturday. President Obama speaks about health care during a meeting at the AARP's headquarters...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 6:45 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Health Overhaul

House Republicans' Overhaul Would Insure 3 Million More People

By Scott Hensley This is health overhaul? The Congressional Budget Office did its number-crunching magic on the House Republicans' health proposal and found that the bill wouldn't cost much--or put much of a dent in the ranks of the uninsured...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 5:45 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Health Overhaul

How Effective Is Spray Swine Flu Vaccine For Kids?

By Joanne Silberner Here we go with some more swine flu questions and answers. In an email to the blog, Renee Boulis, of Wyomissing, Pa., asks about the nasal spray form of vaccine against the new H1N1 virus. Three-year-old Abby Hilterbran receives a...

Published Wed, Nov 04 2009 2:22 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

U.S. Trails Far Behind Europe In Infant Mortality

By Maggie Mertens The bad news about the U.S. health system just keeps coming. A premature baby, born at 28 weeks, lies in the neonatal intensive care unit of a New York hospital. The CDC says the large number of premature births is one factor behind...

Published Wed, Nov 04 2009 12:55 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Public Health, Children

Sick Iowa Kitty Had Swine Flu

By Richard Knox Cat-owners everywhere have a new worry. Iowa health officials have reported the first known case of the new H1N1 flu in a kitty. If you've got the flu, wash your hands before petting the cat. (iStockphoto.com) (iStockphoto.com) -->...

Published Wed, Nov 04 2009 10:11 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

Spanning The Globe In Search Of Disease

By Joanne Silberner OK, we're addicted, and it's a pretty sick addiction. Literally. We jones for ProMED, a listserv about exotic diseases, far and wide. Some people like going to see scary movies. Some people like reading murder mysteries. We're...

Published Wed, Nov 04 2009 7:55 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Infectious disease, Information resources, International scene

Overhaul May Boost Coverage, But What About Costs?

By Scott Hensley Extending insurance coverage to tens of millions of people who don't have it is one thing. Slowing the rise of health spending is another, and a lot harder task at that. Do the plans for overhaul offer more than a Band-Aid for health...

Published Wed, Nov 04 2009 5:43 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Should Health Overhaul Cover Prayer, Alternative Medicine?

By Maggie Mertens Some versions of the healthcare overhaul bill would require health plans to cover "religious or spiritual health care." It may not be quite as hot a button as abortion coverage, but the amendment has Congressional tempers flaring...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2009 1:20 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Health Overhaul

New GOP Health Bill Covers Familiar Ground

By April Fulton Even though Halloween is safely past, health care bill House Republicans plan to offer as an alternative to the Democrats' proposal is creeping up on us with a strong feeling of deja vu. That's because it contains a laundry list...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2009 10:05 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Diet Sodas May Hurt Kidneys

By Scott Hensley You might want to think twice before gulping down that second diet soda today. Watch your kidneys, folks. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) --> Researchers analyzing the health habits of thousands of nurses...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2009 9:35 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Food Safety

J&J To Cut 7,000 Workers, Trim Research Spending

By Scott Hensley Things are tough all over right now, even for Johnson & Johnson, the seller of such iconic health products as Band-Aids, tear-free shampoo and baby powder. J&J's Baby Shampoo on display in a Hong Kong supermarket.(Mike Clarke...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2009 7:39 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Pharmaceuticals, Medical devices

Would Swine Flu In 1976 Protect You Against Today's H1N1?

We have received so many intriguing listener and reader questions over the last few weeks about the swine flu that we're going to do our best to tackle one a day until the pandemic subsides or we've exhausted your curiosity. (2009 H1N1 virus/C...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2009 5:33 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

GOP To Bring Its Own Overhaul Bill To House Floor

By Kate Steadman The GOP is reportedly set to release a new alternative to the House bill, signaling a strategy shift as the House begins debate this week on the almost 2,000 page Democratic overhaul bill. House Minority Leader John Boehner speaks behind...

Published Mon, Nov 02 2009 2:22 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Despite Reassuring Data, Doubts Linger Over H1N1 Vaccine

By Joanne Silberner Several months into the effort, government health officials are still trying to figure out how to address public concerns about the safety of the H1N1 vaccine. It seems a difficult task, even when there is good news, like today's...

Published Mon, Nov 02 2009 2:01 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

Contaminated Beef Recalled After Deaths

By Scott Hensley Time to check the freezer to make sure you don't have any hamburger meat that could be home to some nasty E. coli bacteria. E. coli loves growing in vats of ground beef. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images...

Published Mon, Nov 02 2009 1:32 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Food Safety

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AARP Expected To Endorse House Dems' Health Bill

House Republicans' Overhaul Would Insure 3 Million More People

How Effective Is Spray Swine Flu Vaccine For Kids?

U.S. Trails Far Behind Europe In Infant Mortality

Sick Iowa Kitty Had Swine Flu

Spanning The Globe In Search Of Disease

Overhaul May Boost Coverage, But What About Costs?

Should Health Overhaul Cover Prayer, Alternative Medicine?

New GOP Health Bill Covers Familiar Ground

Diet Sodas May Hurt Kidneys

J&J To Cut 7,000 Workers, Trim Research Spending

Would Swine Flu In 1976 Protect You Against Today's H1N1?

GOP To Bring Its Own Overhaul Bill To House Floor

Despite Reassuring Data, Doubts Linger Over H1N1 Vaccine

Contaminated Beef Recalled After Deaths