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Advice For The Golden Years: 'Don't Ever Retire Mentally'

Tell Me More 's end-of-life series continues with Washington-area 80-somethings talking about the realities of retirement with Michel Martin. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 20 2011 10:09 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Big-Name Drugs Are Falling Off The 'Patent Cliff'

Dozens of popular high-end pharmaceuticals — from Lipitor to Nexium to Plavix — are going off-patent in the coming months and years. That will lead to a big drop in drug costs. But analysts say that could be offset by a price increase in other areas....

Published Mon, Oct 24 2011 2:22 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Poor Economy May Be Coloring Views Of Nation's Health

A nationwide poll found that 45 percent of people thought the health of Americans had become worse during the past five years, and 40 percent thought it had stayed about the same. Only 13 percent thought it was better. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 07 2011 11:55 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Deworming Tablets And Other Perfect Holiday Gifts

Stumped for what to get loved ones for the holidays. How about deworming tablets donated to the needy in their honor? Or would you prefer breastfeeding classes for women in Indonesia? We round up some do-good gifts you can still buy in time. Read More...

Published Sat, Dec 11 2010 6:01 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Federal Judge Rules Against Coverage Mandate In Health Overhaul

In finding part of the health law unconstitutional, U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson ruled the insurance mandate represents "an unchecked expansion of congressional power" that would "invite unbridled exercise of federal police powers...

Published Mon, Dec 13 2010 10:24 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Infants' Tylenol That's Too Hard To Use

A newly designed bottle and syringe that were supposed to make it easier to give a baby the right dose of Tylenol have drawn complaints from parents. The system is too difficult to use. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 17 2012 7:21 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Advertising Guilt Doesn't Curb Binge Drinking

By Nadja Popovich Stamping out binge drinking is a tough task. Now research shows that common advertising approaches to curb drinking may actually backfire, leading people to consume more alcohol. Researchers used the image from an ad by the Liquor Control...

Published Thu, Mar 04 2010 12:37 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Research, Personal Health

Americans Are Wary Of Genetically Engineered Foods

Only 25 percent of Americans are completely sure they understand genetically engineered food. Nearly two-thirds are uncertain about its safety. A majority are willing to eat genetically modified plants, but only about a third would try altered fish. Read...

Published Fri, Nov 12 2010 10:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Experimental Diet Drug Helped Diabetics Shed Weight, But...

New clinical data show a medicine called lorcaserin helped diabetics shed weight. But the losses were modest, and safety questions remains. So the medicine still faces a tough road at the Food and Drug Administration. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 1:35 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Why Catholic Groups' Health Plans Say No To Contraceptives, Yes To Viagra

It's a question that Catholic-sponsored employers have objected to the administration's requirement that health plans cover contraceptives at no charge to the insured. What about coverage for medicines to help men with erectile dysfunction? Read...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 2:41 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Beetle Contamination Leads To Similac Formula Recall

The Food and Drug Administration says the formula containing the bugs poses no immediate health risk. But infants who drink it could get stomachaches that might lead them to refuse food. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 22 2010 2:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

A Little Sugar And A Human Touch Can Ease Preemies' Pain

Swiss researchers found that newborns who got sugar and a firm embrace suffered the least pain, compared to babies who got just sugar or who were just held during medical procedures. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 09 2012 11:57 AM by Shots - Health Blog

ADHD Drugs Show Little Risk For Most Adults' Hearts

An analysis of medical records for more than 400,000 users and nonusers of ADHD drugs found no association between use of the medicines and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes, in adults. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 2:24 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Calories Trump Protein For Weight Loss

People on low-protein diets pack on more fat compared to people who eat normal amounts of protein, a new study concludes. This is bad for health, even if the low-protein folks don't put on as many pounds. Eating more protein may make it easier to...

Published Wed, Jan 04 2012 6:57 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Americans Are Fat, And Expected To Get Much Fatter

More than three-quarters of Americans will be overweight or obese by 2020 if current behavior continues, new research days. Rates of diabetes would rise, too. That's bad news for cardiovascular health, despite the fact that people are doing better...

Published Thu, Nov 17 2011 10:50 AM by Shots - Health Blog

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