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Girls Vaccinated For HPV Not More Likely To Be Sexually Active

Researchers found that 11- and 12-year-old girls who had the vaccine were no more likely to have had sexual health issues than ones who didn't. Still, parents' concerns about daughters and sexual activity remain a barrier to widespread adoption...

Published Mon, Oct 15 2012 12:34 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Medicare: Where Presidential Politics And Policy Collide

Medicare is emerging as the most important health care voting issue — more important than even the Affordable Care Act. And with 10,000 baby boomers qualifying for the program every day, whoever wins the election will have to find some way to rein in...

Published Tue, Oct 16 2012 1:43 PM by Shots - Health News

Romney Tries To Soften Birth Control Message

In Tuesday's debate, Mitt Romney accused President Obama of misrepresenting his position on the issue. "Every woman in America should have access to contraceptives," the GOP nominee said. His position is not that surprising given recent...

Published Wed, Oct 17 2012 3:38 PM by Shots - Health News

Take Shots With You, Please

NPR's health blog, Shots, has a new look and feel to make it easier for you to navigate, particularly on smartphones and tablets. You'll notice bigger photos and graphics in stories, and a lot less clutter. On the landing page, you'll be able...

Published Wed, Oct 17 2012 10:45 AM by Shots - Health News

Thanks From Shots

Most people who answered a survey about Shots said the blog is satisfying and easy to navigate. A few respondents said the blog has slipped in its coverage or is superficial. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 05 2011 12:47 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Vaccine Mistrust Spreading To The Developing World

Researchers say that anti-vaccination groups have new levels of global reach and influence, thanks in part to the Internet and social networking. The researchers are hoping to detect vaccine fears early on with a new alert system, in hopes of preventing...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 8:43 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Chickenpox Deaths Plummet With Help Of Vaccine

Death from chicken pox is exceedingly rare these days. But the one-dose vaccine doesn't provide lifelong protection from chicken pox, so public health experts now recommend two doses. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 2:21 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Medicare Drug Coverage Saves Money On Hospital Care

A study finds the Medicare drug benefit is trimming around $12 billion in yearly spending on medical care. The savings are not enough to offset the total costs of the program. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2011 6:38 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Overhaul Law To Boost Health Spending, Barely

The Affordable Care Act will boost the number of people with health insurance by about 30 million over the next decade, while health costs overall will rise by one-tenth of a percentage point more than they would have if the law hadn't passed. Read...

Published Thu, Jul 28 2011 6:46 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

From Kings To The Average Joe: Gout Makes A Comeback

Researchers have found that gout, a painful ailment of the joints, increased 44 percent between 1988 and 2008. They suspect it has a lot to do with the obesity epidemic and related health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol...

Published Thu, Jul 28 2011 2:50 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

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Girls Vaccinated For HPV Not More Likely To Be Sexually Active

Medicare: Where Presidential Politics And Policy Collide

Romney Tries To Soften Birth Control Message

Take Shots With You, Please

Thanks From Shots

Vaccine Mistrust Spreading To The Developing World

Chickenpox Deaths Plummet With Help Of Vaccine

Medicare Drug Coverage Saves Money On Hospital Care

Overhaul Law To Boost Health Spending, Barely

From Kings To The Average Joe: Gout Makes A Comeback

Romney Says No Thanks To Medicare

Connecticut Considers Letting Health Aides Give Medicines To Homebound

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