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Psychiatric Manual May Soon Include 'Gambling Disorder'

A change in guidelines for psychiatric diagnoses would add problem gambling as an addictive disorder. The designation would clear a path to add other behavioral problems — such as sex or Internet addiction — in the future. Read More...

Published Tue, May 29 2012 7:34 AM by Shots - Health Blog

As Big Employers Pinch Pennies, Health Savings Accounts Take Off

Enrollment in health savings accounts grew 18 percent last year as employers continued to steer workers into high-deductible medical plans. Read More...

Published Wed, May 30 2012 12:50 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Pfizer Piles Into Biotech With Deal For Gaucher's Drug

By Scott Hensley Lipitor, Celebrex and Zoloft are some of the pills taken daily by millions of people that helped make Pfizer the world's largest drugmaker. But the company's plans for the future now include a big dose of pricey biotech medicines...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 6:06 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Pharmaceuticals

Senate Democrats' First Amendment To Health Overhaul Would Protect Mammography

By Christopher Weaver The first change offered by Senate Democrats to their health overhaul bill appears crafted in part to blunt criticism of government rationing sparked by recent guidelines that recommend women get routine mammograms starting at 50...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 1:41 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Cancer, Women's health, Prevention, Ethics, Radiology

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

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

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)

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

New Fetal Genetics Test: Less Risk, More Controversy

Scientists have deciphered the entire genetic code of a fetus, taking a sample from the mother's blood. While less risky than current alternatives, it also leaps into the abortion debate, with parents eventually having the option to test for all kinds...

Published Thu, Jun 07 2012 5:52 PM by Shots - Health Blog

To Sniff Out Childhood Allergies, Researchers Head To The Farm

Soaring rates of allergies among children in recent decades have researchers puzzled. One theory says we're too clean, so kids' immune systems never learn how to deal with foreign invaders - even the harmless ones. Researchers now hope they'll...

Published Mon, Jun 11 2012 1:31 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Panel Questions Benefits Of Vitamin D Supplements

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded in draft recommendations released Tuesday that taking vitamin D and 1,000 milligrams of calcium every day doesn't reduce the risk for bone fractures among postmenopausal women. So the group is taking...

Published Tue, Jun 12 2012 9:38 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Finally, A Map Of All The Microbes On Your Body

The human body contains about 100 trillion cells, but only maybe one in 10 of those cells is actually human. The rest are from bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. Now, scientists have unveiled the first survey the "human microbiome,"...

Published Wed, Jun 13 2012 12:48 PM by Shots - Health Blog

When Patients With Fibromyalgia Try Marijuana

Fibromyalgia patients have limited treatment options, but a Canadian study finds that those who self-medicate with marijuana were more likely to have poor mental health and to seek other drugs. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 22 2012 8:52 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Many Migraines Can Be Prevented With Treatments, But Few Use Them

Preventive treatment can reduce migraines by 50 percent, but few migraine sufferers use the drugs. Now the American Academy of Neurology is trying to help physicians treat migraine patients to reduce both frequency and severity of headaches. Read More...

Published Sun, Jun 24 2012 11:57 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Convenience And Efficiency Fuel Boom In Retail Clinics

Walk-in clinics are getting traction with consumers, hospitals and retailers. A visit to a clinic costs less than one to the doctor or hospital emergency room. And the clinics present less of a hassle. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 26 2012 7:00 AM by Shots - Health Blog

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