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Pediatricians Play Beat The Clock During Checkups

Every minute counts during a well-child visit. During the 15 years that ended in 2002, the American Academy of Pediatrics added 53 new things that pediatricians are supposed to work into the conversation. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 19 2011 11:46 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

FDA Confirms Source Of Cantaloupe Contamination

Tests show cantaloupes from Jensen Farms carried bacteria linked to an outbreak of listeriosis that has sickened 35 people. The germs were also found found on packing equipment. Last week the company recalled the affected melons. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 20 2011 11:44 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Ten Questions To Ask Your Doctor

Some doctors wince when patients show up with sheafs of Internet printouts. But a good conversation between doctor and patient can make a big difference in the quality of medical care provided. Here are some tips on what to ask. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 21 2011 6:26 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

End Is Nigh For Over-The-Counter Inhalers That Eat The Ozone Layer

The epinephrine inhalers, marketed as Primatene Mist, are one of the last consumer products with chloroflouorocarbons, or CFCs, to disappear from the market. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 22 2011 7:57 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

To Die Or Not To Die From Spontaneous Combustion

An Irish coroner says a man died from spontaneous combustion — the stuff of obscure legend and pop culture obesession. We ask a forensic pathologist whether spontaneous combustion is even possible. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 23 2011 9:41 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Pakistan Polio Spreading To China

The polio strains isolated from 10 children in China were linked to virus circulating in Pakistan. They're the first confirmed cases of polio identified in China since 1999, according to the World Health Organization. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 26 2011 9:15 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Problems Behind Drug Shortages Are Clear; Solutions Aren't

A daylong session on drug shortages convened by the Food and Drug Administration documented lots of issues and no easy remedies. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 27 2011 1:43 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Today, Make Sure Rabies' Days Are Numbered

It's World Rabies Day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests a celebration to learn about how to prevent the spread of the fatal disease. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 28 2011 2:19 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Teens' Sexual Attitudes Affected By TV And Mom

Teenage boys and girls who watch a lot of TV shape their attitudes toward sex differently. Mom may have something to do with that, according to a new study. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 18 2011 8:55 AM by Shots - Health Blog

To Curb Abortions, Opponents Focus On The 'Supply-Side'

Abortion opponents in several states are making an aggressive new thrust at the procedure by focusing on the "supply-side" of abortions: the doctors, hospitals and clinics that provide the services. And the strategy may prove effective. Read...

Published Wed, Oct 19 2011 3:53 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Crash Rates Don't Tell the Whole Story Of Risky Teen Driving

Teen drivers have fewer accidents as they gain experience. But that doesn't mean they are cutting down on dangerous habits like taking sharp turns and braking quickly, research shows. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 20 2011 2:25 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Will Smartphones And iPads Mush My Toddler's Brain?

Research suggests that toddlers under 2 don't learn from television — and in fact, TV viewing, even in the background, could harm their development. But what about content on mobile screens? The answer may depend on how you're using them. Read...

Published Sat, Oct 22 2011 4:52 AM by Shots - Health Blog

High-Deductible Health Plans More Common On Employers' Menus

At small companies, a high-deductible option, often served with a tax-preferred savings account, may be the only health insurance choice. Now even some big companies are starting to move all their employees into high-deductible plans. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 25 2011 6:55 AM by Shots - Health Blog

America: Land Of Good Cancer Care And Big Health Spending

By Scott Hensley In case you need a reminder that the U.S. spends way more on health care than thriftier countries and doesn't have much to show for it, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is here to help. That's the U.S...

Published Tue, Dec 08 2009 1:16 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Costs

Despite Compromise On Public Option, Hurdles Remain For Overhaul

By Scott Hensley With key Senate Democrats having struck a tentative deal on a private alternative to the controversial government-run public option for health insurance, there's plenty of crowing about health overhaul being just around the corner...

Published Wed, Dec 09 2009 5:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Insurance, Medicare

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