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Romney: People Don't Die For Lack Of Insurance
Mitt Romney's claim is belied by a large and growing body of academic studies. Democrats pounced on the remarks, which came a day after the GOP presidential nominee's comments on abortion stirred controversy. Read More...
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Thu, Oct 11 2012 4:02 PM
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Vice Presidential Candidates Spar Over Medicare
Fact checkers have raised some flags about some of the claims the candidates made about Medicare. Ryan tried to insist that his Medicare plan is bipartisan, while Biden at one point may have confused Medicare with Medicaid. Read More...
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Fri, Oct 12 2012 3:23 PM
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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...
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Mon, Oct 15 2012 12:34 PM
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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...
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Tue, Oct 16 2012 1:43 PM
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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...
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Wed, Oct 17 2012 3:38 PM
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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...
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Wed, Oct 17 2012 10:45 AM
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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...
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Tue, Jul 05 2011 12:47 PM
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FDA Reviews Possible Risk Of Rare Cancer From Bone Drugs
Some research suggests there may be an increased risk of esophageal cancer for people who take some popular osteoporosis medicines. The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the data but says there isn't enough information to draw a firm conclusion...
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Thu, Jul 21 2011 1:33 PM
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History Shows Medicare Can Be Cut While Sparing Beneficiaries
Most trims to Medicare's budget have not directly affected care for beneficiaries. Instead cuts in Medicare spending have been directed at hospitals, doctors and nursing homes. Read More...
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Fri, Jul 22 2011 12:29 PM
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Why Toilet Training Can Trip Up Parents and Doctors
Toilet training sparks strong feelings from parents. But there's very little evidence on what methods are best for children's health, both in the short term and through childhood. So parents must choose from conflicting advice on what will work...
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Mon, Aug 08 2011 1:25 PM
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Test a Mother's Blood To Learn Her Baby's Sex Early On
Tests that predict a baby's sex by testing a mother's blood for baby DNA are accurate as early as 7 weeks' gestation. But they're not approved for sale by in the United States. Parents whose children may have genetic disorders have to...
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Tue, Aug 09 2011 12:52 PM
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To Dodge Diabetes, Go Light On The Hot Dogs And Bacon
In a study, diabetes risk doubled for people who ate a lot of processed meats, such as hot dogs, deli meat and bacon, which tend to be high in salt and nitrites. Those meat preservatives have been shown to play a role in increasing insulin resistance...
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Wed, Aug 10 2011 1:42 PM
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People With Arthritis Shun Exercise — Though It Would Help, Not Hurt
People with osteoarthritis in their knees aren't getting much exercise, a new study finds, even though exercise actually helps reduce pain and stiffness and can prevent future disability. So how to get moving if you've got arthritis? Try walking...
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Thu, Aug 11 2011 12:20 PM
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Regulators Grapple With Outbreaks As Salmonella, E. Coli Illnesses Grow
More people are getting sick from recent outbreaks of an antibiotic-resistant strain of salmonella found in ground turkey, and E. coli found in strawberries. But there's probably not a quick fix for the food safety system in sight. Read More...
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Fri, Aug 12 2011 10:30 AM
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Coconut Water To The Rescue? Parsing The Medical Claims
According to some companies, coconut water is the ideal treatment for dehydration and "can be safely injected directly into the bloodstream." We ask doctors whether they'd ever recommend coconut water to patients. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 15 2011 8:03 AM
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