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CDC Now Has Tips For Surviving A Wedding

The public health gurus are using weddings as teachable moments for disaster preparedness. Plan ahead, prepare an emergency kit, and stay informed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises. But that's just the beginning. Read More.....

Published Tue, Jul 10 2012 9:55 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Why Do Bike-Share Riders Skip Helmets?

Researchers found that only 20 percent of riders using shared bicycles wear helmets, despite the risk of injury. We took to the streets of Washington, D.C., to ask bicyclists, with and without helmets, about their choices. Read More...

Published Thu, May 03 2012 1:57 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Caffeine And Alcohol Just Make A Wide-Awake Drunk

By Allison Aubrey Think adding a little caffeine to your alcohol buzz might improve your judgment? Guess again. A Red Bull energy drink mixed with vodka sits on the bar at Sloppy Joe's in Key West, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) http://media.npr...

Published Thu, Feb 11 2010 12:15 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Research

Lessons Learned As 'Doctors Behaving Badly' Tour Ends

A yearlong investigation into the disciplinary actions taken against problem doctors uncovered serious shortcomings in the protection of patients. The specific findings are easy to find on a Google map. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 29 2010 2:56 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Even A Small Slowdown In Obesity's Rise Would Save Big Money

Trimming the rise in obesity in the U.S. by just 1 percent over the next two decades would reduce health care costs by by $85 billion. The fight isn't likely to be cheap. But new researchers shows that even a small dent in obesity rates could pay...

Published Mon, May 07 2012 8:49 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Consumer Reports Expands Its Ratings To Doctors

Choosing a physician is never easy. But if you're in the market for a doctor, newly published ratings and a few practical tips could make the process a little less bewildering. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 7:30 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Secondhand Smoke Is Bad For Smokers Too

By Kevin Whitelaw Smokers these days have been all but banished to sidewalks or cramped smoking lounges, but those smoking lounges may make a bad habit even worse for smokers' health A new study published in the journal Environmental Health finds...

Published Fri, Jan 29 2010 10:26 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Tobacco

Monkey Experiments Boost Hope For Human AIDS Vaccine

The vaccine protected 80 percent of monkeys from infection with SIV, the simian version of HIV. By comparison, an experimental HIV vaccine was 31 percent effective in protecting people against infection in a large-scale study unveiled in 2009. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 06 2012 3:50 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Nearly 1 In 5 Young Adults Have High Blood Pressure

Being overweight or obese is a well-known risk factor for hypertension. And the majority of the young adults in the study grew overweight or obese as they got older at a rapid pace. Read More...

Published Wed, May 25 2011 9:01 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

CDC Says Helmets Are No Match For Tornadoes, But They Might Not Hurt

Last year, tornadoes claimed the lives of more than 500 people in the U.S. Some safety advocates say protecting your head with a sturdy helmet could help reduce injuries and deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's unaware...

Published Thu, May 03 2012 10:40 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Video Games May Make Girls More Helpful, But Only If Parents Play Along

Girls who play video games with Mom and Dad tend to be more helpful and less aggressive. The same can't be said for Junior. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 02 2011 11:10 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog

Sending Medical Research Overseas Troubles Scientists

U.S. medical research institutions and pharmaceutical companies are performing more and more human studies overseas. research to developing countries. The trend raises some sticky ethical questions, which are getting more attention. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 04 2011 9:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Conceptual Census Super Bowl Ad: Bargain Or Boondoggle?

By Christopher Weaver New Orleans Saints' quarterback Drew Brees may have taken the spotlight during last night's big game, but a government-sponsored advertisement offered viewers a chance to star in a major 2010 production, too: The U.S. Census...

Published Mon, Feb 08 2010 11:55 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: A Little Lighter

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...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 8:03 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog

Merck Hires Ex-CDC Chief Gerberding To Run Vaccines Unit

By Joanne Silberner Dr. Julie Gerberding, the first woman to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was just named president of Merck's vaccine division. Dr. Julie Gerberding, then head of the CDC, testifying before Congress in 2007...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 11:20 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals

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