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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Health
Mammogram Wars: Experts Feel The Backlash
November 19, 2009 A firestorm erupted this week after an expert panel released recommendations that yearly mammograms aren't necessary for all women younger than 50. The criticism isn't surprising, given the emotional valence of breast cancer. But not everyone thinks the panel is wrong.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Health
Marketing Flu Vaccine: A Tough Sell For Many
November 2, 2009 The nation is in the midst of the largest mass vaccination campaign against flu in history, but about half the population is saying they are not interested. Many have a sense the vaccine was rushed to production, compromising safety. Some are convinced it contains harmful chemicals.
Swine Flu: The Second Wave
Boost Your Flu IQ: Your Questions Answered
November 2, 2009 With the swine flu virus more widespread than ever and concerns about availability of the vaccine circulating, we solicited your questions about the pandemic. NPR's health editors teamed up with experts to tackle your questions.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Swine Flu: The Second Wave
Swine Flu Vaccine Shortage: Why?
October 26, 2009 Millions of Americans already have gotten swine flu, and lines are long at flu shot clinics. President Obama has declared the pandemic a national emergency, but supplies of vaccine against the new H1N1 flu are far below projections. Manufacturers only recently discovered why they can't deliver as much vaccine as expected.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Patient And Provider Perspectives
In Mass., Most Docs Support State's Health Mandate
October 21, 2009 Three years after its implementation, 70 percent of doctors in the state support the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law. Nearly half wanted to keep the law but see some changes made, and just 7 percent said the law should be repealed.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Swine Flu: The Second Wave
N.Y. Mandates Flu Shots For Health Care Workers
October 14, 2009 New York is the only state so far to require all workers in hospitals and clinics to get immunized against the flu. Advocates say it's a matter of patient safety, while opponents worry about the effectiveness and side effects. They also argue about the principle: They want control over what's injected into their bodies.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Swine Flu: The Second Wave
What You Need To Know About Swine Flu Vaccine
October 5, 2009 After two months of testing, the swine flu vaccine will be released this week. NPR's Richard Knox answers listener questions.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Health Care
Stacks Of Medical Bills Afflict The 'Underinsured'
September 28, 2009 Martha Martin and her husband spent nearly 45 percent of their income on medical costs for their family last year. Like millions of other Americans, they have some insurance, but it doesn't cover enough of their needed care.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Your Health
Doctors Don't Agree On Letting Patients See Notes
September 21, 2009 Doctors routinely take notes after a patient visit. The notes are private and not usually shown to patients. Now there's a plan to open the secret notes. Some say patients have a right to see them, but others say it will make doctors less candid.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Follow The Legislation
What Health Care Overhaul Means For You
September 9, 2009 Interactive: How exactly would new health care overhaul legislation affect you? Click on the category that best fits your situation and see what the major proposals currently before Congress would mean for you.
Health Care
Sen. Snowe Working To Find Health Care Consensus
September 9, 2009 When President Obama addresses a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, he may especially hope to sway one Republican senator from Maine. Some say Olympia Snowe may hold the key to unlocking stalled health care legislation. If so, it may have a lot to do with the history of health care struggles in Snowe's home state.
Monday, September 07, 2009
Your Health
Study: Heartburn Drugs Can Cause More Heartburn
September 7, 2009 Nearly 5 percent of Americans are taking drugs to treat heartburn and acid reflux. A recent study gave the drugs to people who didn't have stomach problems to begin with. Nearly half developed "rebound" acid reflux after taking the drugs for 12 weeks.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Health
Officials Find Swine Flu Hits Minorities Harder
August 19, 2009 Public health officials are discovering that blacks and Latinos have a higher risk of both getting the flu and being hospitalized for it. It is apparently not because of race or ethnicity, per se; it's because of the social circumstances of many African-Americans and Hispanics.
