Health
A Week Of Changes For Women's Health
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Your Health
Rolling The Dice On Mammograms
()Every 1,900 screenings for women in their 40s produces just one case in which cancer is discovered. But what if you're the one?
Health
Debating Benefits, Risks Of Routine Mammograms()
November 20, 2009 New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend women start getting routine mammograms at age 50, not 40. Ira Flatow and guests take a closer look at the guidelines and what they mean for women's health.
Must-See Science: Videos From Science Friday
Talking Turkey About Holiday Stress()
November 20, 2009 The holiday season is here and for many that can mean a surge in stress. But what is stress exactly? Science Friday hit the streets of New York City to gauge stress levels and consulted with experts on the effects of stress and strategies for how to cope.
Health
Breast Cancer Advocates Not Buying New Guidelines()
November 19, 2009 Studies show that testing women in their 40s could save a small percentage of lives. But to some public health officials, it isn't worth the possible harm the excess testing causes. Cancer survivors and advocacy groups say the screening tool isn't perfect, but it's worth the risk.
NPR Health Blog
Backlash Over Mammogram Guideline Worries Evidence Advocates()
November 19, 2009 Resistance to guidelines against routine mammograms for women in their 40s suggests a tough road for other evidence-based recommendations in medicine.
NPR Health Blog
Hunting For Swine Flu Vaccine()
November 17, 2009 Regional variations in the distribution of swine flu vaccine can make all the difference in where you should look for it.
Food
FDA Bows To Pressure From Fans Of Raw Oysters()
November 17, 2009 Facing political pressure from the Gulf Coast oyster industry, the FDA has backed off a plan to require that raw Gulf of Mexico oysters be treated to rid them of a potentially deadly bacteria found in warm-water oysters. The plan had sparked anger in Louisiana — especially in New Orleans.
NPR Health Blog
FDA Says Don't Mix Plavix And Prilosec()
November 17, 2009 The heartburn medicine Prilosec and some other drugs can interfere with the clot-fighter Plavix, reducing its effectiveness.
Health
Panel: Begin Mammograms At 50, Not 40()
November 16, 2009 Newly revised recommendations from a prominent health task force say most women under 50 don't need routine mammograms. New research shows the benefits are small for women 40 to 49, and don't outweigh the downsides.
NPR Health Blog
Intrepid Reporter Faces, Survives 'Death Panel'()
November 16, 2009 Learn what it's like to prepare an advance care directive for the end of life.
Patient And Provider Perspectives
Why This Wisconsin City Is The Best Place To Die()
November 16, 2009 Joe Hauser lives in La Crosse, Wis., where nearly all older adults have signed a directive outlining their end-of life plans. Hauser's kidneys are failing and he doesn't want to live on a machine, but he's keeping his options open. Talking about end-of-life care helps people make informed choices and have their wishes heard, hospital staff says.
