Politics
'Public Option' Remains Possible Snag As Vote Looms
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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?
Tamiflu-Proof Flu? Not Much Yet
Some resistance to Tamiflu raises concerns about treatment for the new swine flu.
()Evidence-Based Medicine: Hard For Some To Swallow()
November 20, 2009 Patients often find it difficult to base medical decisions on study results.
Health Care Innovations
'Botax' In Senate Health Bill Upsets Plastic Surgeons()
November 20, 2009 Levies on liposuction, breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures would generate billions of dollars to help cover the uninsured.
NPR Health Blog
Pennsylvania College Makes BMI A Required Test()
November 20, 2009 One college weighs in on obesity debate by requiring students to take a Body Mass Index test as entering freshman.
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.
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.
Follow The Legislation
Senate Health Bill Faces Saturday Showdown()
November 20, 2009 Democrats will need to vote in lockstep to overcome GOP opposition in a key procedural vote to move the $848 billion measure to full debate. But it's not yet clear whether Majority Leader Harry Reid can round up enough support.
NPR Health Blog
Legislating In Secret Irks GOP, But Insiders Say It's SOP()
November 20, 2009 Squawking aside, closed-door legislative engineering is business as usual for the Senate.
Follow The Legislation
Senate Tries To Strike Balance On Abortion Language()
November 20, 2009 The fight over health care has moved to the Senate, and that means the fight over abortion is there as well. Earlier this month, the House passed legislation that would ban federal funding of abortion, but most Democrats say it went too far. Can the Senate's version find a compromise?
New Guidelines Issued On Cervical Cancer Screening()
November 20, 2009 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued new guidelines for cervical cancer screening — delaying the start of Pap smears for young women and cutting back on the frequency of the tests. The guidelines were announced just days after a different group caused a furor by recommending that most women wait until they're 50 to start getting mammograms.
NPR Health Blog
Santa Wants Swine Flu Vaccine For Christmas()
November 19, 2009 Swarmed by kids, Santas are asking the government for priority access to the scarce H1N1 vaccine.
