The Impact of War Post-Traumatic Stress Treatment Costs Soar May 31, 2006 • The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has watched the amount of money paid to cover treatment for claims of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) rise significantly in the last five years. Some researchers believe veterans who aren't eligible for PTSD compensation are claiming disability. But efforts to redefine PTSD is alarming some veterans' advocates. Post-Traumatic Stress Treatment Costs Soar Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5441927/5441928" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health News Briefs Group Files Petition to Overturn S.D. Abortion Law May 30, 2006 • Opponents of South Dakota's new law banning nearly all abortions say they've collected more than enough signatures to force the issue to the November ballot.
Global Health The Discovery of AIDS, 25 Years Later May 30, 2006 • On June 5, 1981, the Center for Disease Control published its first report on what has come to be known as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. Guests talk about the devastating effects of the disease in the past quarter-century. The Discovery of AIDS, 25 Years Later Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5439596/5439597" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health The Truth About Uterine Fibroids May 29, 2006 • Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that can cause bleeding, cramping, swelling and miscarriage. Farai Chideya talks to gynecologist Hilda Hutcherson about diagnosing and treating uterine fibroids. The Truth About Uterine Fibroids Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5437130/5437131" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics FDA Woes May 27, 2006 • The Food and Drug Administration remains without top leadership during a tough time for the agency. FDA Woes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5435824/5435825" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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FDA Gives Go-Ahead to Shingles Vaccine May 26, 2006 • The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine against shingles, a painful skin rash that hits older adults. It's the first vaccine against shingles, and it appears to be safe. FDA Gives Go-Ahead to Shingles Vaccine Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5435089/5435090" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Q&A: Modern Medicine for Barbaro May 24, 2006 • Julie Rovner, an NPR health policy correspondent and a longtime horse owner, describes Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro's care and the outlook for his recovery.
Sports Barbaro Continues to Improve After Surgery May 23, 2006 • There was more good news Tuesday on Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro's recovery from a catastrophic injury to his right hind leg. The racehorse was on his feet in his stall two days after surgery.
Sports Barbaro Makes Progress After Leg Surgery May 23, 2006 • Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is making progress from surgery on his broken leg, even showing an interest in mares, but the colt still faces a long and perilous road to recovery, his surgeon says.
Famed Medical Test 'ELISA' Celebrates Its 35th May 22, 2006 • The ELISA test can seek out the presence of hormones or viruses in a matter of minutes, replacing previous cumbersome and time-consuming methods. Co-inventor Eva Engvall, then a young graduate student in Stockholm, gave the test its name. Famed Medical Test 'ELISA' Celebrates Its 35th Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5420914/5420919" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Vioxx: The Downfall of a Drug Data: Vioxx Heart Risks Began Earlier than Thought May 18, 2006 • New data obtained by NPR about the painkiller Vioxx show that all patients who took the drug were at increased risk for heart attack, stroke and other complications -- even those who took it for short periods of time. About 20 million Americans are estimated to have taken Vioxx before it was withdrawn in 2004. Data: Vioxx Heart Risks Began Earlier than Thought Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5413812/5413986" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Your Health Experts Make Their Recommendations on Vitamins May 18, 2006 • Did you know that too much pre-formed vitamin A can be bad for you, while vitamin E needs to be taken with fat in order to get its benefits? Experts provide tips on how to get the most out of vitamins.
FDA Panel: Vaccine Protects Against a Cancer May 18, 2006 • An FDA panel recommends the approval of a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, the second-most deadly cancer for women. The new vaccine, made by Merck, could reduce the number of cervical cancer cases world wide by about two-thirds. FDA Panel: Vaccine Protects Against a Cancer Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5415858/5415859" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Children's Health How to Find Good Mental Health Care for Children May 16, 2006 • Children who suffer from depression often perform poorly in school and may have difficulty in college. Guests explain the importance of providing good mental health care for children, and offer tips on what questions parents should ask. How to Find Good Mental Health Care for Children Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5408856/5408857" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National California Hospitals Struggle with Earthquake Mandate May 16, 2006 • California hospitals are mandated to be safe in the event of a major earthquake. The institutions most vulnerable to quake damage are the state's small, rural hospitals. But many say the cost of seismic retrofitting is too expensive. Cy Musiker of member station KQED reports. California Hospitals Struggle with Earthquake Mandate Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5407527/5407528" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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