World Saudi Arabia's New Hospital Nears Completion January 31, 2008 • Construction is under way on the first phase of the International Medical Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It could become the biggest medical facility in the Middle East. Founded as part of a partnership with the Cleveland Clinic, the facility will focus on urgent regional health care needs, such as diabetes. Saudi Arabia's New Hospital Nears Completion Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18582356/18584808" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Impact of War Soldiers' Head Injuries May Contribute to PTSD January 31, 2008 • Concussions and other minor head injuries may have long-lasting implications for soldiers injured in Iraq. New research indicates a very high rate of these soldiers later experience post traumatic stress disorder. Soldiers' Head Injuries May Contribute to PTSD Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18550948/18567801" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Your Health Making Sense Out of Mercury in Fish January 31, 2008 • The mercury content of fresh, sushi-grade tuna may be higher than previously thought. A recent sampling of tuna from stores and restaurants in 23 cities turned up twice the levels of mercury as in previous FDA estimates. Making Sense Out of Mercury in Fish Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18556432/18567802" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Giants Upset Patriots' Quest for Perfection Sports Fans' Stress Can Be Heart Hazard January 30, 2008 • A new study shows that heart attacks and other cardiac events went up in Germany during the 2006 World Cup soccer championships. Doctors say the stress fans experience can be risky, especially if they have pre-existing heart problems. Sports Fans' Stress Can Be Heart Hazard Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18544386/18553891" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology Automated Marijuana Machines Unveiled in L.A. January 30, 2008 • A medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles has taken a new approach to convenience for its customers. It has installed a high-security marijuana vending machine. People with doctor's "recommendations" can now use an ATM-like card to purchase medical weed, anytime of day or night. Automated Marijuana Machines Unveiled in L.A. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18548099/18553886" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Care Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier Fresh Air January 30, 2008 • Suzanne Geffen Mintz, president and co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), talks with Terry Gross on how to make caregiving easier. Mintz speaks from experience. Her husband has multiple sclerosis. Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18536602/18539041" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Bush's AIDS Funding Proposal Gets Mixed Reviews January 29, 2008 • President Bush announced in Monday's State of the Union address that he plans to double the funding for his Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. But critics say there's less to that increase in money than meets the eye. Bush's AIDS Funding Proposal Gets Mixed Reviews Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18518909/18521190" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Care Expanding Health Care Through Tax Deductions January 28, 2008 • President Bush's proposal would replace the existing tax exemption for employer-provided health insurance with a tax deduction for everyone, regardless of whether they get insurance on the job.
National Report: Poor Care at VA Hospital Caused 9 Deaths January 28, 2008 • Investigators say the surgical unit at a southern Illinois veterans hospital was in such disarray that doctors were allowed to perform operations they weren't qualified to perform, leading directly to the deaths of at least nine surgical patients and as many as 19.
Research News Women of Color Lead Nation in Abortion Rates January 28, 2008 • The recent 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade stirred new conversations about the effects of abortion on society. A recent report shows abortion rates among women of color at disproportionate numbers. Dr. Robert Williams of Howard University and David Solomon of the University of Notre Dame discuss the findings. Women of Color Lead Nation in Abortion Rates Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18471304/18471292" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Calif. Court Rules Companies Can Fire Pot Users January 25, 2008 • Employers can fire workers who have used the drug legally under state medical marijuana laws, the court rules. The decision comes in a lawsuit filed on behalf of a former telecommunications administrator who suffers from chronic lower back pain. Calif. Court Rules Companies Can Fire Pot Users Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18415490/18415458" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obituaries Judah Folkman's Legacy for Cancer Research January 25, 2008 • Medical researcher Judah Folkman died Jan. 14 at the age of 74. A central theme of his research was the idea of angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels. His ideas spurred the development of new cancer treatments. Judah Folkman's Legacy for Cancer Research Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18417079/18417059" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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'Morgellons Disease' Is Creepy. But Is It Real? January 24, 2008 • Some say Morgellons disease is just a delusion, while others claim it's a real physical malady. Symptoms of the disease include itching sensations, colored fibers under the skin and skin lesions. 'Morgellons Disease' Is Creepy. But Is It Real? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18367924/18367887" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Your Health Choosing a Doctor in the Digital Age January 24, 2008 • A growing number of people are finding doctors through online review sites like Yelp, which post patient appraisals of a doctor's practice. But experts warn these patient reviews can be skewed. Choosing a Doctor in the Digital Age Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18349445/18368550" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Your Health Officials Urge More Adult Vaccinations January 24, 2008 • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants adults to remember that vaccines aren't just for kids. Whooping cough, shingles, tetanus, and several other illnesses are still big problems in the U.S., mostly because adults aren't getting the shots they need. Officials Urge More Adult Vaccinations Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18358453/18368549" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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