From Our Listeners Stem Cells as Treatment for Stroke July 30, 2004 • Ron Reagan made waves this week, speaking before the Democratic National Convention in favor of stem cell research. In this hour of Science Friday, NPR's Ira Flatow and guests look at new research into how transplanted stem cells might be used to treat stroke. Stem Cells as Treatment for Stroke Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3804789/3804790" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Food Trans Fat Label Change May Not Alter Diet July 29, 2004 • Some nutrition experts worry new trans fat labels won't stop shoppers from buying foods -- such as cookies, crackers and chips -- made with the heart-damaging fat. Others point out the FDA requirement already has some manufacturers reformulating their products. NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports. Trans Fat Label Change May Not Alter Diet Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3801653/3801654" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Health Care MRI Proves a Better Test for Some Breast Cancers July 28, 2004 • A new study says that MRIs find about twice as many breast cancers as mammograms. Specialists say that high-risk women should have both an MRI and a mammogram, which remains better at detecting certain types of cancer. NPR's Richard Knox reports. MRI Proves a Better Test for Some Breast Cancers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3627235/3627236" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Health Care Hospice: Comfort in the Final Days July 24, 2004 • As the hospice movement in America observes its 30th anniversary, John Biewen of American Radioworks offers an audio portrait of one of the more than 900,000 Americans expected to benefit from hospice care this year. Hospice: Comfort in the Final Days Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3613700/3614707" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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From Our Listeners Examining Epigenetics July 23, 2004 • A look at the emerging science of epigenetics: inherited information that isn't in the form of genes. Examining Epigenetics Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3613288/3613289" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Health Care U.S. Eyes Standardized Electronic Health Records July 22, 2004 • The Department of Health and Human Services announces plan to computerize and standardize health records over the next 10 years. The new system, which would make patients' records available nationwide, is aimed at boosting privacy standards and improving health care efficiency. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports. U.S. Eyes Standardized Electronic Health Records Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3608303/3608304" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion Health Care Dr. Ian Smith: Tips for Lowering Your Cholesterol July 21, 2004 • NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with health commentator Dr. Ian Smith about new medical guidelines that suggest that millions of people will need medication to lower their cholesterol. Dr. Ian Smith: Tips for Lowering Your Cholesterol Audio will be available later today.
Children's Health Cholesterol Drugs May Work for Children July 21, 2004 • Children with a genetic predisposition for high cholesterol can benefit from cholesterol-lowering drugs that have been successful with adults, says a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. NPR's Patricia Neighmond reports. Cholesterol Drugs May Work for Children Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3605523/3605524" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Health Care GAO: Hospital Reviews Miss Many Errors July 20, 2004 • The Government Accountability Office says that more than three-quarters of major deficiencies and errors at hospitals are not found during normal accreditation reviews. A new report from the GAO says the private agency that inspects hospitals for the Medicare program often misses vital patient safety lapses and important fire safety problems. Hear NPR's Julie Rovner. GAO: Hospital Reviews Miss Many Errors Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3604222/3604223" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Small California Town Hit Hard by West Nile Virus July 20, 2004 • Chris Richard reports on how the first cases of West Nile virus to hit California are affecting one small town near Los Angeles. Small California Town Hit Hard by West Nile Virus Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3602943/3602944" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Global Health Herbally Derived Drug Combats Resistant Malaria July 20, 2004 • A new report says the increasing death toll from the mosquito-borne disease can be reversed through international support of a new drug based on a Chinese herbal treatment. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports. Herbally Derived Drug Combats Resistant Malaria Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3604216/3604217" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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China's Female Population Numbers Continue to Shrink July 18, 2004 • China's demographics don't add up, according to a new study. The country's 2000 census indicates 120 boys are born for every 100 girls, giving China the highest sex ratio in the world. Researchers estimate the country is missing a million girls every year from its birth count, renewing fears that widespread sex selection and infanticide may be to blame. NPR's Susan Stamberg talks with Bowdoin College professor Nancy Riley. China's Female Population Numbers Continue to Shrink Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3499024/3499025" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics Health Care Fails to Register in Campaigns July 18, 2004 • Many experts predicted that health care policy would be a key to the 2004 presidential race. Coping with the problem of 44 million uninsured Americans was supposed to be a major issue, but it hasn't been so far. NPR's Julie Rovner reports. Health Care Fails to Register in Campaigns Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3499028/3499029" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Global Health AIDS Conference Focuses on Plight of Women July 17, 2004 • At the 15th International AIDS Conference, held in Thailand this past week, scientists and policy makers focused particular attention on the fate of women with AIDS. Hear NPR's Susan Stamberg and Dr. Kathleen Cravero of UNAIDS. AIDS Conference Focuses on Plight of Women Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3492036/3492037" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Global Health AIDS Conference Hits U.S. Plan July 17, 2004 • The 15th International AIDS Conference comes to a close in Thailand. A U.S. plan to spend $15 billion on emergency measures is criticized over details, and divisions are evident at the gathering despite calls for unity. NPR's Richard Knox reports. AIDS Conference Hits U.S. Plan Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3482015/3482016" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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