Health & Safety

Firearms using lead ammunition spray lead dust out of the muzzle and ejection port when fired.

Lead Dust From Firearms Can Pose A Silent Health Risk

2:51pm May 10, 2017

by Angus Chen

The Department of Defense has increased protections for military personnel from exposure to lead from firearms. It can be a health problem for people using recreational shooting ranges, too.

People attending Rep. Rod Blum's town hall event in Dubuque, Iowa, this week held up red sheets of paper to show disagreement with what the Republican congressman was saying and green to show they concurred. The GOP health care bill was a major concern of

Fact-Checking Republicans' Defense Of The GOP Health Bill

11:34pm May 09, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

In TV appearances and meetings with constituents, House Republicans are highlighting parts of the law that protect consumers, while glossing over loopholes that allow insurers to avoid paying.

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The anti-inflammatory drug Bextra was taken off the market because it increased the risk of heart attack and stroke.

One-Third Of New Drugs Had Safety Problems After FDA Approval

9:16pm May 09, 2017

by Sydney Lupkin

More than 70 drugs approved by the FDA from 2001 to 2010 ran into safety concerns that prompted withdrawals from the market, "black box" warnings or other actions.

This is a screenshot of an online promotion by LensCulture for the Magnum 2017 photo competition, using photographs by Souvid Datta taken of girls in the red light district of Kolkata. The photo that was used has been blacked out.

Outcry Over Photo Showing The Face Of A Girl Allegedly Being Raped

7:08pm May 09, 2017

by Michaeleen Doucleff

A firestorm has erupted over the ethics of using that image on Facebook to promote a photo contest — and the broader issue of how Western media depicts young women and girls in poor countries.

A tuberculosis patient in a hospital for chest diseases in the Indian region of Kashmir.

Drug Resistant TB Is Predicted To Steadily Spread In 4 Countries

6:30pm May 09, 2017

by Jason Beaubien

The case numbers are already high in certain countries. It's not only hard to treat — it's extremely contagious.

Colorado Governor On Republican Health Care Bill: This Is Not An Improvement

4:36pm May 09, 2017

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper about health care reform. Colorado expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act and would either have to take on that funding burden or change eligibility requirements under the American Health Care Act.

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says the risks of screening for thyroid cancer in people without symptoms outweigh the benefits.

Don't Screen For Thyroid Cancer, Task Force Says

4:36pm May 09, 2017

by Richard Harris

A federal task force says the risks of screening outweigh benefits. Many thyroid growths never develop into dangerous cancers, and overdiagnosis can lead people to have unnecessary surgery.

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The majority of health aid to poor countries targets children under five.

The Global Gap In Health Care Dollars For Young And Old Is Huge

3:31pm May 09, 2017

by Susan Brink

The U.S. has one kind of gap. The developing world has another, as a new report points out.

Hospital-acquired infections are a big risk in health care, especially for older or seriously ill patients.

Medicare Didn't Investigate Suspicious Reports Of Hospital Infections

2:11pm May 09, 2017

by Christina Jewett

The inspector general at Health and Human Services says Medicare should have done an in-depth review of suspicious reports from hospitals to keep them from covering up problems with infections.

Because of the heavy lifting the job demands, Raub sees a local trainer to help keep his spine healthy for further physical endeavors.

New Businesses Give Restaurant Workers The Tips They Ache For: Wellness

7:00am May 09, 2017

by Dakota Kim

Waiting, cooking and tending bar can take a heavy toll on the body and mind. Several health-minded support services are springing up to help workers stay in the game for the long term.