Vivvo CMS 4.1 PRI http://www.pri.org/ Copyright 2009 Public Radio International. All rights reserved. PRI: Public Radio International: National and World News, Talk, Arts, Entertainment and Music http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ Military stress and Fort Hood shootings http://www.pri.org/health/military-stress-fort-hood-shootings1713.html http://www.pri.org/health/military-stress-fort-hood-shootings1713.html Health Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:06:00 -0600 The psychological effects of stress on military personnel and their families in aftermath of shootings at Forth Hood Army Base. Corner stores linked to childhood obesity http://www.pri.org/health/corner-stores-contribute-childhood-obesity1682.html http://www.pri.org/health/corner-stores-contribute-childhood-obesity1682.html Health Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:21:00 -0500 A recent study blames cheap slushies and junk food from local convenience stores for childhood obesity, prompting unusual proposal in LA. Health insurance industry joins reform debate http://www.pri.org/health/health-insurance-industry-joins-reform-debate1673.html http://www.pri.org/health/health-insurance-industry-joins-reform-debate1673.html Health Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:42:00 -0500 The health insurance industry chimes in on health care debate, saying new reform bill will raise premiums. H1N1: what you need to know http://www.pri.org/health/h1n1-what-you-need-to-know1646.html http://www.pri.org/health/h1n1-what-you-need-to-know1646.html Health Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:05:00 -0500 Sorting out the facts from the fiction around H1N1, and what we really need to be concerned about. It's official: (swine) flu shots for everyone http://www.pri.org/health/swine-flu-shots-for-everyone1610.html http://www.pri.org/health/swine-flu-shots-for-everyone1610.html Health Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:02:00 -0500 The U.S. government has purchased 195 million doses of approved H1N1 vaccine to give out for free to anyone who wants it. HIV testing in the African American community http://www.pri.org/health/aids-african-american-community1522.html http://www.pri.org/health/aids-african-american-community1522.html Health Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:42:00 -0500 HIV/AIDS has alarming hold on the African American community, which accounts for nearly half of all new AIDS cases. Ira Glass looks at the fine print in health insurance http://www.pri.org/health/ira-glass-health-insurance1517.html http://www.pri.org/health/ira-glass-health-insurance1517.html Health Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:31:00 -0500 Ira Glass reports on what he found at a recent House subcommittee hearing on the health insurance industry. What Americans want from health care http://www.pri.org/health/what-americans-want-healthcare1511.html http://www.pri.org/health/what-americans-want-healthcare1511.html Health Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:39:00 -0500 Center for Healthcare Decisions survey reveals what Americans care about most in health care. Texting and teen development http://www.pri.org/health/texting-affects-teenagers-development1467.html http://www.pri.org/health/texting-affects-teenagers-development1467.html Health Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:06:00 -0500 MIT researcher says constant texting is causing anxiety, sleep and relationship problems in teenagers. Praise the Lard http://www.pri.org/health/praise-the-lard1453.html http://www.pri.org/health/praise-the-lard1453.html Health Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:47:00 -0500 Food scientists have shown that home-rendered lard isn't as bad for your health as, say, margarine. The swine flu explained http://www.pri.org/health/swine-flu-explained.html http://www.pri.org/health/swine-flu-explained.html Health Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:15:00 -0500 Dr. Susan P. Fisher-Hoch, an epidemiologist, helps us understand the science behind the swine flu and sorts out the conflicting theories around the outbreak. The red meat scare http://www.pri.org/health/red-meat-scare.html http://www.pri.org/health/red-meat-scare.html Health Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:21:00 -0500 A new study finds that a diet rich in red meat and processed meats can lead to premature death. Antibiotics losing effectiveness http://www.pri.org/health/antibiotics-losing-effectiveness.html http://www.pri.org/health/antibiotics-losing-effectiveness.html Health Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:46:00 -0500 The overuse of antibiotics in livestock may be making the drugs less effective against bacteria. Funding Health IT http://www.pri.org/health/funding-health-it.html http://www.pri.org/health/funding-health-it.html Health Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:22:00 -0500 The Obama recovery plan contains $19 billion to help computerize medical records -- doctors weigh in on the pros and cons. One flu vaccine to rule them all http://www.pri.org/health/flu-vaccine-to-rule-all.html http://www.pri.org/health/flu-vaccine-to-rule-all.html Health Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:56:00 -0600 Scientists who were looking for a way to annihilate the Avian flu have stumbled upon a protein that halts both the Avian and seasonal flu. Sex ed goes mobile http://www.pri.org/health/sex-ed-goes-mobile.html http://www.pri.org/health/sex-ed-goes-mobile.html Health Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:01:00 -0600 A new study looks into whether videos delivered to mobile phones can educate young people about safe sex. Medical myths debunked http://www.pri.org/health/medial-myths-debunked.html http://www.pri.org/health/medial-myths-debunked.html Health Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:40:00 -0600 Dr. Rachel Vreeman debunks popular medical myths -- like sugar making kids hyperactive, or losing body heat through the head. Lead and violent crime http://www.pri.org/health/lead-and-violent-crime.html http://www.pri.org/health/lead-and-violent-crime.html Health Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:46:00 -0600 New research reveals that lead exposure in early development shrinks key areas of the brain, and is linked with violent crime. Personalized medicine http://www.pri.org/health/personalized-medicine.html http://www.pri.org/health/personalized-medicine.html Health Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:35:00 -0600 Most pharmaceutical drugs only work for about half the people who take them because our DNA can inhibit them from functioning in our bodies. Ask a Harvard Psychologist http://www.pri.org/health/ask-harvard-psychologist.html http://www.pri.org/health/ask-harvard-psychologist.html Health Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:57:00 -0600 Howard Gardner -- who developed the theory of multiple intelligences -- on the power of changing our minds and our lives. Effectiveness of colonoscopy screening http://www.pri.org/health/effectiveness-colonoscopy-screening.html http://www.pri.org/health/effectiveness-colonoscopy-screening.html Health Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:59:00 -0600 A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine indicates that the screening method is not as effective as doctors thought. The unhealthy toys list http://www.pri.org/health/unhealthy-toys-list.html http://www.pri.org/health/unhealthy-toys-list.html Health Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:50:00 -0600 Before heading to the toy store for holiday shopping, parents should be aware of the harmful chemicals that might be in some toys. Richard Gere on AIDS awareness http://www.pri.org/health/richard-gere-on-aids-awareness.html http://www.pri.org/health/richard-gere-on-aids-awareness.html Health Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:05:00 -0600 On the 20th World AIDS Day, activist and actor Richard Gere shares his personal account of the evolution of AIDS in America. The health benefits of being thankful http://www.pri.org/health/health-benefits-being-thankful.html http://www.pri.org/health/health-benefits-being-thankful.html Health Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:38:00 -0600 Being thankful and counting your blessings this Thanksgiving may help you mentally and physically -- recent research shows it's healthy to be grateful. Skin color and vitamin D http://www.pri.org/health/skin-color-vitamin-d.html http://www.pri.org/health/skin-color-vitamin-d.html Health Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:10:00 -0600 African Americans are more likely to have insufficient amounts of vitamin D -- that makes them more likely to get diseases like cancer and diabetes. AIDS in America http://www.pri.org/health/aids-in-america.html http://www.pri.org/health/aids-in-america.html Health Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:24:00 -0500 America's continuing HIV epidemic and how everyday people are coping with, and fighting to stop the spread of the disease. Allergic reaction to climate change http://www.pri.org/health/allergies-climate-change.html http://www.pri.org/health/allergies-climate-change.html Health Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:16:00 -0500 With rising temperatures and more precipitation, allergies and stinging insects are also on the rise. Drugs for prostate cancer and Alzheimers show promise http://www.pri.org/health/prostate-cancer-alzheimers-drugs.html http://www.pri.org/health/prostate-cancer-alzheimers-drugs.html Health Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:18:00 -0500 The drug abiraterone helps fight prostate cancer, and Dimebon found to improve cognitive abilities for Alzheimer’s patients Dealing with childhood cholesterol http://www.pri.org/health/childhood-cholesterol.html http://www.pri.org/health/childhood-cholesterol.html Health Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:48:00 -0500 The American Academy of Pediatrics has released the strongest guidelines to-date to treat children with cholesterol problems. The politics of Medicare http://www.pri.org/health/politics-of-medicare.html http://www.pri.org/health/politics-of-medicare.html Health Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:33:00 -0500 The battle over cuts in Medicare payments that could affect 52 million Americans reaches a fevered pitch over the Fourth of July weekend. Public Radio International: National and World News, Talk, Arts, Entertainment and Music