Vivvo CMS 4.1 http://www.pri.org/ Copyright 2009 Public Radio International. All rights reserved. http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ http://www.pri.org/health/mental-disorders-reclassified1883.html http://www.pri.org/health/mental-disorders-reclassified1883.html Health & Medicine Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0600 Contentious debates have begun as the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" gets a new edition. (Image by Flickr user Richard Masoner (cc: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/mental-health-through-nature1884.html http://www.pri.org/health/mental-health-through-nature1884.html Health & Medicine Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:05:00 -0600 Ecotherapy, a new branch of psychotherapy, explores nature-based ways to cope with depression and anxiety. (Image by Flickr user rachel_thecat (cc: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/autism-facts-and-fiction1878.html http://www.pri.org/health/autism-facts-and-fiction1878.html Health & Medicine Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:15:00 -0600 A study that linked vaccines to autism was recently retracted -- sorting out the facts from fiction of autism. (Image by Flickr user Eugene Peretz (CC: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/internet-addiction-and-depression1875.html http://www.pri.org/health/internet-addiction-and-depression1875.html Health & Medicine Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:15:00 -0600 A new study from the University of Leeds in England finds links between excessive internet use and depression. (Image by Flickr user Beatrice Murch (cc: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/effects-of-chemicals-in-flame-retardants1860.html http://www.pri.org/health/effects-of-chemicals-in-flame-retardants1860.html Health & Medicine Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:42:00 -0600 New study indicates chemicals found in flame retardants may effect the intelligence of young children. (Image by Flickr user Angus Fraser (cc: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/the-long-war-on-cancer1825.html http://www.pri.org/health/the-long-war-on-cancer1825.html Health & Medicine Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:00:00 -0600 Over half a million Americans die each year of cancer, and researchers are still unclear on causes and how to treat it. A scientist examines cancer cells under a microscope. (Image: Argonne National Laboratory) http://www.pri.org/health/aids-epidemic-in-washington-dc1819.html http://www.pri.org/health/aids-epidemic-in-washington-dc1819.html Health & Medicine Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:09:00 -0600 Washington, DC, has an HIV infection rate of three percent -- the highest in the US. (Image: flickr user: FightHIVinDC (cc: by-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/female-veterans-va-medical1779.html http://www.pri.org/health/female-veterans-va-medical1779.html Health & Medicine Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:15:00 -0600 Many Veteran Affairs centers lack adequate medical services for female soldiers returning home from military duty. (Image via Flickr user US Army (cc: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/new-guidelines-cervical-cancer-screening1738.html http://www.pri.org/health/new-guidelines-cervical-cancer-screening1738.html Health & Medicine Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:02:00 -0600 Women can wait till age 21 for cervical cancer screenings according to new guidelines. (Image: flickr user: Brittany G (cc: by-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/non-stick-chemicals-cholesterol1718.html http://www.pri.org/health/non-stick-chemicals-cholesterol1718.html Health & Medicine Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:26:00 -0600 New study shows strong association between chemicals found in some take-out food containers and increased cholesterol levels. PFCs can be found in some take-out food containers. (Image: Flickr user petrogaz (cc: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/stem-cell-debate-heats-up1824.html http://www.pri.org/health/stem-cell-debate-heats-up1824.html Health & Medicine Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:10:00 -0600 With more embryonic stem cell lines released and $21 million in funding earmarked, stem cell research advances. Human stem cells. (Image: Todd McDevitt, National Science Foundation) http://www.pri.org/health/military-stress-fort-hood-shootings1713.html http://www.pri.org/health/military-stress-fort-hood-shootings1713.html Health & Medicine 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. (Image: flickr user: j. botter (cc: by-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/corner-stores-contribute-childhood-obesity1682.html http://www.pri.org/health/corner-stores-contribute-childhood-obesity1682.html Health & Medicine 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. (Image: Flickr user Adam d (cc: by-nc-sa)) 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 & Medicine 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. 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 & Medicine 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. (Image: Flickr user lulu (cc: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/swine-flu-shots-for-everyone1610.html http://www.pri.org/health/swine-flu-shots-for-everyone1610.html Health & Medicine 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. (Image: Flickr user lulu (cc: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/aids-african-american-community1522.html http://www.pri.org/health/aids-african-american-community1522.html Health & Medicine 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. (Image: Flickr user adiything (cc: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/ira-glass-health-insurance1517.html http://www.pri.org/health/ira-glass-health-insurance1517.html Health & Medicine 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. http://www.pri.org/health/what-americans-want-healthcare1511.html http://www.pri.org/health/what-americans-want-healthcare1511.html Health & Medicine Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:39:00 -0500 Center for Healthcare Decisions survey reveals what Americans care about most in health care. (Image: Flickr user Brittany G (cc: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/texting-affects-teenagers-development1467.html http://www.pri.org/health/texting-affects-teenagers-development1467.html Health & Medicine Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:06:00 -0500 MIT researcher says constant texting is causing anxiety, sleep and relationship problems in teenagers. (Image: Flickr user Brandon Christopher Warren (cc: by-nc-sa)) http://www.pri.org/health/praise-the-lard1453.html http://www.pri.org/health/praise-the-lard1453.html Health & Medicine 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. (Image: flickr user Rex Roof (cc:by-nd)) http://www.pri.org/health/swine-flu-explained.html http://www.pri.org/health/swine-flu-explained.html Health & Medicine 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. (Image: Lance McCord, Creative Commons) http://www.pri.org/health/red-meat-scare.html http://www.pri.org/health/red-meat-scare.html Health & Medicine 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. (Image: Zervas, Creative Commons) http://www.pri.org/health/antibiotics-losing-effectiveness.html http://www.pri.org/health/antibiotics-losing-effectiveness.html Health & Medicine Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:46:00 -0500 The overuse of antibiotics in livestock may be making the drugs less effective against bacteria. (Image: sparktography, Creative Commons) http://www.pri.org/health/funding-health-it.html http://www.pri.org/health/funding-health-it.html Health & Medicine 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. (Image: southerntabitha) http://www.pri.org/health/flu-vaccine-to-rule-all.html http://www.pri.org/health/flu-vaccine-to-rule-all.html Health & Medicine 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. (Image: itsv, Creative Commons) http://www.pri.org/health/sex-ed-goes-mobile.html http://www.pri.org/health/sex-ed-goes-mobile.html Health & Medicine 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. http://www.pri.org/health/medial-myths-debunked.html http://www.pri.org/health/medial-myths-debunked.html Health & Medicine 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. http://www.pri.org/health/lead-and-violent-crime.html http://www.pri.org/health/lead-and-violent-crime.html Health & Medicine 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. (Image: iStock Photo) http://www.pri.org/health/personalized-medicine.html http://www.pri.org/health/personalized-medicine.html Health & Medicine 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. Public Radio International: National and World News, Talk, Arts, Entertainment and Music