THE RUNDOWN BLOG | Feb. 6, 2012
Next Health Care Mandate: Flu Shots for Medical Professionals?
THE RUNDOWN BLOG | Feb. 3, 2012
Questions Linger About Komen's Commitment to Planned Parenthood
Susan G. Komen officials said Friday they had no immediate plans to halt funding over concerns raised about Planned Parenthood's referrals. But in statements the Foundation provided to the NewsHour, it seemed to leave the door open to possibly doing so in the future.
THE RUNDOWN BLOG | Feb. 1, 2012
Santorum's Daughter Bella Recovering Nicely, But From What?
THE RUNDOWN BLOG | Jan. 30, 2012
Experts Weigh in on Bird Flu Research
REPORT | Jan. 25, 2012
Telenovelas: Are Spanish-Language Soap Operas Good for Your Health?

The latest in Spanish-language soap operas, or telenovelas, have encased more than typical romance and personal scandal, debuting some very clear messages on health care for Latinos in the U.S., specifically Colorado. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on the creators' reasoning in writing beyond the usual storylines.
THE RUNDOWN BLOG | Jan. 25, 2012
Telenovelas Provide Platform for Public Health Messages
THE RUNDOWN BLOG | Jan. 24, 2012
How Are Microwave Popcorn, Your Child's Immune System Connected?

A new study found that the perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in products are associated with lowered immune response to vaccinations in children. It is the first study to document how PFCs can adversely affect vaccine response. These pollutants can be transferred to children prenatally and postnatally from environmental exposure.
THE RUNDOWN BLOG | Jan. 24, 2012
Hospitals Seek To Attract Business With Patient Perks
THE RUNDOWN BLOG | Jan. 20, 2012
Bird Flu Studies Temporarily Paused, Journals Announce
THE RUNDOWN BLOG | Jan. 19, 2012
The High Cost of a Good Night's Sleep
There is a growing awareness in the medical community that the grunts and snorts of noisy sleepers can also be a sign of sleep apnea. Critics, however, worry that overnight tests to diagnose apnea, particularly those done in sleep labs, may be over-prescribed at great cost to the health care system.
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Health Reform: Changing the Game for Pediatric Cancer Patients?
Jan. 13, 2012
This is the story of Cooper Cochran -- one of the 350,000 pediatric cancer survivors in the U.S. What impact will the new health care reform law have on his future?
Autism Now
Robert MacNeil Returns for a Special Series of Reports
A special six-part series of reports, anchored by Robert MacNeil, about a puzzling disorder that touches many lives across the U.S.: autism.











