New Hampshire Public Radio - Health

Health Care Reform Hits Home

Laura Knoy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

If a health care overhaul passes, New Hampshire will have to figure out how to make the federal changes work with existing state programs. We’ll look at how such a transition might work.

Containing the Cost of Corporate Care

Elaine Grant — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

As health care premiums continue to skyrocket, Granite State businesses are considering new strategies to keep a lid on expenses. We’ll look at the ideas being tossed around and which are sticking.

Here's What's Awesome: Prescription Ice Cream, Rubik's Cube Art

Brady Carlson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:18:57 +0000

Now making its way down the aisle, from Parts Unknown, the undisputed heavyweight champion of awesome links... Here's What's Awesome!

Now let's forget our troubles with a big bowl of strawberry ice cream

Simulator Could Help Protect Troops, Teen Drivers

Chris Jensen — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:29 +0000

A North Country firm and a military research center are trying to protect troops from roadside bombs - and teach teens how to drive.

The Stuff Hospitals Throw Away

Josie Huang — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:46:59 +0000

A lot of what hospitals throw away is still usable, even in its original packaging.

Public Health Office Tries to Set Timeline

Dan Gorenstein — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:34:07 +0000

The state Department of Public Health wants to clear up any confusion around schools holding H1N1 flu clinics.

The Robot Will See You Now

Virginia Prescott — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:27:18 +0000

The next generation of social robots treat stroke victims and children with autism.

Inside The Minds of Smart Mice

Virginia Prescott — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:25:43 +0000

Researchers are experimenting with smart mice that learn faster using neuroenhancing drugs.

Grading Media Coverage of Health Care

Virginia Prescott — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:30:04 +0000

Is the media following the pipers or calling the tune of the nation's health care debate?

Here's What's Awesome: Double Guitar Solos, Dating Rescues

Brady Carlson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:57:41 +0000

I think Here's What's Awesome needs a catchphrase - something as catchy as Gomer Pyle's "Sha-zam!" but as down to earth as Daniel Schorr's "This is Daniel Schorr." Let's think on this as we explore another week of awesome links:

And next, three people and a piccolo
Two Brazilian musicians prove that a) you don't need two guitars to play a guitar duet, and b) you don't need to "beatbox" or sing about robots to become an internet musical sensation!