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Abdominal Pain
Black Kids Less Apt to Get Meds for Stomach Pain in ER (04/30/2012, HealthDay)
Emergency Room CT Exams Have Increased in Children with Abdominal Pain (04/24/2012, Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology)
See also
Abdominal Pain
Abortion
Drug Reduces Complications in Surgical Abortions (03/07/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Abortion
Acne
Acne Drug Tied to a Doubled Risk of Eye Problems (04/18/2012, Reuters Health)
Hormonal Factors Key to Understanding Acne in Women (03/16/2012, American Academy of Dermatology)
Mercury Poisoning Linked to Skin Products (03/06/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
See also
Acne
Acupuncture
Acupuncture May Help Some People with COPD (05/15/2012, Reuters Health)
Mixed Evidence on Acupuncture for Irritable Bowels (04/25/2012, Reuters Health)
Alternative Medicine May Help Ease Chronic Sinusitis (03/21/2012, HealthDay)
Needle Solution?
(03/21/2012, HealthDay)
(03/21/2012, HealthDay) See also
Acupuncture
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Study Shows New Option for Kids with Tough-to-Treat Leukemia (04/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Adoption
Genes Play a Role in Drug Abuse Risk Among Adopted Kids (03/07/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Adoption
African-American Health
Blacks, Hispanics Have Higher Colon Polyp Risk Than Previously Thought (05/15/2012, HealthDay)
Scleroderma Complications Worse in Blacks Than Whites (05/10/2012, HealthDay)
Health Care Disparities Might Affect Black Kids' Cancer Survival (05/01/2012, HealthDay)
Black Kids Less Apt to Get Meds for Stomach Pain in ER (04/30/2012, HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure May Be Especially Lethal for Blacks (04/10/2012, HealthDay)
Minorities, Medicare Recipients Less Likely to Get Antidepressants (04/09/2012, HealthDay)
Hair Care Can Pose Health Risks for Black Women (03/22/2012, HealthDay)
Black Women More Likely To Die of Breast Cancer (03/21/2012, Reuters Health)
Handle with Care: African-American Hair Needs Special Care to Avoid Damage (03/16/2012, American Academy of Dermatology)
National Screening Urged to Detect Eye Disease in Blacks (03/16/2012, HealthDay)
People in Poor Neighborhoods Have More Pain, Study Finds (03/08/2012, HealthDay)
Life Expectancy for U.S. Blacks Shorter Than That of Whites (03/01/2012, HealthDay)
Watching Patient Stories on DVDs Improves Blood Pressure Control among Blacks (03/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also
African-American Health
After Surgery
Lower Risk for Bowel Obstruction with Less Invasive Surgery (04/20/2012, HealthDay)
Men More Prone to Complications After Brain, Spine Surgery (04/20/2012, HealthDay)
Codeine After Surgery Could Endanger Certain Kids (04/11/2012, HealthDay)
Pain Relief Can Fall Short After Gynecologic Surgery (04/09/2012, Reuters Health)
Esophageal Cancer Surgery Can Leave Lingering Health Problems, Study Says (04/06/2012, HealthDay)
Blood Clot Risk Higher in Heavy Women (03/30/2012, Reuters Health)
Thyroid Surgery Riskier for Older Patients (03/30/2012, HealthDay)
See also
After Surgery
Air Pollution
Beijing's Olympic Smog Shows Pollution's Effect on Health (05/15/2012, HealthDay)
Leaded Gas Exposure Linked to Later Violence (04/25/2012, HealthDay)
More Smog Might Mean More Hospitalizations (04/18/2012, HealthDay)
Pollution Problem (04/09/2012, HealthDay)
(04/09/2012, HealthDay) Breathing Smog in Pregnancy Linked to Child's Behavior Problems (03/22/2012, HealthDay)
Gas Engines May Be Dirtier Than Diesels in One Respect (03/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Air Pollution
Alcohol
Tattoos, Piercings Tied to Heavier Drinking in French Study (04/16/2012, HealthDay)
Young Women Who Drink and Drive at Higher Risk of Fatal Accident (04/03/2012, HealthDay)
Even a Little Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk (03/29/2012, HealthDay)
Moderate Drinking Might Help Men Live Longer After Heart Attack (03/28/2012, HealthDay)
Europeans Are World's Heaviest Drinkers: WHO Report (03/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Some People More Prone to Drinking Blackouts (03/20/2012, HealthDay)
Excessive Drinking Costs U.S. Colleges Millions Annually (03/19/2012, HealthDay)
Light or Moderate Drinking Linked to Lower Stroke Risk in Women (03/08/2012, HealthDay)
Thinking About Drinking (03/02/2012, HealthDay)
(03/02/2012, HealthDay) See also
Alcohol
Alcoholism
ER Docs Can Help Curb Patient Alcohol Abuse, Drunk Driving (04/05/2012, HealthDay)
Many Alcoholics Suffered Childhood Trauma (03/15/2012, HealthDay)
LSD Might Help Alcoholics Quit, Stay Abstinent (03/09/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Alcoholism
Allergy
5 Surprising Summer Allergies… (05/23/2012, HealthDay)
(05/23/2012, HealthDay) Amish Farm Kids Remarkably Immune to Allergies (05/04/2012, Reuters Health)
See also
Allergy
Alzheimer's Disease
NIH-Funded Research Provides New Clues on How ApoE4 Affects Alzheimer's Risk (05/16/2012, National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
(05/16/2012, National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) U.S. Launches Ambitious Alzheimer's Plan with Research Push (05/15/2012, Reuters Health)
Smell Tests Don't Predict Alzheimer's, Study Finds (05/10/2012, HealthDay)
Depression in Mid-Life Linked to Higher Odds for Later Dementia (05/07/2012, HealthDay)
Having a 'Purpose in Life' May Help Shield You from Dementia (05/07/2012, HealthDay)
Loss of Smell, an Early Alzheimer's Sign, Reversed in Lab (05/07/2012, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
New Type of Brain Scan to Detect Alzheimer's Early (05/07/2012, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Omega-3s Aim to Please (05/03/2012, HealthDay)
(05/03/2012, HealthDay) Eating More Foods Rich in Omega-3s May Lower Alzheimer's Risk (05/02/2012, HealthDay)
Everyday Activities Might Lower Alzheimer's Risk (04/18/2012, HealthDay)
New Method to Reveal Alzheimer's Marker Shows Promise (04/17/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Approves Imaging Drug Amyvid (04/10/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
Brain Falters Near End of Life, But Games, Puzzles Might Slow Decline (04/04/2012, HealthDay)
Alzheimer's Prevention (04/02/2012, HealthDay)
(04/02/2012, HealthDay) Brain Scans Suggest How Alzheimer's Spreads (03/21/2012, HealthDay)
Anxiety and Depression Increase Dementia Risk (03/20/2012, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Rating Your Health As Poor Increases Alzheimer's Risk (03/20/2012, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Antioxidants May Not Help People with Alzheimer's (03/19/2012, Reuters Health)
More Insight on Possible Role of Vitamin D Against Alzheimer's (03/12/2012, HealthDay)
Mediterranean on the Brain (03/09/2012, HealthDay)
(03/09/2012, HealthDay) Study Finds Key Dementia Drugs Should Be Used More (03/07/2012, Reuters Health)
Toxins Afloat in Shark Fin Soup? (03/01/2012, HealthDay)
Blockade of Learning and Memory Genes May Occur Early in Alzheimer's Disease (02/29/2012, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
(02/29/2012, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) See also
Alzheimer's Disease
Anal Cancer
Most Anal Lesions Don't Cause Cancer in Men, Research Shows (03/23/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Anal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Most Anal Lesions Don't Cause Cancer in Men, Research Shows (03/23/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Anal Disorders
Anesthesia
Voice, Throat Problems Common After Anesthesia (03/22/2012, Reuters Health)
Anesthesiologists Add a Billion to Cost of U.S. Screening (03/20/2012, Reuters Health)
See also
Anesthesia
Angioplasty
Are Post-Angioplasty Stress Tests Unnecessary? (05/15/2012, HealthDay)
Angioplasty May Be Risky for Those with Poor Leg Circulation (05/09/2012, HealthDay)
First Bedside Gene Test Shows Promise (03/29/2012, HealthDay)
Bypass Surgery May Be Better Than Angioplasty for Seniors (03/27/2012, HealthDay)
Community Hospitals Safe for Angioplasty (03/27/2012, HealthDay)
Stents No Better Than Medicine for Stable Heart Disease, Study Says (02/27/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Angioplasty
Animal Bites
Keeping Your Family Safe from Dog Bites (05/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Animal Bites
Animal Diseases and Your Health
New Flu Discovered in Guatemalan Fruit Bats (02/28/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Animal Diseases and Your Health
Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Health Tip: Help Prevent Foot And Ankle Injuries (04/18/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Antibiotics
Antibiotics Prevent Urinary Tract Infections Better Than Probiotics (05/18/2012, Reuters Health)
FDA Statement Regarding Azithromycin (Zithromax) and the Risk of Cardiovascular Death (05/17/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
Study Links Antibiotic to Slight Rise in Heart Patients' Death Risk (05/16/2012, HealthDay)
Probiotic Products May Prevent Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea (05/08/2012, HealthDay)
Germs Behind Urinary Tract Infections Becoming More Resistant to Drugs (05/04/2012, HealthDay)
Levaquin Approved to Treat or Prevent Plague (04/27/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Seeks to Limit Antibiotics in Animal Feed (04/11/2012, HealthDay)
Study Finds Antibiotics Best for Appendicitis (04/06/2012, HealthDay)
Common Antibiotics Tied to Eye Emergencies (04/03/2012, Reuters Health)
Should Cystic Fibrosis Patients Get So Many Antibiotics? (03/26/2012, HealthDay)
Antibiotics Useless for Most Sinus Infections, Experts Say (03/21/2012, HealthDay)
Hospital Saved Millions by Keeping Close Eye on Antibiotic Use (03/15/2012, HealthDay)
One Antibiotic Appears to Ease Severe E. Coli Infection (03/13/2012, HealthDay)
Kids' Penicillin Allergy May Not Signal Other Drug Reactions (03/07/2012, HealthDay)
Dangerous Bacteria also Spreads Outside Hospitals: CDC (03/06/2012, HealthDay)
Antibiotic Shortcoming (02/27/2012, HealthDay)
(02/27/2012, HealthDay) See also
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Newer Antidepressants May Be Safe for Parkinson's Patients (04/11/2012, HealthDay)
Minorities, Medicare Recipients Less Likely to Get Antidepressants (04/09/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Adds More Warnings to Antidepressant's Label (03/28/2012, HealthDay)
Antidepressants May Raise Risk for Pregnancy Complication (03/22/2012, HealthDay)
Mothers on Antidepressants Less Likely to Breast-Feed (03/13/2012, HealthDay)
Study Suggests Overall Benefit from Antidepressants (03/07/2012, Reuters Health)
More Patients Are Being Prescribed Antidepressants by Non-Psychiatrists and without a Psychiatric Diagnosis (03/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also
Antidepressants
Antioxidants
Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory (04/26/2012, HealthDay)
Dark Chocolate May Lower Risk of Heart Disease (04/24/2012, HealthDay)
Chocolate Lovers Tend to Weigh Less (03/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Could Soy Help Lower Your Blood Pressure? (03/26/2012, HealthDay)
Antioxidants May Not Help People with Alzheimer's (03/19/2012, Reuters Health)
Blueberries and Apples Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk (03/16/2012, Reuters Health)
Fruits, Veggies Can Be Beauty Tools, Study Says (03/08/2012, HealthDay)
Peel Some Protection (03/01/2012, HealthDay)
(03/01/2012, HealthDay) See also
Antioxidants
Anxiety
Anxiety, Depression Often Go Hand-in-Hand with Arthritis (04/30/2012, HealthDay)
Anxiety Linked to Smarts in Brain Study (04/18/2012, HealthDay)
Anxiety Might Help People Sniff Out Threats (04/06/2012, HealthDay)
Depression, Anxiety Tied to Physical Disabilities in Seniors (04/05/2012, HealthDay)
Dental Worries (04/03/2012, HealthDay)
(04/03/2012, HealthDay) FDA Approves First Generic Lexapro to Treat Depression and Anxiety Disorder (03/14/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
See also
Anxiety
Appendicitis
Low-Radiation CT Scans Effective at Spotting Appendicitis (04/25/2012, HealthDay)
Study Finds Antibiotics Best for Appendicitis (04/06/2012, HealthDay)
Residents as Safe as Senior MDs in Appendix Surgery (03/27/2012, Reuters Health)
See also
Appendicitis
Arrhythmia
Asthma Meds May Be Linked to Irregular Heartbeat (05/22/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Issues Multiple Sclerosis Drug Alert (05/14/2012, HealthDay)
Family Tree May Clarify Death Risk for Inherited Heart Rhythm Disorders (02/28/2012, American Heart Association)
See also
Arrhythmia
Arsenic
Arsenic Turns Stem Cells Cancerous, Spurring Tumor Growth (04/04/2012, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
(04/04/2012, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) See also
Arsenic
Arthritis
Anxiety, Depression Often Go Hand-in-Hand with Arthritis (04/30/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Arthritis
Artificial Limbs
Paralyzed Individuals Use Thought-Controlled Robotic Arm to Reach and Grasp (05/16/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
(05/16/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) See also
Artificial Limbs
Assisted Living
White Women Make up Bulk of Assisted-Living Residents (04/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Assisted Living
Asthma
Asthma Meds May Be Linked to Irregular Heartbeat (05/22/2012, HealthDay)
Asthma Cases Continue to Rise in U.S., Affecting Millions (05/15/2012, HealthDay)
Survey Reveals Growing National Impact of Asthma (05/15/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Seniors Undertreated for Asthma, and Many Skip Inhalers (05/01/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Asthma Triggers (04/17/2012, HealthDay)
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Many Household Products (03/08/2012, HealthDay)
Heavy Kids May Not Respond as Well to Asthma Meds (03/05/2012, HealthDay)
Many Asthmatics Do Well on Food-Allergy Tests, Study Finds (03/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Asthma
Asthma in Children
Asthma Cases Continue to Rise in U.S., Affecting Millions (05/15/2012, HealthDay)
Prenatal Smoking Tied to Worse Asthma in Kids (05/11/2012, Reuters Health)
Amish Farm Kids Remarkably Immune to Allergies (05/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Many Asthmatic Kids Harmed by Secondhand Smoke (05/01/2012, HealthDay)
Some Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers (04/27/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Asthma Triggers (04/17/2012, HealthDay)
Alternative Therapies Aren't Used as Substitutes for Asthma Meds (04/13/2012, HealthDay)
Rapid Asthma Treatment in ER May Prevent Admission (04/06/2012, HealthDay)
Co-Pays May Affect Which Kids Get Their Meds (03/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Children with Asthma at Higher Risk for Shingles (03/05/2012, HealthDay)
Late Preemie Birth May Be Linked to Higher Asthma Risk (03/05/2012, HealthDay)
Many Asthmatics Do Well on Food-Allergy Tests, Study Finds (03/05/2012, HealthDay)
Obesity Linked to Asthma in Children (02/29/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Asthma in Children
Atherosclerosis
Hunter-Gatherers and Horticulturalist Lifestyle Linked to Lower Blood Pressure Increases, Atherosclerosis Risks (05/21/2012, American Heart Association)
Health Tip: Know Your Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis (04/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Health Tip: Protect Your Feet from Fungal Infection (02/27/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Athlete's Foot
Atrial Fibrillation
Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem (05/16/2012, HealthDay)
Stroke Risk High When Anti-Clotting Drugs Stopped (04/25/2012, American Heart Association)
Thyroid Condition Linked to Heart Problems (04/23/2012, HealthDay)
Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder (03/09/2012, HealthDay)
Irregular Heartbeat May Predict Mental Decline in Some (02/27/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Atrial Fibrillation
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use (04/30/2012, HealthDay)
ADHD Diagnosis Rates Rose Sharply in Past Decade (03/23/2012, HealthDay)
Youngest Kids in Class More Apt to Get ADHD Diagnosis (03/05/2012, HealthDay)
Video Games, Impulsivity Seem to Go Hand-in-Hand (02/25/2012, HealthDay)
Autism
Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children with Autism (05/16/2012, HealthDay)
Genetic Test May Spot Raised Autism Risk (05/16/2012, HealthDay)
Many Parents of Kids with Autism Don't Put Faith in Pediatricians (05/16/2012, HealthDay)
Employment Prospects Dim for Young Adults with Autism (05/14/2012, HealthDay)
Prenatal Smoking Linked to High-Functioning Autism in Kids (05/04/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Recognize Early Signs of Autism (05/03/2012, HealthDay)
Agent Reduces Autism-Like Behaviors in Mice (04/25/2012, National Institute of Mental Health)
(04/25/2012, National Institute of Mental Health) Half-Siblings of Those with Autism at Raised Risk for Disorder (04/20/2012, HealthDay)
Autism Caution (04/19/2012, HealthDay)
(04/19/2012, HealthDay) Genes Associated with Autism Also Related to Schizophrenia (04/19/2012, HealthDay)
Why Are Autism Spectrum Disorders Increasing? (04/16/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
In Mice, Drug Reverses Symptoms of Condition Linked to Autism (04/11/2012, HealthDay)
Online Tool Could Diagnose Autism Quickly, Developers Say (04/10/2012, HealthDay)
Autism Spectrum Disorders: One Family's Story (04/09/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Children Born to Obese Moms May Face Higher Autism Risk (04/09/2012, HealthDay)
Pregnancy Length May Influence Severity of Autism (04/06/2012, HealthDay)
Gene Studies Begin to Unravel Autism Puzzle (04/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Spontaneous Gene Glitches Linked to Autism Risk with Older Dads (04/04/2012, National Institute of Mental Health)
(04/04/2012, National Institute of Mental Health) Improvements in Autism Symptoms Vary Kid by Kid (04/02/2012, Reuters Health)
New Data on Autism Spectrum Disorders (03/29/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
People with Autism May Be Better at Processing Information (03/26/2012, HealthDay)
Study Might Explain Brain Overgrowth Seen in Autism (03/23/2012, HealthDay)
Mothers of Kids with Autism Earn Less (03/19/2012, HealthDay)
'Parent Training' May Help Kids with Autism Behave Better (03/02/2012, HealthDay)
See also
Autism
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