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Acne

Pediatricians Endorse New Acne Treatment Guidelines (05/06/2013, HealthDay)
See also Acne

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Scientists Pinpoint Most Major Genes Behind Deadly Blood Cancer (05/01/2013, HealthDay)
See also Acute Myeloid Leukemia

African American Health

Blacks with Certain Gene Need Lower Doses of Warfarin (06/05/2013, HealthDay)
Minorities Harmed Most by Fast-Food Outlets Near School (06/04/2013, HealthDay)
Many Black Women Prone to Gene-Driven Breast Cancer (06/03/2013, HealthDay)
Black Prostate Cancer Patients More Likely to Delay Treatment (05/28/2013, HealthDay)
Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination (05/22/2013, HealthDay)
Multiple sclerosis More Common in Blacks Than Previously Thought (05/06/2013, Reuters Health)
Clinical Trials Shed Light on Minority Health (04/25/2013, Food and Drug Administration)
Race and Geography May Influence Late-Stage Kidney Care (04/24/2013, Reuters Health)
Study Finds Gene That May Raise Alzheimer's Risk in Blacks (04/09/2013, Reuters Health)
Breast Cancer Death Rates Higher for Black Women (04/08/2013, HealthDay)
Tips for Minorities: Prevent High Blood Pressure (04/08/2013, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Minority Cancer Awareness: Everyday Steps to Help Lower Your Risk (04/05/2013, American Cancer Society)
Many U.S. Blacks Eager to Take Part in Medical Research (04/04/2013, HealthDay)
Hair Loss and Men's HealthVideo (03/27/2013, HealthDay)
See also African American Health

After Surgery

Common Heart Meds May Boost Recovery from Non-Cardiac Surgeries (04/23/2013, HealthDay)
Mental Changes After Bypass Usually Temporary (04/04/2013, Reuters Health)
Complications from Kidney Stone Surgery Rising, Study Finds (03/29/2013, HealthDay)
See also After Surgery

Air Pollution

Polluted Air Linked to Autism Risk (06/18/2013, HealthDay)
Living Near Heavy Traffic May Harm Kidney Function (05/14/2013, HealthDay)
Trees Plus Man-Made Pollution Creates Smog, Study Suggests (05/03/2013, HealthDay)
Many Americans Breathing Cleaner Air (04/24/2013, HealthDay)
Air Pollution May Speed Hardening of Arteries (04/23/2013, HealthDay)
Air Pollution and Childhood CancerVideo (04/10/2013, HealthDay)
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Might Raise Child's Cancer Risk (04/09/2013, HealthDay)
Traffic Smog Tied to Serious Birth Defects (03/29/2013, HealthDay)
See also Air Pollution

Alcohol

Baldness Drug Propecia May Put Some Men Off Alcohol (06/13/2013, HealthDay)
Designated Drivers Often Drink Themselves, Study Finds (06/10/2013, HealthDay)
Trusting Your Designated DriverVideo (06/10/2013, HealthDay)
College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men (05/17/2013, HealthDay)
Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression (05/16/2013, HealthDay)
Drinking DangersVideo (05/14/2013, HealthDay)
Even in Young Adults, Binge Drinking May Harm Circulation (04/23/2013, HealthDay)
No Tie Between Light Drinking During Pregnancy, Child's Development (04/17/2013, HealthDay)
Moderate Drinking May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival (04/09/2013, HealthDay)
Another Danger of Depression? (03/29/2013, HealthDay)
See also Alcohol

Alcoholism

Anti-Smoking Medication Shows Promise for Treating Alcohol DependenceFrom the National Institutes of Health (06/03/2013, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging (05/17/2013, HealthDay)
Drinking DangersVideo (05/14/2013, HealthDay)
Ask Adult Patients About Alcohol Misuse: Panel (05/13/2013, Reuters Health)
Brain Patterns May Help Predict Relapse Risk for AlcoholismFrom the National Institutes of Health (05/01/2013, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver (04/27/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Alcohol Can Affect Your Athletic Performance (03/26/2013, HealthDay)
See also Alcoholism

Allergy

Your Summer Cold May Actually Be an Allergic Reaction (06/15/2013, HealthDay)
Allergy Meds Could Affect Your Driving (06/04/2013, Food and Drug Administration)
NIH Scientists Find Link Between Allergic and Autoimmune Diseases in Mouse StudyFrom the National Institutes of Health (06/02/2013, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Health Tip: Exercise with Allergies and Asthma (05/15/2013, HealthDay)
Allergies May Boost Severity of Lung Disease (05/10/2013, HealthDay)
Want Tots Without Allergies? Try Sucking on Their Pacifiers (05/06/2013, HealthDay)
Food, Skin Allergies on the Rise Among Children (05/02/2013, HealthDay)
U.S.-Born Kids Have More Allergies, Asthma (04/29/2013, Reuters Health)
Got Asthma? Odds Are You Have an Allergy Too (04/02/2013, HealthDay)
Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever, Study Finds (03/26/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Stifle Allergies (03/22/2013, HealthDay)
See also Allergy

Alzheimer's Caregivers

For Alzheimer's Caregivers, a Much-Needed Break (06/07/2013, HealthDay)
Alzheimer's Patients Mimic Emotions of Those Around Them (05/28/2013, HealthDay)
See also Alzheimer's Caregivers

Alzheimer's Disease

Concussion Damage Looks Much Like Early Alzheimer's (06/18/2013, HealthDay)
Saturated Fat May Make the Brain Vulnerable to Alzheimer's (06/17/2013, HealthDay)
Scientists Find New Clues to Early Onset Alzheimer's (06/12/2013, HealthDay)
Alzheimer's Drugs May Benefit Heart, Study Finds (06/05/2013, HealthDay)
Alzheimer's Patients Mimic Emotions of Those Around Them (05/28/2013, HealthDay)
Labs Reject Dramatic Findings on Cancer Drug in Alzheimer's Mice (05/23/2013, Reuters Health)
Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study (05/20/2013, HealthDay)
Some Types of Skin Cancer Linked to Lower Chances of Alzheimer's (05/15/2013, HealthDay)
High Blood Sugar May Add to Alzheimer's Risk (05/08/2013, HealthDay)
Could Family Longevity Protect Against Dementia? (05/06/2013, Reuters Health)
General Anesthesia Not Linked to Raised Risk for Dementia (05/01/2013, HealthDay)
Experimental Drug Solanezumab Shows Hints of Promise (04/29/2013, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Football Players at Increased Alzheimer's Risk (04/29/2013, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Herbal Remedy Ginkgo Fails to Stem Alzheimer's Slide (04/29/2013, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Gene Studies Could Point to New Alzheimer's Treatments (04/25/2013, HealthDay)
Suppressing Protein May Stem Alzheimer's Disease ProcessFrom the National Institutes of Health (04/25/2013, National Institute of Mental Health)
Brain Changes Seen in Relatives of People with Alzheimer's (04/17/2013, HealthDay)
Exercise May Help People with Alzheimer's Avoid Nursing Homes (04/15/2013, HealthDay)
Newly Created Rats Designed to Speed Alzheimer's Research (04/11/2013, HealthDay)
Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Slow Alzheimer's (04/09/2013, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
NIH-Funded Researchers Create Next-Generation Alzheimer's Disease ModelFrom the National Institutes of Health (04/09/2013, National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Poor Sleep May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's (04/09/2013, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Study Finds Gene That May Raise Alzheimer's Risk in Blacks (04/09/2013, Reuters Health)
Researchers Test Implanted Brain Stimulator for Alzheimer's (03/28/2013, HealthDay)
Drug Makers Halt Testing of Bapineuzumab for Alzheimer's (03/25/2013, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
See also Alzheimer's Disease

Anal Cancer

Anal Cancer May Be on the Rise in the U.S (03/22/2013, Reuters Health)
See also Anal Cancer

Anemia

Health Tip: Slumping Iron? (04/03/2013, HealthDay)
See also Anemia

Anesthesia

General Anesthesia Not Linked to Raised Risk for Dementia (05/01/2013, HealthDay)
Dental Anesthesia May Interrupt Wisdom Teeth Growth (04/05/2013, HealthDay)
More Health Care Professionals Abusing Anesthesia Drug (03/26/2013, HealthDay)
See also Anesthesia

Angioplasty

Unclogging Heart Arteries through Wrist Becoming More Common (06/10/2013, American Heart Association)
Better Stent Surgery Stats Needed: Heart Doctors (05/10/2013, Reuters Health)
Same-Day Discharge After Angioplasty Seems Safe (04/23/2013, Reuters Health)
Heart Bypass Surgery or Stents? Depends on Patient (04/22/2013, Reuters Health)
Commonplace Causes May Lead to Deadly Cath Lab Delay (04/19/2013, Reuters Health)
See also Angioplasty

Ankle Injuries and Disorders

Health Tip: Ice a Sprained Ankle (04/04/2013, HealthDay)
See also Ankle Injuries and Disorders

Antibiotics

Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction (06/17/2013, HealthDay)
Program Helped Limit Antibiotic Misuse in Kids (06/11/2013, Reuters Health)
Can You Skip Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infection? (06/04/2013, HealthDay)
Group of Strong Antibiotics Linked to Kidney Injury (06/04/2013, Reuters Health)
Probiotics with Antibiotics May Prevent Diarrhea (05/31/2013, Reuters Health)
Drug Resistance in New China Bird Flu Raises Concern (05/28/2013, Reuters Health)
Long-Term Use of Antibiotic May Help Those with COPD (05/21/2013, HealthDay)
Programs to Reduce Antibiotic Use Often Work (05/02/2013, Reuters Health)
Antibiotic Azithromycin Won't Harm Healthy Hearts (05/01/2013, HealthDay)
Penicillin Prevents Return of Leg Infection Called Cellulitis (05/01/2013, HealthDay)
Contaminated Ground Turkey Found in 21 States (04/30/2013, Reuters Health)
Hospital Program Improves Antibiotic Prescribing (04/17/2013, Reuters Health)
Antibiotic Resistance and OveruseVideo (04/11/2013, HealthDay)
Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Vary by Region (04/10/2013, HealthDay)
Antibiotic Linked to Heart Problems in COPD Patients (03/22/2013, HealthDay)
See also Antibiotics

Antidepressants

Some Common Prescriptions Linked to Impotence (05/30/2013, Reuters Health)
Treating DepressionVideo (05/29/2013, HealthDay)
Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients (05/21/2013, HealthDay)
Some Antidepressants May Raise Risk for Gastro Infection (05/07/2013, HealthDay)
Stress Study Offers Clues for New Antidepressant Drugs (05/06/2013, Reuters Health)
Antidepressants May Hasten Bypass Recovery, Study Finds (05/01/2013, HealthDay)
Anti-depressants and SurgeryVideo (04/30/2013, HealthDay)
Antidepressant Lessens Chemo-Related Pain (04/02/2013, HealthDay)
Poor 'Health Literacy' Keeps Patients from Taking Meds (03/27/2013, HealthDay)
See also Antidepressants

Antioxidants

Sunscreen and Skin AgingVideo (06/04/2013, HealthDay)
Omega-3s No Help Against Age-Linked Eye Trouble (05/06/2013, HealthDay)
Nutrient Therapy Won't Help ICU Patients (04/17/2013, HealthDay)
See also Antioxidants

Anxiety

Anxiety Often Plagues Cancer Survivors and Their Loved Ones (06/04/2013, HealthDay)
Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients (05/20/2013, HealthDay)
See also Anxiety

Appendicitis

Surgeon Shortage Linked to Burst Appendices (06/14/2013, Reuters Health)
See also Appendicitis

Arrhythmia

Grueling X-Country Ski Race May Affect Heart Rhythm (06/12/2013, HealthDay)
Higher Heart Rate Tied to Earlier Death, Even in Fit People (04/16/2013, HealthDay)
Study Links Stillbirth to Genes Tied to Dangerous Heart Rhythm (04/11/2013, HealthDay)
Arrhythmia Drug Unavailable in Most Countries (04/09/2013, Reuters Health)
See also Arrhythmia

Arthritis

Health Tip: Coping with Shoulder Arthritis (05/06/2013, HealthDay)
See also Arthritis

Artificial Limbs

Companies to Donate Prosthetic Legs to Boston Bombing Victims in Need (05/01/2013, HealthDay)
See also Artificial Limbs

Asbestos

Smoking Raises Asbestos Workers' Cancer Risk, Study Says (04/12/2013, HealthDay)
See also Asbestos

Asian American Health

Clinical Trials Shed Light on Minority Health (04/25/2013, Food and Drug Administration)
See also Asian American Health

Asthma

Users of Last CFC Inhalers Must Soon Switch (05/28/2013, Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Exercise with Allergies and Asthma (05/15/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma (05/03/2013, HealthDay)
Insurance Loss Hampers Young People with Asthma (04/22/2013, HealthDay)
Breathing Problem Sometimes Misdiagnosed in Athletes (04/12/2013, HealthDay)
Got Asthma? Odds Are You Have an Allergy Too (04/02/2013, HealthDay)
Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever, Study Finds (03/26/2013, HealthDay)
See also Asthma

Asthma in Children

U.S.-Born Kids Have More Allergies, Asthma (04/29/2013, Reuters Health)
Genes and Early Wheezing Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk (03/27/2013, HealthDay)
See also Asthma in Children

Atherosclerosis

Scans Uncover Dangerous Hardening of Abdominal Aorta (06/18/2013, HealthDay)
Age Amplifies Damage from Obesity, Study Finds (05/17/2013, HealthDay)
Air Pollution May Speed Hardening of Arteries (04/23/2013, HealthDay)
Compound In Red Meat, Energy Drinks May Have Heart Disease Link (04/08/2013, HealthDay)
See also Atherosclerosis

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation and MemoryVideo (06/06/2013, HealthDay)
Irregular Heartbeat May Speed Memory Loss in Seniors (06/05/2013, HealthDay)
See also Atrial Fibrillation

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Autism, ADHD Often Occur Together, Research Shows (06/06/2013, HealthDay)
Many Parents Unaware of Teens' Abuse of ADHD Drugs (05/31/2013, HealthDay)
ADHD Medications Not Tied to Drug, Alcohol Abuse (05/29/2013, Reuters Health)
Kids with ADHD Less Able to Process Emotions During Sleep (05/29/2013, HealthDay)
ADHD and WeightVideo (05/20/2013, HealthDay)
Most Docs Don't Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers (05/06/2013, HealthDay)
What Treatment's Best for Hyperactive Preschoolers? (04/02/2013, Reuters Health)
One in 10 U.S. Kids Diagnosed with ADHD (04/01/2013, HealthDay)
Parent-Focused Classes May Help Tots at Risk for ADHD (04/01/2013, HealthDay)
See also Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Autism

Polluted Air Linked to Autism Risk (06/18/2013, HealthDay)
Kids with Autism May Find Human Voice Unpleasant (06/17/2013, HealthDay)
Minority Kids with Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services (06/17/2013, HealthDay)
Autism, ADHD Often Occur Together, Research Shows (06/06/2013, HealthDay)
Word Tests at Age 2 Might Predict Gains for Kids with Autism (05/29/2013, HealthDay)
Kids with Autism May Perceive Movement More Quickly (05/14/2013, HealthDay)
Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study (05/03/2013, HealthDay)
Girls with Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys (05/01/2013, HealthDay)
Kelly The Robot Helps Kids Tackle Autism (05/01/2013, HealthDay)
Study Debunks Lyme Disease-Autism Link (04/30/2013, HealthDay)
Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests (04/25/2013, HealthDay)
Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Tied to Autism Risk (04/23/2013, Reuters Health)
Age of Autism Diagnosis May Depend on Symptoms (04/15/2013, HealthDay)
Another Study Sees No Vaccine-Autism Link (03/29/2013, HealthDay)
Delay in Shifting Gaze Linked to Early Brain Development in AutismFrom the National Institutes of Health (03/22/2013, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Reduced 'Fine-Tuning' of Brain May Hamper Face Recognition in Autism (03/22/2013, HealthDay)
See also Autism

Autoimmune Diseases

NIH Scientists Find Link Between Allergic and Autoimmune Diseases in Mouse StudyFrom the National Institutes of Health (06/02/2013, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
See also Autoimmune Diseases

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