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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)
Hypnosis May Help Kids' Stomach Woes Long-Term (02/23/2012, Reuters Health)
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

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?Video (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

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)
Young Blacks Less Likely to Seek Mental Health Care (02/24/2012, HealthDay)
Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black Children (02/20/2012, HealthDay)
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

Leaded Gas Exposure Linked to Later Violence (04/25/2012, HealthDay)
More Smog Might Mean More Hospitalizations (04/18/2012, HealthDay)
Pollution ProblemVideo (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 DrinkingVideo (03/02/2012, HealthDay)
Parents' Strict Rules Could Curb Kids' Drinking (02/17/2012, 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)
Support for Tougher Liquor Laws Rises When Booze, Crime Linked (02/22/2012, HealthDay)
15% of U.S. Surgeons Report Drinking Problems in Survey (02/20/2012, HealthDay)
National Guard Deployment May Sometimes Trigger Alcohol Abuse (02/20/2012, HealthDay)
See also Alcoholism

Allergy

Amish Farm Kids Remarkably Immune to Allergies (05/04/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Allergy

Alzheimer's Disease

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)
Omega-3s Aim to PleaseVideo (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 PreventionVideo (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 BrainVideo (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 DiseaseFrom the National Institutes of Health (02/29/2012, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Sleeping ProblemsVideo (02/23/2012, HealthDay)
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

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 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

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 ShortcomingVideo (02/27/2012, HealthDay)
Pig-to-Human 'Superbug' May Be Due to Animal Antibiotics (02/21/2012, 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 ProtectionVideo (03/01/2012, HealthDay)
Citrus Fruits May Lower Women's Stroke Risk (02/23/2012, 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 WorriesVideo (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

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)
Study Links 'Body Clock' to Sudden Cardiac Death (02/23/2012, HealthDay)
See also Arrhythmia

Arsenic

Arsenic Turns Stem Cells Cancerous, Spurring Tumor GrowthFrom the National Institutes of Health (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)
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Foot Arthritis (02/22/2012, HealthDay)
See also Arthritis

Assisted Living

White Women Make up Bulk of Assisted-Living Residents (04/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also Assisted Living

Asthma

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

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)
Home-Visit Program May Improve Child's Asthma (02/23/2012, HealthDay)
See also Asthma in Children

Atherosclerosis

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

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)
See also Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Autism

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 MiceFrom the National Institutes of 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 CautionVideo (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 DadsFrom the National Institutes of 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)
Meds for Autism Not Well Understood (02/23/2012, HealthDay)
Autism ConcernsVideo (02/22/2012, HealthDay)
Variation in Brain Development Seen in Infants with AutismFrom the National Institutes of Health (02/21/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black Children (02/20/2012, HealthDay)
Brain Scans Might Spot Autism as Early as 6 Months of Age (02/17/2012, HealthDay)
Motor Impairments Appear to Be a Characteristic of Autism (02/17/2012, HealthDay)
See also Autism

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