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- Caffeine
  - Coffee May Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk (10/30/2009, Reuters Health)
  - No Link Seen Between Coffee and Heart Failure (10/28/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Health Tip: Cut Back Slowly on Caffeine (10/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Coffee Does Little to Protect the Aging Brain (10/06/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Caffeine Without Healthy Diet Linked to Heart Risk (09/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - High-Octane Caffeine May Trigger Headaches (08/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Weekly Wrap-up: Lowering Stress and Caffeinated Teens Losing Sleep (08/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Caffeine
- Calcium
  - Exercise and Breastfeeding (10/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Calcium
- Cancer
  - Low Cholesterol May Be Sign of Undiagnosed Cancer (11/03/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer (10/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer (10/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Green Tea May Curb Risk of Some Cancers (10/13/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Study Charts Links Between Mobile Phones, Tumors (10/13/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Mother's Cancer Can Pass to Fetus (10/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - HIV Patients More Prone to 7 Kinds of Cancer (10/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Getting Cancer Support (10/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients (09/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Experts Say Cancer Wave Threatens Poorer Nations (09/22/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Heat Helps in Cancer Treatment (09/22/2009, Reuters Health)
  - For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges (09/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Hospital Cancer Care Worse When Whites Are Scarce (09/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Steady Improvements Seen for Young Blood Cancer Patients (08/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Drug Ads May Not Alter Most Cancer Patients' Care (08/26/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Daily Drinking May Raise Risk of Several Cancers (08/21/2009, Reuters Health)
  - New Antibiotics May Target Cancer-Causing Proteins (08/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Study Traces Steady Declines in U.S. Cancer Deaths (08/12/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cancer
- Cancer Chemotherapy
  - Adding Chemo Helps Head, Neck Cancer Patients (10/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cancer Drug May Help Scleroderma (10/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cancer Drug Crosses Key Hurdle in Brain (10/18/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Race Not a Factor If Breast Cancer Chemo Succeeds (10/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Supervised Exercise May Relieve Fatigue During Chemotherapy (10/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Scientists Discover How Chemo Can Make Women Infertile (09/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems (09/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Heat Helps in Cancer Treatment (09/22/2009, Reuters Health)
  - New Chemo Regimen May Benefit Ovarian Cancer Patients (09/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Drug May Offer Hope to Some with Lung Cancer (09/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Common Diabetes Drug May Fight Cancer (09/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Blood Thinner May Prevent Chemo-Related Clots (09/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Chemotherapy Linked to Sleep-Wake Cycle Disruptions (09/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Tamoxifen May Up Risk of Second, More Aggressive Breast Cancer (08/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Gene Mutation Improves Response to Lung Cancer Drug (08/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Chemo Plus Palliative Care Reaps Benefits (08/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stray Breast Cancer Cells Yield to Post-Op Chemo (08/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer in Children
  - Thyroid Cancer a Risk After Childhood Cancer (10/27/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Never Marry (10/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Most Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Healthy Babies (10/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Gene Mutation Linked to Type of Childhood Cancer (10/05/2009, National Cancer Institute)
  - Steady Improvements Seen for Young Blood Cancer Patients (08/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Childhood Cancer Treatment May Raise Diabetes Risk (08/10/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cancer in Children
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
  - Cancer and Fertility (11/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Supervised Exercise May Relieve Fatigue During Chemotherapy (10/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Depression May Hasten Cancer Death (09/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Marital Separation May Hurt Cancer Survival (08/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Weekly Wrap-Up: Palliative Care for Cancer, Medications and Driving, Child Obesity, College Freshmen Making Friends (08/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life for Advanced Cancer Patients (08/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Chemo Plus Palliative Care Reaps Benefits (08/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Carbohydrates
  - Fructose Tied to Higher Blood Pressure (09/23/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Whole Grains, Bran May Fight Hypertension in Men (08/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Americans Are Urged to Cut Sugar Intake (08/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Antioxidants Abound in Cereals, Popcorn, Whole-Grain Snacks (08/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Carbohydrates
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  - Carbon Monoxide—A Winter Weather Hazard (10/26/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Cardiac Arrest
  - Researchers Develop Innovative Imaging System to Study Sudden Cardiac Arrest (10/30/2009, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
  - Blacks Fare Worse After Cardiac Arrest (09/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (09/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sudden Cardiac Death (09/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Testing Young Athletes for Heart Defects May Save Lives (09/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - It's Back to Basics to Save a Life (08/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cardiac Arrest
- Carotid Artery Disease
  - Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery (08/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Carotid Artery Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  - Surgery Best For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cataract
  - World Sight Day, Oct. 8, 2009 (10/08/2009, National Eye Institute)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cataract
- Celiac Disease
  - Celiac Disease May Raise Risk of Dying (09/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Celiac Disease
- Cervical Cancer
  - Doctors Overprescribing the Pap Test (11/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (10/31/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cervical Cancer Screening (10/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Old, New Pap Methods Equally Good, Dutch Study Finds (10/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Researchers Propose Improved Cervical Cancer Screening (09/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - U.S. Researchers See Few Serious Reactions to HPV Vaccine (08/18/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cervical Cancer
- Cesarean Section
  - Induced Labor May Prevent Need for Cesarean Section (08/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cesarean Section
- Child Abuse
  - Half of U.S. Kids Assaulted Each Year (10/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Abuse
- Child Behavior Disorders
  - Plastics Chemical Tied to Aggression in Young Girls (10/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Behavior Disorders
- Child Care
  - Better Day Care, Smarter Kids? (09/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Early Daycare May Not Lower Asthma Risk (09/08/2009, Reuters Health)
  - U.S. Issues Swine Flu Guidelines for Day-Care Programs (09/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Many Parents, Caregivers Lack Basic Child-Safety Information (08/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Care
- Child Development
  - Abuse of Moms May Stunt Kid's Growth (10/22/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Clues to Hypertension in Kids May Be Seen in Bones (10/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Children's Growth Charts Don't Measure Up with Parents (09/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Even Small Amounts of Lead Harmful to Kids (09/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Better Day Care, Smarter Kids? (09/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Less TV Brings More Parent-Child Interaction (09/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Kids Need More Than Sports for Positive Growth (09/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Development
- Child Mental Health
  - Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids (10/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Scars of Bullying Linger (09/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood (09/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Soothe Back-To-School Anxiety, Teach Kids to Relax (08/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - For Short Kids, No Lack of Self-Esteem (08/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Mental Health
- Child Nutrition
  - Food Stamps Help Stave Off Hunger in Many U.S. Homes (11/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - 6 Million U.S. Kids Lack Enough Vitamin D (10/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - School Meals Need to Get Healthier (10/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - A Little Cash Buys a Lot of Calories at the Corner Store (10/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Promoting Healthier Foods and Beverages in U.S. Schools (10/12/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Nutrition Still Not 'A' Grade in U.S. Schools (10/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Program Helps Kids Switch Over to Healthy Behaviors (10/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Fewer U.S. Schools Selling Less Nutritious Food and Beverages (10/05/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Daily Candy in Childhood Linked to Violence in Adulthood (10/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Eating in America Still Unhealthy (09/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Pack Your Child's Lunch (09/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - "Forbidden Food" and Childhood Obesity (08/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Restrictive Diet for Kids May Backfire (08/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Nutrition
- Child Safety
  - Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (10/31/2009, HealthDay)
  - Halloween Safety (10/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Car Seat Safety (10/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Treat Kids to a Safe Halloween (10/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Car Seats, Out of Cars, Injured 43,000 U.S. Kids (10/19/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Health Tip: Choosing a Safe Halloween Costume (10/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Tiny Batteries Can Cause Big Problems for Young Children (10/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Raise Safe and Healthy Kids (09/28/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Firm Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Choosing a Backpack (08/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Your Child Must Wear a Bike Helmet (08/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Backyard Raccoon 'Latrines' Harbor Hidden Dangers (08/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Many Parents, Caregivers Lack Basic Child-Safety Information (08/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Staying Safe on the Playground (08/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Safety
- Childbirth
  - Asians Seem to Suffer Less During Childbirth (10/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Recovering After Childbirth (10/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Gum Care Smart, But It Won't Curb Preterm Delivery (09/02/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Home Birth with Midwife As Safe As Hospital Birth (08/31/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: When Labor May Be Induced (08/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: What Are Risk Factors for Preterm Labor? (08/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Induced Labor May Prevent Need for Cesarean Section (08/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Injections May Benefit Oxygen-Deprived Newborns (08/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - If Baby Is Breech, Technology Might Help (08/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Childbirth
- Childhood Brain Tumors
  - Childhood Brain Cancer Causes Other Long-Term Problems (11/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Childhood Brain Tumors
- Childhood Immunization
  - How Long Does Hepatitis B Vaccine Protection Last? (11/02/2009, Reuters Health)
  - One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women (11/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Rotavirus Vaccine Cutting Infection Rates Among Kids (10/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Take the Sting Out of Your Child's Flu Shots (10/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Tylenol May Weaken Effectiveness of Kids' Vaccines (10/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Children Need Seasonal Flu Vaccine, Experts Say (10/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Is Your Child Protected Against Hib Disease? (09/21/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - More Teens Getting Needed Vaccines (09/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Hepatitis B Vaccination Protects Against Liver Cancer (09/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Immunization Rates Remain Stable at High Levels among the Nation′s 19- through 35-Month-Old Children (08/27/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Childhood Vaccines (08/10/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Childhood Immunization
- Children's Health
  - Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections (10/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - 6 Million U.S. Kids Lack Enough Vitamin D (10/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Johnny Wants a Pet Turtle? Just Say No (10/19/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Video Games Can Play Havoc With Kids' Joints (10/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ER (10/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Soothing Imagery May Help Rid Some Kids of Stomach Pain (10/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stressful Childhood May Mean Earlier Death (10/09/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Half of U.S. Kids Assaulted Each Year (10/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Burn Rate in Kids Has Dropped, But Still Causes Concern (10/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Kids' Weight a Factor in Hospital Admission (10/06/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Program Helps Kids Switch Over to Healthy Behaviors (10/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Help Prevent Childhood Migraines (10/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Children's Belly Aches Don't Disappear with Antidepressant (10/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects (09/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Raise Safe and Healthy Kids (09/28/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - FDA Issues Health Alert on Kids' Tamiflu Dosages (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Help Prevent Your Child's Constipation (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - J&J Recalls Some Infant's, Children's Tylenol Lots (09/24/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Letter Warns about Tricky Dosing with Liquid Tamiflu for Kids (09/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - 1 Swine Flu Shot Enough for Older Kids (09/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: When Bedwetting Signals Another Problem (09/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - More Active Kids Have Easier Time Falling Asleep (09/18/2009, Reuters Health)
  - With Alcohol, Starting Young May Lead to Dependency (09/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Childhood Stroke More Common Than Thought (09/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Insured Kids with Uninsured Parents Miss Needed Health Care (09/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Not All Kids With Head Injuries Need Brain Scans (09/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Some Parents Aren't Giving Kids Pain Meds Post-Surgery (09/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy? (09/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (09/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pediatric Foot Health Tips (09/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - School Days Give Some Kids a Headache (09/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Swine Flu Has Killed 36 U.S. Children So Far (09/03/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Swine Flu Poses Risk to Kids with Neurological Conditions (09/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Take the Load off Your Child's Back (09/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Swine Flu Gets More Active As Schools Open: CDC (09/02/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Extreme Heat and School Athletes (08/31/2009, HealthDay)
  - Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List? (08/31/2009, HealthDay)
  - Weekly Wrap-Up: Hypertension in Kids, Radiation from CT Scans, Online Therapy for Depression, Family Problems Affecting Workers Health (08/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Another Report Finds Swine Flu Targeting the Young (08/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - High Blood Pressure in Children (08/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - U.S. to Start Testing Swine Flu Vaccines in Children (08/19/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Get Smart About Swine Flu for Back-To-School (08/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Back To School, Back To Sleep (08/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Active Kids Have Less Body Fat Later On (08/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Kids with High IQs Live Longer (08/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Good Planning Paves Way for Kid's Operation (08/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Children's Health
- Cholesterol
  - Low Cholesterol May Be Sign of Undiagnosed Cancer (11/03/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels (11/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Is High Cholesterol Good for Some Heart Patients? (10/06/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Study Suggests a Wider Use for Statins (09/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Your Health: A Recap of the Week's Top Stories (09/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Bone Mass and Cholesterol (09/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Combo Therapies to Lower Cholesterol Don't Work (09/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cholesterol
- Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service
  - Retail Medical Clinics Offer Quality Care (08/31/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  - Consortium of Researchers Discover Retroviral Link to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (10/08/2009, National Cancer Institute)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Clinical Trials
  - Centralized Review Process Markedly Expedites Approval of Cancer Clinical Trials (10/19/2009, National Cancer Institute)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Clinical Trials
- Clostridium Difficile Infections
  - Deadly Stomach Bug Making Inroads Outside Hospitals (11/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Clostridium Difficile Infections
- Cocaine
  - Cocaine Vaccine Shows Promise for Treating Addiction (10/05/2009, National Institute on Drug Abuse)
  - Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued Concerning Life-Threatening Risk Posed by Cocaine Laced with Veterinary Anti-Parasite Drug (09/21/2009, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cocaine
- Colonoscopy
  - Colon Cancer Screenings Still Too Low (09/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Morning Colonoscopy May Catch More Polyps (08/12/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer
  - Blacks at Greater Risk for Colorectal Cancer (10/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Exposure to Holocaust May Have Raised Cancer Risks (10/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stem Cell Research Offers Hope for Colon Cancer Vaccine (10/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Younger Women with Colon Cancer Outlive Men (09/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Study Finds Aspirin Protects Against Colon Cancer (09/21/2009, Reuters Health)
  - New Blood Tests Promise Simple Cancer Detection (09/20/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Too Few Latinos Get Colorectal Cancer Tests (09/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Colon Cancer Screenings Still Too Low (09/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Where One Lives Impacts Colon Cancer Survival (09/07/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Colorectal Cancer Attitudes Vary by Ethnicity (08/26/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Morning Colonoscopy May Catch More Polyps (08/12/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Aspirin May Stem Deaths from Colorectal Cancer (08/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Colorectal Cancer
- Common Cold
  - Brisk Walk Can Help Leave Common Cold Behind (10/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Common Cold
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  - Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients (10/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Yoga May Decrease Age-Related Dowager's Hump (10/02/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Meditation and Health (09/21/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain (09/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Regular Yoga May Improve Eating Habits (08/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Not Everyone Wants to Be Vaccinated Against Pandemic Flu (08/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Concussion
  - Dementia Risk Higher for NFL Players (09/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Women May Fare Worse After a Concussion (09/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Scans Shed New Light on Concussions (08/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Concussion
- Congenital Heart Defects
  - Overweight Mothers Linked to Infant Heart Defects (10/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect (09/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Congenital Heart Defects
- Connective Tissue Disorders
  - Enzyme Injections Unlock Bent Fingers (09/02/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Connective Tissue Disorders
- Constipation
  - Health Tip: Help Prevent Your Child's Constipation (09/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  - Awareness of COPD - The Nation's Fourth Leading Cause Of Death - Is Rising, But Understanding Is Still Low (11/02/2009, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
  - Is Smoking Tougher on Women? (10/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Inhaled Steroids: More Harm Than Good in COPD? (10/13/2009, Reuters Health)
  - New Vaccine May Work Better Against Lung Disease (09/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes (08/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  - Any Day OK for Heart Bypass Surgery (09/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stenting a Good Option for Left Main Heart Artery (08/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Disease
  - Hip/Heart Connection (10/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Fish Oil Supplements Don't Help Depressed Heart Patients (10/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Heart Test Deemed OK Before Kidney Transplant (10/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Special Stem Cells Build 'Biological Bypass' (08/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Coronary Artery Disease
- Cosmetics
  - Health Tip: Use Cosmetics Safely (10/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cosmetics
- CPR
  - During CPR, More Chest Compressions Save More Lives (09/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - It's Back to Basics to Save a Life (08/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus CPR
- Critical Care
  - ICU Stay Before Death Common in the U.S. (10/23/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Intensive Dialysis Doesn't Save Lives of the Sickest (10/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Swine Flu Can Move Quickly to Severe Illness (10/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Do Preemies Benefit from High-Tech Measures? (10/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Small Steps May Speed Recovery in ICU Patients (09/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - X-Ray Equipment May Be Crawling with Germs (09/03/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Critical Care
- Crohn's Disease
  - Bowel Disease Treatment May Raise Skin Cancer Risk (10/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Bowel Disease Drugs Increase Cancer Risk (10/18/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Scientists Make "Sugar Bug" Drug for Bowel Disease (08/21/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Stomach Bugs May Boost Bowel Disease Risk (08/13/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Crohn's Disease
- CT Scans
  - Extra Heart Scan Needed to Assess Heart Risk (11/02/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Radiation from Medical Scans Soaring (10/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - CT Scans Surpass X-Rays for Swine Flu (10/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Not All Kids With Head Injuries Need Brain Scans (09/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - High-tech Heart Scans: Are They Necessary? (09/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Weekly Wrap-Up: Hypertension in Kids, Radiation from CT Scans, Online Therapy for Depression, Family Problems Affecting Workers Health (08/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Radiation Exposure from Medical Imaging (08/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Medical Scans a Significant Source of Radiation (08/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus CT Scans
- Cystic Fibrosis
  - Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis (09/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cystic Fibrosis
- Cytomegalovirus Infections
  - Extended Antiviral May Benefit Kidney Transplant Patients (09/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Valcyte Approved for Cytomegalovirus in Children (08/31/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cytomegalovirus Infections

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