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- Caffeine
  - Coffee, Tea Tied to Lower Uterine Cancer Risk (04/16/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Colorectal Cancer Risk Appears Unaffected by Coffee (04/13/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Caffeine May Lessen Exercisers' Muscle Pain (04/08/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Caffeine
- Calcium
  - Teens, Young Adults Need More Calcium (06/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Calcium
- Cancer
  - Scientists Kill Cancer Cells with "Trojan Horse" (06/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - New Biomarker Method Could Increase the Number of Diagnostic Tests for Cancer (06/28/2009, National Cancer Institute)
  - 'Chemical Nose' May Sniff Out Cancer Earlier (06/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Abused Kids Face Higher Cancer Risk (06/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - EPA Estimates Cancer Risk Associated with Air Pollution (06/25/2009, American Cancer Society)
  - Researchers Identify a Novel Mechanism that Could Be Targeted to Prevent Cancer Spread (06/25/2009, National Cancer Institute)
  - Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk for Women (06/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Cancer Drug Fights Tumors in Those with BRCA Mutations (06/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Schizophrenia Linked to Higher Risk of Dying from Cancer (06/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cancer Immunotherapy Can Use Small Numbers of Stem-Like Immune Cells to Destroy Large Tumors in Mice (06/14/2009, National Cancer Institute)
  - Health Secrets of Red Wine Uncovered (06/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Want to Stop Cancer? You Can, Experts Say (06/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stool Test Shows Promise in Detecting Many Cancers (06/02/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Cancer Death Rate Steadily Declining (05/27/2009, American Cancer Society)
  - U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall (05/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Skip the Burgers and Throw Some Veggies on the Grill (05/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Research Reveals How Down Syndrome Shields against Cancer (05/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Study Links Cancerous Tumors with Depression (05/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Season May Not Alter Cancer Survival in Short Term (05/19/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Sharing Cancer Info May Be Empowering (05/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Formaldehyde Raises Risk of Deadly Cancers (05/12/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Cancer and Women (05/11/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Conflicts of Interest Still Exist in Cancer Research (05/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - More Cancer Tests Mean More False-Positive Results (05/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Where You Live May Affect Your Cancer Diagnosis (05/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Hospital Volume Imperfect Gauge of Cancer Surgery Outcomes (05/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Chronic Kidney Disease Raises Risk for Some Cancers (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases (04/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Gene Studies Reveal Cancer's Secrets (04/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer (04/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Targeted Treatments Show Mettle Against Advanced Cancers (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - 'Phase 0' Trials Aim to Speed Cancer Drug Development (04/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Technology Allows Better Monitoring of Cancer Cells (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - A Drop of Blood May Help Assess Cancer Therapy (04/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Race May Not Be Key in Cancer Disparities (04/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Common Industrial Chemicals May Not Boost Cancer Risk (04/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cancer
- Cancer Chemotherapy
  - Breast Cancer Treatments Impact Work Status (06/30/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Scientists Kill Cancer Cells with "Trojan Horse" (06/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - For Kids with Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip (06/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Cancer Drug Fights Tumors in Those with BRCA Mutations (06/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin (06/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Gene Explains Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Outcomes (06/09/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Drug May Extend Life When Breast Cancer Spreads (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cancer Drug May Boost Risk of Gastrointestinal Perforation (05/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - A New Way to Get Chemo to Pancreatic Tumors (05/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs (05/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Ginger Eases Nausea from Chemo (05/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Chemotherapy Superior to New Drug for Early Breast Cancer (05/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - 3-Drug Combo Reduces Nausea After Chemo (05/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Delivering Chemo Directly Into Brain Tumors Shows Promise (05/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Anemia Drugs May Raise Death Risk in Cancer Patients (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Drug Combo Helps with Repeat Cancers in Women (05/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Vitamin K May Boost Effects of Cancer Pill Nexavar (04/22/2009, Reuters Health)
  - 'Phase 0' Trials Aim to Speed Cancer Drug Development (04/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Homeopathy Appears Compatible with Cancer Therapy (04/14/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Radiation-Chemo Combo Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes (04/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer in Children
  - Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Checking for Second Malignancies (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Risks Remain for Childhood Cancer Survivors (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Childhood Cancer (04/19/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cancer in Children
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
  - Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Checking for Second Malignancies (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cancer Survivors Can Still Be Fit, Study Asserts (05/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Risks Remain for Childhood Cancer Survivors (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Healthy Behaviors Slow Functional Decline after Cancer (05/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sleep May Be Cause, Not Consequence, of Cancer Issues (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Carbohydrates
  - Cornflakes, White Bread Could Boost Heart Risk (06/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Breakfast May Alter Fat Burning during Exercise (04/21/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Up Metabolic Syndrome Risk (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Carbohydrates
- Cardiac Arrest
  - Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End (06/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Psychiatric Drugs Might Raise Cardiac Death Risk (05/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Subway Defibrillators Save Lives (05/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cardiac Arrest
- Caregivers
  - Health Tip: Alleviate Caregiver Stress (05/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Not All Caregivers Are Stressed and Depressed (05/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Caregivers
- Carotid Artery Disease
  - Hardened Arteries Threaten Obese, Diabetic Youth (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Carotid Artery Disease
- Cataract
  - Study Reiterates Eye Risks Linked to Flomax (05/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cataract
- Celiac Disease
  - Celiac Disease Making Inroads in U.S. (07/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Recurrent Mouth Ulcers Suggest Celiac Disease (06/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Celiac Disease
- Cerebral Palsy
  - Device Shows Promise to Treat Cerebral Palsy Type (07/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cerebral Palsy
- Cervical Cancer
  - Cervical Cancer Vaccine Benefits Older Women (06/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - New Technique May Improve Early Cervical Cancer Treatment (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Abnormal Cells in Cervix Raise Cancer Risk (05/12/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Don't Lower Age for Cervical Cancer Test, Study Urges (04/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cervical Cancer
- Cesarean Section
  - C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells (07/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Risk To Baby Rises with Repeat C-Sections (05/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Vitamin D Deficiency May Raise Cesarean Risk (04/16/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cesarean Section
- Chest Pain
  - Telling Heartburn from Heart Attack Can Be Tricky (05/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Chest Pain
- Child Abuse
  - Abused Kids Face Higher Cancer Risk (06/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Child Abuse Spikes as U.S. Economy Founders (04/16/2009, Reuters Health)
  - April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (04/13/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Abuse
- Child Behavior Disorders
  - NIDA Study Shows School-Based Prevention Program Reduces Problem Behaviors in Fifth-Graders by Half (06/18/2009, National Institute on Drug Abuse)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Behavior Disorders
- Child Care
  - Teen Stress May Have Roots in First Three Years of Life (05/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Care
- Child Development
  - Health Issues in Childhood Often Show up in Adulthood (06/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Viewing Adult-Themed TV Tied to Earlier Sex for Teens (05/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Snoring: A Sign of Trouble in Preschoolers? (04/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Development
- Child Mental Health
  - Kids with Eye Condition at Risk for Poor Mental Health (06/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - FDA Panel OKs Newer Antipsychotics for Children (06/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Daytime Nap Has Benefits Beyond Rest for Kids (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - When Parents Fight, Children Often End up with Scars (06/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Depression Treatment Wanes Following FDA Warnings (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Dad's Mental Health Affects Children Too (05/04/2009, Reuters Health)
  - U.S. Spends $9 Billion on Child Mental Illness (04/22/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Almost 1 in 10 Young Video Game Users 'Addicted' (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Snoring: A Sign of Trouble in Preschoolers? (04/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Mental Health
- Child Nutrition
  - Parental Eating Habits Don't Rub Off On Kids (06/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Kids and Veggies: Offer Them and They Will Eat (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Nutrition
- Child Safety
  - Rear-Facing Car Seats Protect Older Children (06/12/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Computers Causing Injuries in the Home (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Summer Fun Need Not Be Hazardous (06/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Stay Safe at the Amusement Park (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Provocative Online Portrayals Can Get Teen Girls in Trouble (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Improper Use of Booster Seats Puts Many Kids at Risk (05/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Keep Medications Away from Children (05/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - More Kids Being Hurt by Falling Furniture (05/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Safety
- Child Sexual Abuse
  - Provocative Online Portrayals Can Get Teen Girls in Trouble (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Childhood Sexual Abuse Might Spur Early Periods (05/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Child Sexual Abuse
- Childbirth
  - Depression May Lead to More Preemies Among Blacks (06/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Risk To Baby Rises with Repeat C-Sections (05/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Late Childbearing May Mean Longer Family Lifespan (05/14/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Long-Term Folate Use Cuts Preterm Delivery Risk (05/12/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Safety of Midwife-Attended Home Births Questioned (05/05/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Autism Tied to Older Moms, Breech Birth (04/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Resuscitated Newborns at Risk for Lower IQs (04/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Childbirth
- Childhood Immunization
  - CDC to Reinstate Booster Shots of HiB Vaccine (06/25/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Refusing Whooping Cough Vaccine Shown to Raise Risk (05/26/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Hospitalization Rates Higher in Kids Who Get Flu Shots (05/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Docs Can Sway Parents' Attitudes to Vaccination (05/06/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Keeping Appointments Key to Keeping Vaccines on Track (05/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - More Low-Income Kids Are Getting Vaccinated (05/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Normal Vaccine Response Possible in Kids with HIV (04/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Infant Immunization (04/27/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - National Infant Immunization Week Highlights Importance of Protecting Infants (04/23/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Vaccine Safety (04/20/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Childhood Immunization
- Children's Health
  - C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells (07/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection (07/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test (06/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sinus Infections May Cause Toxic Shock In Children (06/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Health Issues in Childhood Often Show up in Adulthood (06/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Too Much Media May Be Tough on Kids' Health (06/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - 1 in 3 U.S. Kids Lack Nearby Trauma Care (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Safety Gear Helping to Strike Out Baseball Injuries (05/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - For Young Ballplayers, Support and Caution Are Key (05/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - After Concussion, Follow-Up Visit a Must (05/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Focus On Children Best Way to Stop Flu Bugs (05/14/2009, Reuters Health)
  - FDA Orders Label Warning for Testosterone Gels (05/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Black Youths with High Blood Pressure May Face Elevated Heart Risks (05/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Millions of Kids Live with Substance-Abusing Parents (04/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Centers Begin Recruiting for National Children's Study (04/24/2009, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
  - Almost 1 in 10 Young Video Game Users 'Addicted' (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Children's Health
- Chlamydia Infections
  - Chlamydia Infection May Play Role in Type of Arthritis (05/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Less Than Half of Young Women Screened for Chlamydia (04/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Chlamydia Infections
- Cholesterol
  - Global Efforts to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Working (06/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - More Patients Across the World Lowering 'Bad' Cholesterol (06/22/2009, American Heart Association)
  - A Substitute for Those Who Can't Take Statins? (06/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Ignored Cholesterol Blamed for Heart Attacks (06/09/2009, Reuters Health)
  - 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Sheds More Than Pounds (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Drug May Lessen Amputation Risk for Diabetics (05/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - 'Good' Cholesterol May Guard against MS Disability (04/28/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cholesterol
- Circumcision
  - Circumcision Can Reduce AIDS Risk, Study Shows (04/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Circumcision
- Cirrhosis
  - Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found (06/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cirrhosis
- Cleft Lip and Palate
  - Coffee in Pregnancy May up Cleft Lip Risk Slightly (05/06/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cleft Lip and Palate
- Climate Change
  - Climate Health Costs: Bug-Borne Ills, Killer Heat (05/28/2009, Reuters Health)
  - WHO Urges Hospitals to Join Climate Change Battle (05/25/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Global Warming Biggest Health Threat of 21st Century, Experts Say (05/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - As Earth Warms, Lyme Disease Could Flourish (04/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Staying Slim Is Good for the Environment (04/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Climate Change
- Clinical Trials
  - Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - 'Phase 0' Trials Aim to Speed Cancer Drug Development (04/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - FDA 101: Clinical Trials and Institutional Review Boards (04/14/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - FDA Imposes Restrictions on Coast IRB Due to Violations (04/14/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Clinical Trials
- Clostridium Difficile Infections
  - Prevent Clostridium difficile Infection (05/12/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Clostridium Difficile Infections
- Cocaine
  - Brain Scans Show Differences in Cocaine Addicts (05/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cocaine Spurs Long-Term Change in Brain Chemistry (05/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - NIDA Study Reveals Widespread Effects of Cocaine on Genome Structure and Function (05/13/2009, National Institute on Drug Abuse)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cocaine
- Cold and Cough Medicines
  - Warnings on Three Zicam Intranasal Zinc Products (06/16/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Health Tip: Using Antihistamines (06/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Parents Often Puzzled by Medicine Labels (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Kids Who Die from Cold Meds Often Very Young (04/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cold and Cough Medicines
- Colonoscopy
  - For Some, Virtual Colonoscopy May Be Just as Good (06/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Colonoscopy Risks Increase with Age and Illness (06/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Weight May Affect Colonoscopy Success (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Worth of Sigmoidoscopy Screening for Colon Cancer Still Uncertain (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Medicare Will Not Pay for "Virtual" Colonoscopy (05/12/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer
  - Study Finds Possible Genetic Indicator of Colorectal Cancer (06/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - For Some, Virtual Colonoscopy May Be Just as Good (06/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Racial Clusters Seem to Affect Access to Colon Care (06/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising for Under 50 Set (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Alcohol, Cigarettes and Diabetes Up Colorectal Cancer Risk (06/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Avastin Shows No Benefit Against Early Stage Colon Cancer (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Worth of Sigmoidoscopy Screening for Colon Cancer Still Uncertain (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - More Living Longer with Advanced Colon Cancer (05/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Gene Screen May Predict Colon Cancer's Return (05/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - HRT May Protect Women from Colon Cancer (04/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Doctor-Patient Talks Key to Blacks Getting Cancer Screens (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Targeted Treatments Show Mettle Against Advanced Cancers (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Colorectal Cancer Risk Appears Unaffected by Coffee (04/13/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Colorectal Cancer
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  - Music Can Make the Heart Beat Faster (06/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Meditation May Help Put Primary Insomnia to Bed (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Soothing Songs Please the Heart (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Homeopathy Appears Compatible with Cancer Therapy (04/14/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Awareness of Alternative Therapies May Be Lacking (04/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Wristbands May Lessen Nausea After Radiation (04/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Concussion
  - Effects of Child Head Injuries Can Last for Years (05/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - After Concussion, Follow-Up Visit a Must (05/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Concussion
- Congenital Heart Defects
  - Folic Acid Reduces Infant Heart Defects (05/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - More Patients Needed in Clinical Trials to Find Treatment for Heart Condition Linked to Certain Strokes (05/11/2009, American Heart Association)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Congenital Heart Defects
- Constipation
  - Constipation May Lead to Other Problems (06/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  - Healthier Lifestyle Can Cut COPD Symptoms (05/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Women Who Smoke More Prone to Lung Damage (05/18/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Pot, Cigarette Smoke Wreaks Havoc on Lungs (04/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  - Fewer Heart Surgeries Needed as Technology Improves (05/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Plavix, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky Combination (05/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Reverence for Life Aids Recovery from Heart Surgery (05/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Abnormal Heartbeat After Bypass a Bad Sign (04/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Disease
  - Omega-3 Fatty Acids Might Curb Depression in Heart Patients (06/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Optimal Medical Therapy as Beneficial as Elective Revascularization Procedures in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Stable Coronary Heart Disease (06/08/2009, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
  - Certain Drug-Coated Stents May Be Safe, Effective Option for Elderly Patients (06/02/2009, American Heart Association)
  - Gum Disease, Heart Disease Share Genetic Link (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stem Cells May Offer New Way to Treat Blocked Arteries (05/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Too-Low Blood Pressure Can Also Bring Danger (05/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Urine Test for Heart Disease Shows Promise (04/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Computerized Scan Detects Heart Disease (04/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Soothing Songs Please the Heart (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Asymptomatic Diabetics Don't Need Cardiac Screening (04/14/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Coronary Artery Disease
- Cosmetic Dentistry
  - Home Teeth Whiteners May Weaken Enamel (04/23/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cosmetic Dentistry
- Cosmetics
  - Consumers Warned Not to Use Clarcon Skin Products (06/08/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - FDA Alerts Consumers to Recall of Water-Based Face Paints (05/12/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cosmetics
- CPR
  - CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged (07/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Focusing on CPR Improves Survival (05/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Limited English May Be Life-Threatening (04/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus CPR
- Critical Care
  - Acid-Suppressing Meds May Boost Pneumonia Risks (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Early Exercise Boosts Outcomes for ICU Patients (05/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Critically Ill Patients Lack Vitamin D (04/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Organ Failure, Sedative Use in ICU May Lead to Depression (04/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Critical Care
- Crohn's Disease
  - Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn's Patients (06/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Crohn's Disease
- Cryptosporidiosis
  - Cryptosporidiosis Under-Recognized in the Elderly (04/24/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cryptosporidiosis
- CT Scans
  - PET-CT Scanners Reduce Futile Lung Cancer Surgery (07/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Reduced-Radiation Heart Scans Don't Compromise on Quality (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Computerized Scan Detects Heart Disease (04/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus CT Scans
- Cystic Fibrosis
  - Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss (07/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Problem Behaviors Beset Kids with Cystic Fibrosis (06/04/2009, Reuters Health)
  - New Spray Could Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Patients (05/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - FDA Approves Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Product for Marketing in United States (05/07/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cystic Fibrosis
- Cytomegalovirus Infections
  - Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure (05/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Cytomegalovirus Infections

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