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Deep Vein Thrombosis

Blood Clot Risk Linked to Some Non-Pill Contraceptives (05/11/2012, HealthDay)
Infection Might Raise Blood Clot Risk for Older Adults (04/05/2012, HealthDay)
Blood Clot Risk Higher in Heavy Women (03/30/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Deep Vein Thrombosis

Delirium

Using Earplugs Eases ICU Patients' Confusion (05/07/2012, HealthDay)
See also Delirium

Dementia

For Dementia Patients, Feeding Tubes May Increase Bed Sores (05/14/2012, HealthDay)
Older People with Dementia Cared for Mostly at Home (05/11/2012, 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)
Strength Training May Give Boost to Seniors' Brains (04/23/2012, HealthDay)
Antipsychotic Drugs Might Raise Heart Attack Risk (03/28/2012, HealthDay)
Anxiety and Depression Increase Dementia Risk (03/20/2012, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Study Finds Key Dementia Drugs Should Be Used More (03/07/2012, Reuters Health)
Irregular Heartbeat May Predict Mental Decline in Some (02/27/2012, HealthDay)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Protect the Aging Brain (02/27/2012, HealthDay)
Certain Antipsychotics Up Risk of Death for Patients with Dementia (02/24/2012, HealthDay)
See also Dementia

Dengue

Dengue Fever a Major Cost Burden in Puerto Rico (05/02/2012, HealthDay)
See also Dengue

Dental Health

Energy and Sports Drinks Eat Away at Teeth, Study Finds (05/02/2012, HealthDay)
Do Clean Teeth Protect Against Heart Disease? (04/19/2012, Reuters Health)
Dental X-Rays Linked to Common Brain Tumor (04/10/2012, Reuters Health)
Dental WorriesVideo (04/03/2012, HealthDay)
Laughing in the Face of Dental Fear May Ease Worries (02/22/2012, HealthDay)
See also Dental Health

Depression

Depression in Mid-Life Linked to Higher Odds for Later Dementia (05/07/2012, HealthDay)
Increased Child Hospitalizations Are Associated with the Mother's Mental State and Confidence in Parenting (05/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Anxiety, Depression Often Go Hand-in-Hand with Arthritis (04/30/2012, HealthDay)
Hysterectomy Not Tied to Greater Depression Risk (04/30/2012, Reuters Health)
Depression Linked to Greater Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease (04/20/2012, American Heart Association)
Depressed Moms May Hinder Babies' Sleep (04/17/2012, HealthDay)
Researchers Develop Blood Test for Depression (04/17/2012, HealthDay)
Depression, Anxiety Tied to Physical Disabilities in Seniors (04/05/2012, HealthDay)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Be Linked to Depression (03/30/2012, HealthDay)
Depression Often Follows Stroke, But Treatment Lacking (03/29/2012, HealthDay)
Stigma, Shame Can Worsen Depression in Lung Cancer Patients (03/29/2012, HealthDay)
Living Alone Linked to Greater Risk of Depression (03/23/2012, HealthDay)
Talking About Weight Tied to Poor Self-Image, Depression (03/23/2012, HealthDay)
Study Finds Electrotherapy Dampens Brain Connections (03/19/2012, Reuters Health)
Depression Tied to Earlier Death in Heart Patients (03/16/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Approves First Generic Lexapro to Treat Depression and Anxiety Disorder (03/14/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
Depression Could Worsen Mental Decline in Heart Patients (03/05/2012, HealthDay)
Moms' Antidepressants May Affect Babies' Head Size (03/05/2012, HealthDay)
Diagnosis and Treatment Rates for Depression in Older Adults Have Grown over Time, with Medication Edging Out Therapy (03/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Dad's Depression May Rub off on Child's Behavior (02/29/2012, HealthDay)
Statin Use Tied to Lower Risk of Depression (02/28/2012, Reuters Health)
Migraines May Raise a Woman's Odds of Depression (02/22/2012, HealthDay)
See also Depression

Developmental Disabilities

Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids (04/30/2012, HealthDay)
Emotional Issues May Follow Motor Problems in Kids (04/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Friendly-to-a-Fault, yet Intense: Peronality Traits Traced in BrainFrom the National Institutes of Health (03/22/2012, National Institute of Mental Health)
See also Developmental Disabilities

Diabetes

Disrupted Sleep May Raise Risk for Obesity, Diabetes (04/11/2012, HealthDay)
More Evidence Ties Diabetes to Parkinson's Risk (04/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Primary Care Visits Every 2 Weeks Linked to Better Treatment Outcomes for Patients with Diabetes (04/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Can Weight-Loss Surgery Cure Type 2 Diabetes? (03/30/2012, Hormone Foundation, Endocrine Society) - PDF
Heavier Baby Girls at Higher Risk for Diabetes, Heart Woes as Adults (03/29/2012, HealthDay)
Diabetes and DeafnessVideo (03/28/2012, HealthDay)
Treating Gum Disease May Help Diabetics Avoid Complications (03/23/2012, HealthDay)
Fraud Alert for People with Diabetes (03/19/2012, Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Health Tip: Coping with Diabetes (03/07/2012, HealthDay)
Long-Time Diabetics Have Increased Risk of Stroke (03/01/2012, American Heart Association)
See also Diabetes

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Overweight Pregnant Women at Higher Risk for Complications (04/17/2012, HealthDay)
Pregnancy-Related Complications Predict CVD in Middle Age (02/17/2012, American Heart Association)
See also Diabetes and Pregnancy

Diabetes Complications

Treating Gum Disease May Help Diabetics Avoid Complications (03/23/2012, HealthDay)
Protect Your Kidneys: Control Diabetes, Blood Pressure (03/05/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
See also Diabetes Complications

Diabetes Medicines

Two-Drug Therapy Helped Kids with Type 2 Diabetes (04/30/2012, HealthDay)
Value of Metformin, Insulin Combo for Type 2 Diabetes Questioned (04/20/2012, HealthDay)
Diabetes Groups Issue New Guidelines on Blood Sugar (04/19/2012, HealthDay)
New Type 2 Diabetes Drug Helps Lower Blood Sugar (03/19/2012, HealthDay)
See also Diabetes Medicines

Diabetes Type 1

Fraud Alert for People with Diabetes (03/19/2012, Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Diabetics Should Lift Weights Before Cardio (03/09/2012, Reuters Health)
Type 1 Diabetes May Develop More Slowly Than Thought (02/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Diabetes Type 1

Diabetes Type 2

Two-Drug Therapy Helped Kids with Type 2 Diabetes (04/30/2012, HealthDay)
Two Drugs Better Than One to Treat Youth with Type 2 DiabetesFrom the National Institutes of Health (04/29/2012, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Fruit, Veggies Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk (04/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Value of Metformin, Insulin Combo for Type 2 Diabetes Questioned (04/20/2012, HealthDay)
American Diabetes Association and European Association for the Study of Diabetes Issue Joint Position Statement on Hyperglycemia Treatment (04/19/2012, American Diabetes Association)
Diabetes Groups Issue New Guidelines on Blood Sugar (04/19/2012, HealthDay)
Sticky Molecules Linked to Brain Abnormalities in Type 2 Diabetes (04/19/2012, American Diabetes Association)
Weight-Loss Surgery Beat Drugs for Cutting Diabetes in Very Obese (04/16/2012, HealthDay)
Common Plastics Chemical Might Boost Diabetes Risk (04/12/2012, HealthDay)
Primary Care Visits Every 2 Weeks Linked to Better Treatment Outcomes for Patients with Diabetes (04/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Can Weight-Loss Surgery Cure Type 2 Diabetes? (03/30/2012, Hormone Foundation, Endocrine Society) - PDF
Weight Loss and Increased Fitness Slow Decline of Mobility in AdultsFrom the National Institutes of Health (03/28/2012, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Weight-Loss Surgeries May Beat Standard Treatments for Diabetes (03/26/2012, HealthDay)
Weight-Loss Surgery Cut Blood Sugar More Than Drugs (03/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Exercising Less Than Daily Still Works for Diabetics (03/22/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Choose Diabetes-Friendly Meals (03/22/2012, HealthDay)
NIH Study Finds Interventions to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Give Good Return on InvestmentFrom the National Institutes of Health (03/22/2012, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Fraud Alert for People with Diabetes (03/19/2012, Dept. of Health and Human Services)
New Type 2 Diabetes Drug Helps Lower Blood Sugar (03/19/2012, HealthDay)
As White Rice Intake Rises, So May Your Risk for Diabetes (03/16/2012, HealthDay)
Blueberries and Apples Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk (03/16/2012, Reuters Health)
Type of Bacteria May Be Linked to Diabetes (03/14/2012, HealthDay)
Stroke Risk Rises with Duration of Type 2 Diabetes (03/01/2012, HealthDay)
Kidney Damage Greatly Raises Diabetics' Risk for Death (02/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Diabetes Type 2

Diabetic Diet

Health Tip: Consider These Diabetes 'Superfoods' (04/12/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Diabetics, Avoid Too Much Salt (03/29/2012, HealthDay)
Specific Dietary Goals May Help Diabetics Eat Better (02/17/2012, HealthDay)
See also Diabetic Diet

Diabetic Foot

Health Tip: Diabetics, Take Care of Your Feet (03/08/2012, HealthDay)
See also Diabetic Foot

Diagnostic Imaging

FDA Seeks Less Radiation for Kids Getting X-Rays, CT Scans (05/09/2012, HealthDay)
Physician Groups Call for Fewer Medical Tests (04/04/2012, HealthDay)
Statins in the Time of Heart Damage (03/24/2012, Reuters Health)
Computerization May Not Curb Medical Tests, Costs (03/06/2012, HealthDay)
See also Diagnostic Imaging

Dialysis

Fish Oil Doesn't Cut Failure Rate of Hemodialysis Grafts (05/01/2012, HealthDay)
Women on Dialysis May Experience Sexual Problems (04/05/2012, HealthDay)
More Kidney Dialysis Is Better, Research Finds (02/23/2012, HealthDay)
See also Dialysis

Diarrhea

Probiotic Products May Prevent Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea (05/08/2012, HealthDay)
See also Diarrhea

Dietary Fats

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)
Fish Oil Doesn't Cut Failure Rate of Hemodialysis Grafts (05/01/2012, HealthDay)
Study Explores Fish Oil's Healthy Effect on Heart (04/24/2012, HealthDay)
Back to the Fish?Video (04/18/2012, HealthDay)
Fish Oil Supplements Won't Help in Multiple Sclerosis (04/16/2012, HealthDay)
Omega-3 Supplements No Help Against Repeat Heart Trouble (04/09/2012, HealthDay)
Omega-3 Fats Tied to Less Cancer-Related Fatigue (03/21/2012, Reuters Health)
Could Trans Fats Make You Cranky? (03/15/2012, HealthDay)
New Clues to Link Between Fatty Diet, Colon Cancer (03/15/2012, HealthDay)
Mediterranean on the BrainVideo (03/09/2012, HealthDay)
Trans Fats May Raise Stroke Risk in Older Women (03/01/2012, HealthDay)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Protect the Aging Brain (02/27/2012, HealthDay)
Gene Might Boost Risk for Obesity (02/20/2012, HealthDay)
Eating Fish May Help Ward Off Colon Polyps in Women (02/17/2012, HealthDay)
See also Dietary Fats

Dietary Fiber

Fiber Not Always Good for YouVideo (03/22/2012, HealthDay)
Study Links High Fiber to Healthy Gums in Older Vets (02/24/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Dietary Fiber

Dietary Proteins

Does Soy Help Cool Hot Flashes After All? (04/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Could Soy Help Lower Your Blood Pressure? (03/26/2012, HealthDay)
Red Meat Can Be Unhealthy, Study Suggests (03/12/2012, HealthDay)
See also Dietary Proteins

Dietary Sodium

High Salt Intake Linked to Higher Stroke Risk (04/25/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Add Flavor, Without Salt, to Your Food (04/19/2012, HealthDay)
Fast Food Is Saltier in U.S. Than Overseas (04/16/2012, HealthDay)
World Salt Awareness Week Focuses on Link between Sodium and Stroke (03/26/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
America's Craving SaltVideo (02/20/2012, HealthDay)
See also Dietary Sodium

Dietary Supplements

Probiotic Products May Prevent Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea (05/08/2012, HealthDay)
Toxins Afloat in Shark Fin Soup? (03/01/2012, HealthDay)
Harmful in Excess?Video (02/29/2012, HealthDay)
See also Dietary Supplements

Diets

Health Tip: Tame Your Food Cravings (05/14/2012, HealthDay)
Study Weighs In on Diets for Kids (03/30/2012, HealthDay)
Swapping Protein for Sugar May Help Blood Pressure (03/23/2012, Reuters Health)
Dieting Can Prove Dangerous for Kidney Disease Patients (02/24/2012, HealthDay)
Saying No to BreadVideo (02/24/2012, HealthDay)
Is Avoiding Gluten in Foods Always Necessary? (02/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Diets

Digestive Diseases

Gastro Woes Often Strike Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (04/09/2012, HealthDay)
Diagnostic Scans Tied to Radiation Risk for Gastro Patients (04/06/2012, HealthDay)
See also Digestive Diseases

Disabilities

High-Level Trauma Care May Limit Disability (05/10/2012, Reuters Health)
Disabled Adults More Apt to Be Victims of Violence (02/28/2012, HealthDay)
Disabled Elderly Say They Want Dignity, Control (02/18/2012, HealthDay)
See also Disabilities

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Fiber Not Always Good for YouVideo (03/22/2012, HealthDay)
See also Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Divorce

Child's Cancer May Not Boost Parents' Divorce Risk (04/10/2012, Reuters Health)
Fewer Americans Tying the Knot, Survey Shows (03/22/2012, HealthDay)
See also Divorce

Domestic Violence

After Abuse Investigation, Kids Often Remain at Risk (05/11/2012, Reuters Health)
Women Exposed to Violence Might Have More Risky Sex (05/11/2012, HealthDay)
Ask Women About Partner Violence, Panel Says (05/07/2012, Reuters Health)
Bullying, Violence Linked to Faster Aging in Kids (04/24/2012, HealthDay)
Emotional Trauma May Hurt Toddlers' Later Learning (04/06/2012, HealthDay)
Postpartum Depression Tied to Domestic Violence (03/29/2012, Reuters Health)
Support for Tougher Liquor Laws Rises When Booze, Crime Linked (02/22/2012, HealthDay)
See also Domestic Violence

Drug Abuse

Substance Abusers, Even Recovering Ones, May Face Stigma (04/13/2012, HealthDay)
Club Drug "Special K" Tied to Urinary Problems (04/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Study Provides Clues for Designing New Anti-Addiction MedicationsFrom the National Institutes of Health (03/21/2012, National Institute on Drug Abuse)
After Jail, Former Inmates Face Higher Death Risk (03/09/2012, Reuters Health)
Drug-Free Housing Helps Heroin, Oxycontin Addicts Recover (02/28/2012, HealthDay)
See also Drug Abuse

Drug Reactions

Health Tip: Having an Allergy to Medication (05/11/2012, HealthDay)
Scientists Spot How Cox-2 Painkillers Raise Heart Risks (05/02/2012, HealthDay)
Urinary Incontinence Drugs May Be More Trouble Than They're Worth (04/09/2012, HealthDay)
Common Medicines May Cut Cancer Drug Potency (03/16/2012, Reuters Health)
Kids' Penicillin Allergy May Not Signal Other Drug Reactions (03/07/2012, HealthDay)
See also Drug Reactions

Drug Safety

Many Drug Labels Missing Dose, Safety Info for Kids (05/08/2012, Reuters Health)
Acne Drug Tied to a Doubled Risk of Eye Problems (04/18/2012, Reuters Health)
Baldness Drug May Cause Sexual Side Effects: FDA (04/12/2012, HealthDay)
Certain Birth Control Pills May Carry Higher Blood Clot Risk (04/10/2012, HealthDay)
Common Blood Pressure Drug Safe for Heart Failure (04/10/2012, HealthDay)
More Fake Avastin Found in U.S., FDA Says (04/04/2012, HealthDay)
Osteoporosis Drugs May Lead to Eye Trouble (04/02/2012, HealthDay)
Antipsychotic Drugs Might Raise Heart Attack Risk (03/28/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Adds More Warnings to Antidepressant's Label (03/28/2012, HealthDay)
Popular Prescription Drugs Hitting the Market in Generic Form (03/04/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
Sleeping Pills Linked to Raised Risk of Death, Cancer (02/28/2012, HealthDay)
Certain Antipsychotics Up Risk of Death for Patients with Dementia (02/24/2012, HealthDay)
Phosphate Enemas May Be Deadly in Elderly (02/24/2012, Reuters Health)
FDA Advisers Back Weight-Loss Drug Qnexa (02/22/2012, HealthDay)
See also Drug Safety

Drugs and Young People

Friends' Parents Can Sway Teens' Odds for Drinking, Smoking (05/08/2012, HealthDay)
Kids Most Likely to Start Abusing Painkillers at 16 (05/07/2012, HealthDay)
Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use (04/30/2012, HealthDay)
Use of Ecstasy, Speed by Teens Tied to Later Depression (04/19/2012, HealthDay)
12-Step Meetings May Help Teens Beat Alcohol, Drug Abuse (04/16/2012, HealthDay)
Most Alcohol, Drug Abuse Starts in the Teens (04/02/2012, Reuters Health)
Caring Teachers May Help Keep Kids from Trying Alcohol, Drugs (03/23/2012, HealthDay)
Kids Using Synthetic Pot a Growing Public Health Concern (03/19/2012, HealthDay)
Kids Who Bully May Be More Likely to Smoke, Drink (03/09/2012, HealthDay)
Genes Play a Role in Drug Abuse Risk Among Adopted Kids (03/07/2012, HealthDay)
See also Drugs and Young People

Dry Mouth

Health Tip: Dealing with Dry Mouth (03/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also Dry Mouth

Dwarfism

Scientists Identify Gene Behind Pygmies' Short Stature (04/26/2012, HealthDay)
See also Dwarfism

Dystonia

Researchers ID Gene for Neck Disorder (03/09/2012, HealthDay)
See also Dystonia

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