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- Immune System and Disorders
  - C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells (07/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Scientists Discover New Genetic Immune Disorder in Children (06/03/2009, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
  - Mother's Antibodies May Contribute to Autism (04/24/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Immune System and Disorders
- Immunization
  - Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots (06/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - U.S. Panel Backs New Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine (06/24/2009, Reuters Health)
  - First Batch of Swine Flu Vaccine Already Here (06/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Viable Swine Flu Shot Closer to Reality (05/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Regular Flu Vaccine Little Help against New Strain (05/21/2009, Reuters Health)
  - U.S. Officials Consider Bumping Up Flu Shot Season (05/20/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Adequate Supply of Swine Flu Vaccine Uncertain (05/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Methods Could Speed Production of Flu Vaccines (05/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Fewer Than a Third in U.S. Would Get Swine Flu Jab (05/13/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Swine Flu Vaccine Still Months Away (04/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Current Vaccines Will Not Stop Swine Flu (04/27/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Universal Flu Vaccine Shows Promise (04/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Vaccine Safety (04/20/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Immunization
- Infant and Newborn Care
  - Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants (06/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Caring for Your Newborn (06/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Changing Table (06/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Taking Care of Baby's Dandruff (05/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Playpen (05/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Maternal Depression Has Negative Effect on Infants' Sleep (05/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Vitamin D Often Low in Mothers and Newborns (05/04/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Infant and Newborn Care
- Infant and Toddler Development
  - Talk with Kids, Not at Them (06/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - TV Interferes with Infants' Language Development (06/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Babies Come Packed with Natural Knowledge (05/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Resuscitated Newborns at Risk for Lower IQs (04/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Epilepsy Drug Impairs Baby's Intelligence (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Infant and Toddler Development
- Infant and Toddler Health
  - Chemical Used in Plastics May Affect Newborn Size (06/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Rear-Facing Car Seats Protect Older Children (06/12/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Risk To Baby Rises with Repeat C-Sections (05/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Combo Treatment Eases Wheezing in Babies (05/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Kids Who Die from Cold Meds Often Very Young (04/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Resuscitated Newborns at Risk for Lower IQs (04/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Fetal Exposure to Methamphetamine May Harm Child's Brain (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Infant and Toddler Health
- Infant and Toddler Nutrition
  - No Benefit Seen with Special Infant Formula (06/23/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Frequent Feedings May Be Making Babies Fat (05/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Infant and Toddler Nutrition
- Infection Control
  - Torn Surgical Gloves Put Patients at Risk for Infection (06/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Insulin Pens Are Not for Sharing (05/17/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Infection Control
- Infections and Pregnancy
  - Group B Strep Screening Guidelines Sparing Newborns (06/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Infections and Pregnancy
- Infertility
  - Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy (06/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Dad's Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought (06/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Healthy Diet May Boost Men's Fertility (06/08/2009, Reuters Health)
  - More Assisted Reproduction, But Fewer Multiple Births (05/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Fertility Treatment Twins More at Risk for Hospitalizations (05/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) with Donor Eggs Less Successful in Black Women (05/07/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Acupuncture Doesn't Boost IVF Success for All (04/16/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Excessive Meat and Dairy May Harm Sperm Quality (04/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Infertility
- Injuries
  - Computers Causing Injuries in the Home (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Alcohol Risks Greater in Teen-Onset Drinkers (06/05/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Binge-Drinking Collegians at High Risk for Injuries (05/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - More Kids Being Hurt by Falling Furniture (05/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Obese Children More Likely to Suffer Lower Body Injuries (05/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Accidental EpiPen Injections Becoming More Common (04/13/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Injuries
- Insect Bites and Stings
  - In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy (06/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Insect Bites and Stings
- International Health
  - Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide (06/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Global Efforts to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Working (06/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - WHO Declaration Of Swine Flu Pandemic Looks Imminent (06/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - WHO Close to Declaring Swine Flu Pandemic (06/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - IAEA Urges Scheme to Track Radiation in Patients (04/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus International Health
- Islet Cell Transplantation
  - Pancreatic Islets in Forefront of Diabetes Research (04/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Islet Cell Transplantation

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