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- Macular Degeneration
  - Hormone Replacement May Cut Risk for Age-Linked Eye Disease (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Study Finds Potential Cause of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
  - Age-Related Macular Degeneration Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke Risk (02/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - Comparison of AMD Treatments Trials (CATT): Lucentis — Avastin Trial (02/22/2008, National Eye Institute)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Macular Degeneration
- Malaria
  - World Malaria Day, April 25, 2008 (04/23/2008, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
  - How Can Malaria Be Prevented? (04/21/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - NIH Receives Gates Foundation Grant to Investigate Role of Iron Supplements in Malaria (03/05/2008, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Malaria
- Mammography
  - Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women (05/08/2008, HealthDay)
  - Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
  - Detecting, Diagnosing Breast Cancers (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Mammograms Might Spot Stroke Risk (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mammography
- Man-Made Disasters
  - 9/11 Counselors at Risk for Secondary Trauma (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Man-Made Disasters
- Marijuana
  - Low-Dose Pot Eases Pain while Keeping Mind Clear (04/30/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Troubled Boys Will Abandon Pot When It's Deemed Uncool (03/04/2008, HealthDay)
  - Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Loss of Brain Volume in Patients with Schizophrenia (02/15/2008, American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF
  - Marijuana Use Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients Raises Risk for Cognitive, Mood Problems (02/13/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Marijuana
- Mastectomy
  - Simultaneous Breast-Ovary Surgery Feasible (04/23/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Many Women Unclear about Breast Cancer Treatments (03/31/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mastectomy
- Measles
  - Measles, United States, January 1-April 25, 2008 (05/01/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Possible Viral Links to Lung Cancer Risk Uncovered (04/25/2008, HealthDay)
  - Measles: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized (02/18/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Measles
- Medical Device Safety
  - New Drug-Coated Stent Does Well in Early Trial (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
  - Drug-Eluting Stents Safe After Heart Attack (03/30/2008, HealthDay)
  - FDA Seeks Civil Penalties from Calif. Device Maker (03/28/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Medical Device Safety
- Medicare
  - Medicare Costs Soar for Cancer Care (04/29/2008, HealthDay)
  - Medical Errors Costing U.S. Billions (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
  - New Web Site Helps Patients Shop for Hospital Care Based On Quality and Price (03/28/2008, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
  - Medicare Trustees Report Shows Serious Financial Status of Medicare Program (03/25/2008, Dept. of Health and Human Services)
  - 10 Million Baby Boomers Face Alzheimer's, Report Predicts (03/18/2008, HealthDay)
  - U.S. Health Care Spending to Double by 2017 (02/26/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Medicare
- Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
  - Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Shows Mixed Results (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
  - Restrictive Prescription Drug Policies Hurt Schizophrenics (04/01/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
- Medicines
  - Metformin an Option for Pregnancy-Related Diabetes (05/07/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Electronic Pillbox Helps Seniors Stick to Drug Regimens (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
  - Costs Can Vary By $100 or More for Same Drugs (05/06/2008, HealthDay)
  - Common Medications Could Cause Physical Impairment in the Elderly (05/03/2008, HealthDay)
  - New Targets Found That Stop Tumor Growth (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Immune Drug Useful for Scalp Psoriasis (05/01/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Prozac Reduces Disease Activity in Multiple Sclerosis Patients (04/30/2008, HealthDay)
  - New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Equally Effective (04/30/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Amitiza Treats Irritable Bowel with Constipation (04/30/2008, HealthDay)
  - Disease-Modifying Drug May Slow Alzheimer's Disease (04/30/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Immune-Boosting Lung Cancer Therapy Shows Promise (04/25/2008, HealthDay)
  - Ritalin May Help Seniors Stay Steady on Their Feet (04/25/2008, Reuters Health)
  - New Psoriasis Pill Appears Effective (04/18/2008, HealthDay)
  - Gleevec Pushes Advanced Melanoma into Remission (04/18/2008, HealthDay)
  - Common Medications May Harm Memory in Older People (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
  - Aripiprazole May Be Effective for Alcohol Addiction (04/17/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Breast-Feeding While on Seizure Meds Doesn't Harm Babies (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
  - Overuse of Opioids, Barbiturates Boosts Chronic Migraine Risk (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
  - Cediranib Shows Promise for Recurrent Glioblastoma (04/16/2008, Reuters Health)
  - One-Day Valacyclovir Effective for Genital Herpes (04/16/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Extra Drug Improves Rectal Cancer Treatment (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
  - Drug Proves Effective in Slowing Melanomas (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
  - New Drug Duo Helps Cut Colon Cancer Risk (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
  - Statins Lower Blood Pressure in U.S. Study (04/14/2008, Reuters Health)
  - New Benefits from Old Heart Measures (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Celebrex Plus Lipitor Could Fight Prostate Cancer (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Launching a Global Alliance for Pharmacogenomics (04/14/2008, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Cancer Institute)
  - Faster Test Detects Fake Tamiflu Drugs (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
  - Off-Label Drug Use Needs Strong Oversight (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Antipsychotic Drugs of Little Benefit to Alzheimer's Patients (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Restrictive Prescription Drug Policies Hurt Schizophrenics (04/01/2008, HealthDay)
  - Drug Failed To Reduce Heart Attack Risk After Bypass (04/01/2008, HealthDay)
  - ACE Inhibitor As Effective As More Expensive Blood Pressure Drug (03/31/2008, HealthDay)
  - Diabetes Drug Slows Clogging of Arteries (03/31/2008, HealthDay)
  - Cholesterol Drug Controversy Continues (03/31/2008, HealthDay)
  - Anticoagulant Drugs Had Similar Outcomes After Angioplasty (03/30/2008, HealthDay)
  - New Drug Shows Promise in Use with Coronary Stents (03/29/2008, HealthDay)
  - New Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for Schizophrenia (03/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - Once-Daily Insulin Shot Proves Effective in Study (03/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - FDA Identifies First Steps in Requirements for Safety Plans for Certain Drugs and Biologics (03/27/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Drug Therapy Boosting Heart-Attack Survival Rates (03/24/2008, HealthDay)
  - Free Drug Samples Hike Out-of-Pocket Costs (03/24/2008, HealthDay)
  - New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Works for Adults, Children (03/21/2008, HealthDay)
  - Late Use of Aromatase Inhibitor Still Effective Against Breast Cancer (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
  - FDA Issues Alert on Tussionex, a Long-Acting Prescription Cough Medicine (03/11/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Genetic Test Predicts Response to Warfarin (03/05/2008, HealthDay)
  - FDA Finds Contaminant in Baxter's Recalled Heparin Products (03/05/2008, HealthDay)
  - Weight-Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (03/05/2008, HealthDay)
  - Price Plays Part in Perceived Power of Medication (03/04/2008, HealthDay)
  - Groups Issue New Dementia Drug Guidelines (03/04/2008, HealthDay)
  - Oral Allergy Immunotherapy Helps Control Asthma (03/04/2008, HealthDay)
  - Breast Cancer Drug Might Treat Bipolar Disorder (03/03/2008, HealthDay)
  - Recent Generic Drug Approvals (03/03/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Gene Expression Differences Affect Drug Response (02/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - Many Patients Fail to Take Drugs After Heart Attack (02/25/2008, HealthDay)
  - Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Ease Irregular Heartbeat (02/18/2008, HealthDay)
  - Cancer Drug Works Against MS in Early Trial (02/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems (02/13/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Medicines
- Melanoma
  - Larger Skin Lesions More Likely to Be Melanoma (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
  - Melanomas on Scalp and Neck More Deadly (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
  - Gleevec Pushes Advanced Melanoma into Remission (04/18/2008, HealthDay)
  - Drug Proves Effective in Slowing Melanomas (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
  - Combo Treatment Best for Melanoma, Advanced Ovarian Cancer (02/19/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Melanoma
- Memory
  - Common Medications Could Cause Physical Impairment in the Elderly (05/03/2008, HealthDay)
  - Aerobic Exercise May Shield Aging Brain (04/23/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Common Chemotherapy Drug Linked to Memory Problems (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
  - Common Medications May Harm Memory in Older People (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
  - Men More Likely to Develop Cognitive Problems (04/16/2008, HealthDay)
  - Exercise Could Cut Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment (04/16/2008, HealthDay)
  - 1 in 5 U.S. Seniors Struggles with Memory Lapses (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
  - Umbilical Cord Blood Injections Aid Aging Brains (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
  - Memory Loss in Hyperactive State with Alzheimer's (03/07/2008, HealthDay)
  - Poor Working Memory Tied to Low School Scores (03/03/2008, HealthDay)
  - Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory (02/22/2008, HealthDay)
  - Genetic Tags Reveal Secrets of Memories' Staying Power in Mice (02/21/2008, National Institute of Mental Health)
  - Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Memory
- Men's Health
  - Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
  - Frequent Weight Loss May Weaken Men's Bones (05/06/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Testosterone Levels Not Tied Sexual Function in Epileptic Men (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
  - AHRQ and Ad Council Encourage Men to Take Preventive Steps in Their Health Care (04/21/2008, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
  - Men, Singles Less Likely to Have Colon Cancer Test (04/17/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Men More Likely to Develop Cognitive Problems (04/16/2008, HealthDay)
  - Male Contraception: Progress Slow But Steady (04/12/2008, HealthDay)
  - Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
  - Anniversary of Parent's Passing Can Trigger Death (03/29/2008, HealthDay)
  - Hormone Combo May Provide Reversible Male Birth Control Tool (03/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - The Gender Divide Starts over Dinner (03/19/2008, HealthDay)
  - Many Prostate Cancers Will Not Need Treatment (02/13/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Men's Health
- Meningitis
  - Corticosteroids of Little Use Against Childhood Meningitis (05/06/2008, HealthDay)
  - More Children in Low-Income Countries Getting Vaccinated against Hib Pneumonia and Meningitis (02/14/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Meningitis
- Menopause
  - Some Women Have Hot Flushes Late into Menopause (05/06/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Prenatal Exposure to Smoking May Affect Menopause (04/18/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Severe Menopause Symptoms Raise Heart Risks (03/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Minimal Exercise Benefits Overweight Postmenopausal Women (03/13/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Menopause
- Mental Health
  - Mental Disorders Cost Society Billions in Unearned Income (05/07/2008, National Institute of Mental Health)
  - Study Links Child's Autism, Parents' Mental Illness (05/05/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Mentally Ill Benefit from Work with Farm Animals (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Migraine Often Associated with Psychiatric Disorders (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Severely Depressed (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
  - Human Brain Appears "Hard-Wired" for Hierarchy (04/23/2008, National Institute of Mental Health)
  - Seniors No Strangers to Happiness (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
  - Whisk Those Blues Away (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
  - Happiness Is in the Genes (03/07/2008, HealthDay)
  - Harnessing the Mind to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (02/15/2008, HealthDay)
  - Unlike Fine Wine, Crabby People Don't Age Well (02/15/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mental Health
- Mercury
  - Dental Offices May Be Source of Mercury Pollution (04/14/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mercury
- Metabolic Disorders
  - Researchers Find Gene Defect That Boosts Glucose (05/01/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Muscle Weakness Found in Some Autistic Children (04/13/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Metabolic Disorders
- Metabolic Syndrome
  - New Heart Disease Markers Discovered (04/24/2008, HealthDay)
  - Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by Overeating, Not Obesity (04/18/2008, HealthDay)
  - Normal Weight Doesn't Always Equal Healthy Weight (04/01/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Metabolic Syndrome
- Methamphetamine
  - Researchers Define Mechanism of Methamphetamine Addiction (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Methamphetamine
- Migraine
  - Botox Works on Muscle Disorders but Not Migraines (05/05/2008, HealthDay)
  - Migraine Often Associated with Psychiatric Disorders (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Headaches Linked to Painful Skin Sensations (04/21/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Children with Migraines at Higher Risk for Sleep Disorders (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
  - Migraines' Frequency Influences Heart Attack, Stroke Risk (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
  - Overuse of Opioids, Barbiturates Boosts Chronic Migraine Risk (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Migraine
- Minerals
  - Zinc Reduces Common Cold Symptoms (04/17/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Minerals
- Motor Vehicle Safety
  - Many Teen Drivers Don't Think They're Inexperienced (05/06/2008, HealthDay)
  - Phone Counseling After ER Visit Cuts Drunk Driving (04/28/2008, Reuters Health)
  - Teen Drivers: Safe to and from Prom…and Beyond (04/28/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Kids with Cell Phones Not as Safe Crossing Streets (04/11/2008, HealthDay)
  - Alcoholics Not to Blame for All Drunk Driving Cases (04/03/2008, HealthDay)
  - Seat Belt Use by Pregnant Women Could Save 200 Fetuses a Year (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
  - Teen Passengers at Higher Death Risk in Car Crashes (03/05/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Motor Vehicle Safety
- Mouth Disorders
  - Scientists Launch First Comprehensive Database of Human Oral Microbiome (03/25/2008, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mouth Disorders
- MRI Scans
  - Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood (05/06/2008, HealthDay)
  - Scan Detects Oxygen Levels in Tumors (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
  - Special MRI Spots When Brain Tumors Turn Deadly (03/27/2008, HealthDay)
  - MRI Can Be Predictor of Post-Treatment Prostate Cancer Spread (03/25/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus MRI Scans
- MRSA
  - Review Urges Aggressive MRSA Screening for Health Workers (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
  - Some Facelift Patients Infected with MRSA 'Superbug' (03/21/2008, HealthDay)
  - Community-Based Staph Pneumonia More Common Than Thought (03/19/2008, HealthDay)
  - Woman and Cat Shared 'Super Bug' (03/12/2008, HealthDay)
  - Universal Screening for MRSA in Hospitals Made Little Difference (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
  - Confronting the Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (03/10/2008, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
  - Also see MedlinePlus MRSA
- Multiple Sclerosis
  - Prozac Reduces Disease Activity in Multiple Sclerosis Patients (04/30/2008, HealthDay)
  - Pill Reduces Relapses in Multiple Sclerosis Patients (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
  - Loss of Mobility Found to Impact Quality of Life and Emotional and Financial Health of Most People Living with Multiple Sclerosis (03/25/2008, National Multiple Sclerosis Society)
  - New Multiple Sclerosis Drug Target Shows Promise (02/18/2008, HealthDay)
  - Cancer Drug Works Against MS in Early Trial (02/14/2008, HealthDay)
  - Marijuana Use Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients Raises Risk for Cognitive, Mood Problems (02/13/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Multiple Sclerosis
- Mumps
  - Mumps Outbreak in Midwest Could Have Been Worse (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mumps
- Muscle Disorders
  - Botox Works on Muscle Disorders but Not Migraines (05/05/2008, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Muscle Disorders
- Muscular Dystrophy
  - Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (02/11/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Muscular Dystrophy

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