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- Macular Degeneration
  - Omega-3-Fatty Acids May Slow Macular Disease (06/09/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Certain Foods May Thwart Age-Related Vision Loss (05/13/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Eye Disease, Cognitive Decline Linked in Study (05/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Nearly 18 Million Will Have Macular Degeneration by 2050 (04/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Macular Degeneration
- Malaria
  - World Malaria Day: Counting on Research to Eradicate Malaria (04/24/2009, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
  - Coartem Approved to Treat Malaria (04/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Malaria
- Mammography
  - Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn't Cut Mammogram Recalls (06/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mammography
- Marijuana
  - Chemicals in Marijuana Smoke May Harm DNA (06/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Marijuana Is Option to Unpleasant Meds, Teens Say (04/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pot, Cigarette Smoke Wreaks Havoc on Lungs (04/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pot-Smoking Drivers Tied to Range of Road Accidents (04/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Marijuana
- Mastectomy
  - Rates of Preventive Mastectomy Rising in U.S. (04/24/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mastectomy
- Medical Device Safety
  - Artificial Ankle Takes Giant Step Forward (06/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Medical Device Safety
- Medicare
  - With Weight-Loss Surgery, Type of Insurance Counts (06/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Medicare Will Not Pay for "Virtual" Colonoscopy (05/12/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Medicare Change May Impact Black Kidney Patients (04/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Medicare
- Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
  - With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up (07/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices (06/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
- Medicines
  - Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease (06/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Drug Promising against Rheumatoid Arthritis (06/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Drug May Stem Slide into Alzheimer's for Some (06/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - FDA Panel OKs Newer Antipsychotics for Children (06/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Ritalin Helps Movement Problems in ADHD (06/04/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Sedatives May Increase Elderly Suicide Risk (06/03/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn's Patients (06/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - FDA Warns about Risk of Wearing Medicated Patches During MRIs (05/28/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Health Tip: Drugs That May Lead to Diarrhea (05/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - For Dialysis Patients, More Pills = Lower Quality of Life (05/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - 3-Drug Combo Reduces Nausea After Chemo (05/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Prescription Training Puts Docs in Shoes of Older Patients (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Common Drug Eases Restless Legs Syndrome (04/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Treatment Combo Better against Hepatitis C (04/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Drug May Help Against Inflammatory Breast Cancer (04/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Medication Errors Could Be Cut (04/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Meds Help Kids with ADHD in Classroom (04/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Drug May Be Dangerous for Kids with Graves' Disease (04/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Drug May Not Help Diabetes-Related Eye Damage (04/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Newer Antipsychotics May Boost Weight in Alzheimer's Patients (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Parkinson's Drugs Can Trigger Unhealthy Behaviors (04/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Drug May Help Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis (04/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Acid Reducers May Not Help All with Asthma (04/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Coartem Approved to Treat Malaria (04/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Medicines
- Melanoma
  - Early Detection of Melanoma Plus Regular Skin Exams Is Vital for Beating Disease (05/04/2009, American Academy of Dermatology)
  - Melanoma and Pregnancy: What Every Woman Needs to Know about the Risks, Prognosis (05/04/2009, American Academy of Dermatology)
  - Screening the One You Love for Skin Cancer (05/04/2009, American Academy of Dermatology)
  - Skin Cancer Is an Equal-Opportunity Health Threat (05/04/2009, American Academy of Dermatology)
  - Genes Hike Melanoma Risk Even in Those Who Tan Well (04/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Older Men Need to Take Closer Look for Melanomas (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Melanoma
- Memory
  - Stay Upbeat, Active to Keep the Mind Young (06/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories (06/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Memory Takes a Hit During Menopause (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Vitamin D May Reduce Decline in Mental Agility (05/20/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Eye Disease, Cognitive Decline Linked in Study (05/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Early Alzheimer's Hinders Brain's Effort to Sort Information (05/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Remembrance of Fat May Be at Root of Cravings (04/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Meds Help Kids with ADHD in Classroom (04/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Memory
- Men's Health
  - Increasing Alcohol Use Tied To More Hospitalization (07/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - Growth Hormone May Build Muscle in Older Men (07/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Dad's Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought (06/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Blood-Sugar Spikes Send Testosterone Levels Down (06/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - For Men Over 50, Odds of Eye Discomfort Increases (06/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Healthy Diet May Boost Men's Fertility (06/08/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Advanced Prostate Cancer Deadlier in Younger Men (05/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Safety Concerns About Testosterone Gel (05/08/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - FDA Orders Label Warning for Testosterone Gels (05/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Testosterone Injections Offer Hope for Male Contraceptive (05/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Dad's Mental Health Affects Children Too (05/04/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Drink a Little Wine, Live a Little Longer (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Circumcision Can Reduce AIDS Risk, Study Shows (04/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Fatty Fish May Cut Heart Failure Risk in Men (04/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Older Men Need to Take Closer Look for Melanomas (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Larger Men at Greater Risk for Atrial Fibrillation (04/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Men's Health
- Menopause
  - Memory Takes a Hit During Menopause (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Menopause
- Menstruation
  - Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder (06/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Childhood Sexual Abuse Might Spur Early Periods (05/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Menstruation
- Mental Health
  - Post-Exercise 'Glow' May Last 12 Hours (05/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Looks, Money, Fame Don't Bring Happiness (05/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Genetics Linked to How Brain 'Frames' Choices (05/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - U.S. Mental Health Spending Rises, But Many Still Left out (05/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Dad's Mental Health Affects Children Too (05/04/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mental Health
- Metabolic Disorders
  - FDA Approves Samsca to Treat Hyponatremia (05/22/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Metabolic Disorders
- Metabolic Syndrome
  - Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely (06/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Up Metabolic Syndrome Risk (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Marathoners Go the Distance on Heart Health (04/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Metabolic Syndrome
- Methamphetamine
  - Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients (05/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Fetal Exposure to Methamphetamine May Harm Child's Brain (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Methamphetamine
- Migraine
  - Migraine Frequency Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Risk (06/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Migraine with Aura May Lead to Brain Lesions (06/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Migraines with Aura in Middle Age Associated with Late-Life Brain Lesions (06/23/2009, National Institute on Aging)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Migraine
- Minerals
  - Vitamin E, Selenium and Soy Won't Prevent Prostate Cancer (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Minerals
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
  - New Heart Valve Repair System Tested for Safety (06/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mobility Aids
  - 47,000 Elderly Hurt in Walker, Cane Mishaps Each Year (06/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mobility Aids
- Motor Vehicle Safety
  - Don't Get Lazy about Lawn-Mower Safety (06/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Global Report Released on Road Safety Results Remind Us to Keep Safe Both in and out of the Car (06/15/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Rear-Facing Car Seats Protect Older Children (06/12/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Keep Teen Drivers Safe on the Road (06/01/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Youth and Driving Don't Always Mix Safely (05/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - More Faces Being Spared in Motor Vehicle Accidents (05/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Improper Use of Booster Seats Puts Many Kids at Risk (05/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy (05/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Click It or Ticket, May 18-31, 2009 (05/11/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Pot-Smoking Drivers Tied to Range of Road Accidents (04/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Teen Drivers: Safe to and from Prom…and Beyond (04/06/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Motor Vehicle Safety
- Mouth Disorders
  - Recurrent Mouth Ulcers Suggest Celiac Disease (06/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Mouth Disorders
- Movement Disorders
  - Device Shows Promise to Treat Cerebral Palsy Type (07/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Movement Disorders
- MRI Scans
  - FDA Warns about Risk of Wearing Medicated Patches During MRIs (05/28/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus MRI Scans
- MRSA
  - A Pet's Bite Can Pass on MRSA (06/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Deadly Pneumonia Caused by Super-Bugs on Rise (05/19/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus MRSA
- Multiple Myeloma
  - Pesticides Linked to Blood Disorder (06/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
  - Breast-Feeding OK for Most Moms with MS (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Leukemia Risk from Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Be Up (04/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - 'Good' Cholesterol May Guard against MS Disability (04/28/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Stem Cell Breakthrough May Lead to Multiple Sclerosis Treatments (04/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
  - Growth Hormone Slows Age-Related Loss of Strength (04/09/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Muscle Disorders

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