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- Safety
  - Computers Causing Injuries in the Home (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Use a Ladder Properly (05/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Safety
- Salmonella Infections
  - FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat California Prime Produce and Orange County Orchards Brands of Pistachios (06/22/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Norovirus and Salmonella were Leading Causes of Foodborne Disease Outbreaks in 2006 (06/11/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - FDA Warns against Consuming Peanuts and Peanut Products Sold by Westco Fruit and Nuts Inc. (05/29/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - FDA Answers Consumer Questions about Pistachio Products (05/12/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - FDA Warns Of Salmonella In Sprouts (04/27/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Investigation of an Outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections Linked to Raw Alfalfa Sprouts (04/27/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Raw Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Contamination (04/26/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Uncle Chen and Lian How Brand Expanded Recall of Sauces, Oils, and Spices Contaminated with Salmonella (04/16/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Salmonella Infections
- Schizophrenia
  - Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots (07/01/2009, National Institute of Mental Health)
  - Schizophrenia Linked to Higher Risk of Dying from Cancer (06/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics (05/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - FDA Approves Fanapt to Treat Schizophrenia (05/06/2009, Food and Drug Administration)
  - Flow of Potassium Into Cells Implicated in Schizophrenia (05/05/2009, National Institute of Mental Health)
  - Bullying May Make Kids Psychotic (05/04/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Gene Variant Tied to Schizophrenia (04/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Schizophrenia
- School Health
  - Program Helps 1st Graders Stay Safe Long-Term (06/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Daily Exercise at School Yields Rewards (05/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools: Leading the Way toward Healthier Youth (04/27/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus School Health
- Secondhand Smoke
  - Secondhand Smoke Quickly Affects Blood Vessels (04/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Secondhand Smoke
- Seniors' Health
  - Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia (07/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged (07/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Growth Hormone May Build Muscle in Older Men (07/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - 47,000 Elderly Hurt in Walker, Cane Mishaps Each Year (06/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - Late-Life Weight Gain Boosts Disability Risk (06/25/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Stay Upbeat, Active to Keep the Mind Young (06/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Social Activity Keeps Elders Young, Agile (06/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Colonoscopy Risks Increase with Age and Illness (06/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Slightly Underactive Thyroid May Be a Plus (06/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Lack of Good Sleep Might Be Deadly (06/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Exercise, Education Keep You Sharp in Old Age (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices (06/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Some OTC Sleep, Cold Meds Could Harm Aging Brain (06/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Health Tip: Fire Safety for Seniors (06/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Opening Arteries with Drug-Coated Stents OK over 70 (06/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sedatives May Increase Elderly Suicide Risk (06/03/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Seniors Stay Healthier When They Live with Spouse (05/29/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Health Tip: Be an Involved Grandparent (05/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Inner Ear Dysfunction Puts Older Adults at Risk of Falls (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Older Adults May Have Some Immunity to Swine Flu (05/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Vitamin D May Reduce Decline in Mental Agility (05/20/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Post-Hospital Week Is Stroke Danger Zone (05/19/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Rapid Weight Loss in Seniors Signals Higher Dementia Risk (05/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Money May Matter, Health-Wise, in Old Age (05/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Seniors Often Misstate Stroke History (05/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Seniors Who Volunteer May Live Longer (05/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Guidelines Recommend Opioids for Seniors' Pain (05/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Seniors Cope with Sleep Loss Better Than Young Adults (05/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Volunteering May Increase Retirees' Lifespan (05/04/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Nighttime Urination Linked to Higher Death Rate Among Elderly (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Prescription Training Puts Docs in Shoes of Older Patients (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases (04/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - As Literacy Improves, so Might Happiness (04/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Lifestyle Factors Tied to Older Adults' Diabetes Risk (04/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cryptosporidiosis Under-Recognized in the Elderly (04/24/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Painkillers May Not Protect Against Dementia (04/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - Transition From Home to Hospital Rarely Seamless (04/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Older Men Need to Take Closer Look for Melanomas (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Outgoing Nature Could Get You to 100 (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Antidepressants Underused in the Elderly (04/16/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Extra Pounds in Mid-Life Affect Later Mobility (04/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - High Blood Lead Levels Linked to Heart Deaths (04/09/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Seniors' Health
- Sepsis
  - Sepsis Treatment Offers Lifesaving Potential (06/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sinus Infections May Cause Toxic Shock In Children (06/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sepsis
- Sexual Health
  - Daily Sex Makes for Healthier Sperm (06/30/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Women's Sexual Health Issues Hit Home (06/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  - April Is STD Awareness Month (04/06/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  - Nonsurgical Treatment May Ease Rotator Cuff Injury (06/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
- Sickle Cell Anemia
  - Screening Lowers Stroke Risk for Sickle Cell Kids (04/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sickle Cell Anemia
- Sinusitis
  - Sinus Infections May Cause Toxic Shock In Children (06/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Relieves Chronic Inflammation (05/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sinusitis
- Skin Aging
  - Health Tip: Strive for Beautiful, Healthy Skin (05/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Skin Aging
- Skin Cancer
  - Skin Cancer Prevention (05/25/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - 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)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Skin Cancer
- Skin Conditions
  - Study Finds Multitude of Bacteria on Human Skin (05/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Study Finds Unexpected Bacterial Diversity on Human Skin (05/28/2009, National Human Genome Research Institute)
  - Online System Could Cut Referrals to Dermatologists (05/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Skin Conditions
- Sleep Apnea
  - Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias (06/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment (06/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Neck Size May Affect Severity of Sleep Apnea (06/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Among Obese Diabetics, Sleep Apnea May Be Common (05/22/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Options Offered for Sleep Apnea (05/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Exercising Throat Muscles May Relieve Sleep Apnea (05/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
  - Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye (06/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - Lack of Good Sleep Might Be Deadly (06/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sleeping Helps Preserve Important Memories (06/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - As Sleep Improves, Grades Seem to Go Up (06/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Couples in Good Relationships Sleep Better (06/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Got a Problem? Think about It Overnight (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - In Some Insomnia Patients, Brain Just Won't Shut Down (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Meditation May Help Put Primary Insomnia to Bed (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Severe Nightmares May Warn of Suicidal Symptoms (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Daytime Nap Has Benefits Beyond Rest for Kids (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Glowing TV Screens Keeping Americans Up at Night (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Insomnia and Anxiety May Be Genetically Linked (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Lack of Sleep Can Raise Blood Pressure over Time (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Races Differ in Rates of Sleep-Related Obesity (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sleeplessness a Weighty Matter (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Too Much Computer Gaming Can Steal Your Sleep (06/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Can't Sleep? Try Online Therapy (06/05/2009, HealthDay)
  - Many Overweight Kids Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep (06/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Technology, Caffeine Keeping Teens Awake (05/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pills Plus Psychotherapy Can Beat Insomnia (05/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Seniors Cope with Sleep Loss Better Than Young Adults (05/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Maternal Depression Has Negative Effect on Infants' Sleep (05/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Genetic Study Confirms the Immune System's Role in Narcolepsy (05/04/2009, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
  - Treating Sleep Disorders May Ease ADHD Symptoms (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Melatonin May Ease Sleep Problems in Autistic Children (04/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sleep May Be Cause, Not Consequence, of Cancer Issues (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sleep Disorders
- Smokeless Tobacco
  - Smoking May Trigger Brain Damage (06/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
  - Smoking May Trigger Brain Damage (06/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Nicotine May Help Spur 'Prediabetes' (06/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Kids More Apt to Smoke if Mom Did While Pregnant (05/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Women Who Smoke More Prone to Lung Damage (05/18/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Years of Heavy Smoking Raises Heart Risks (05/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Weight-Loss Gene May Keep Smokers Thinner (05/06/2009, HealthDay)
  - Smoking Packs a Tougher Wallop for Women (05/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Smoking, Hypertension Each Account for 1 in 5 U.S. Deaths (04/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Nicotine May Squelch Feelings of Anger (04/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer (04/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cancer "Culprits" in Tobacco Smoke Revealed (04/19/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Pot, Cigarette Smoke Wreaks Havoc on Lungs (04/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Doctors Urged to Get Aggressive to Help Smokers (04/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Smoking
- Smoking and Youth
  - Kids More Apt to Smoke if Mom Did While Pregnant (05/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Tough Laws, Higher Prices Mean Fewer Kids Smoke (04/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Smoking and Youth
- Snoring
  - Frequent Snoring in Pregnancy Could Signal Blood Sugar Trouble (06/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Snoring: A Sign of Trouble in Preschoolers? (04/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Snoring
- Spinal Diseases
  - Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed (06/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Spinal Diseases
- Sports Fitness
  - Teens Likely to Trade Team Sports for Individual Exercise (05/29/2009, HealthDay)
  - NFL Players Not At Increased Heart Risk (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Exercise Therapy Best Way to Treat Groin Pain (04/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Marathoners Go the Distance on Heart Health (04/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sports May Ease Activity Decline during Teen Years (04/08/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sports Fitness
- Sports Injuries
  - Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring (07/02/2009, HealthDay)
  - "Boomeritis" Hits Aging Athletes (07/01/2009, Reuters Health)
  - For Young Ballplayers, Support and Caution Are Key (05/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Weak Hips May Lead to Runners' Lower-Leg Injuries (05/04/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Exercise Therapy Best Way to Treat Groin Pain (04/15/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sports Injuries
- Sports Safety
  - Health Tip: Bike Safely (06/08/2009, 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)
  - Health Tip: Help Protect Young Athletes (05/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sports Safety
- Statins
  - Study Supports Wider Use of Statins (07/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Statins Might Stave off Alzheimer's (06/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia (06/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - A Substitute for Those Who Can't Take Statins? (06/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Statins Can Help Prevent Second Stroke (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency (05/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer (04/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Many Who Should Use Statins Don't (04/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Acetaminophen, Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Stroke (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Statins
- Stem Cells
  - Master Stem Cell for Human Heart Identified (07/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - U.S. Doctors Treat Heart Attack with Man's Own Stem Cells (06/30/2009, HealthDay)
  - In Muscle Stem Cells, Age Matters (06/25/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Hysterectomies Could Be Source of Stem Cells (06/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Donor Stem-Cell Transplant Best for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Pig Stem Cells Created (06/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stem Cells May Offer New Way to Treat Blocked Arteries (05/19/2009, HealthDay)
  - Scientists Find New Way to Create Stem Cells (04/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Slow-Healing Bones May Get Boost from Drug (04/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stem Cells Buy Freedom from Insulin for Type 1 Diabetics (04/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stem Cells Spur New Eggs in Ovaries of Adult Mice (04/13/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stem Cells Repair Damaged Corneas in Mice (04/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stem Cell Breakthrough May Lead to Multiple Sclerosis Treatments (04/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Stem Cells
- Streptococcal Infections
  - Group B Strep Screening Guidelines Sparing Newborns (06/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Streptococcal Infections
- Stress
  - Teen Stress May Have Roots in First Three Years of Life (05/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Not All Caregivers Are Stressed and Depressed (05/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Easing Job Stress May Ward Off Depression (04/27/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Combat Duty Harms Long-Term Health of Vets (04/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - Outgoing Nature Could Get You to 100 (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - Across the U.S., Stress Varies by Region (04/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stressed Health Care Workers Battle 'Compassion Fatigue' (04/10/2009, HealthDay)
  - As Work Stress Rises, So May Depression (04/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Stress Management Battles Prostate Cancer Anxiety (04/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Stress
- Stroke
  - Study Supports Wider Use of Statins (07/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Binge Drinking Linked with Hemorrhagic Stroke in Korean Men (06/25/2009, American Heart Association)
  - Slow Decline Often Follows Stroke Recovery (06/25/2009, HealthDay)
  - Migraine Frequency Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Risk (06/24/2009, HealthDay)
  - New Anticoagulant Pill Works Well in Trial (06/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Radiation May Raise Stroke Risk After Hodgkin's (06/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Psoriasis Raises Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Death (06/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Fewer Deaths Occurring From Brain Bleeds (06/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Mini-Stroke Can Mean Major One Within Hours (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Compression Stockings Offer Little Benefit After Stroke (05/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Time Window for Clot-Busting Drug May Be Expanded for Some Stroke Patients (05/28/2009, American Heart Association)
  - Window for Stroke Treatment Opens Wider (05/28/2009, HealthDay)
  - Statins Can Help Prevent Second Stroke (05/26/2009, HealthDay)
  - Post-Hospital Week Is Stroke Danger Zone (05/19/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Risk Factor for Stroke More Common Among Whites (05/14/2009, HealthDay)
  - Aspirin Lowers Stroke Risk in Peripheral Artery Disease (05/12/2009, HealthDay)
  - More Patients Needed in Clinical Trials to Find Treatment for Heart Condition Linked to Certain Strokes (05/11/2009, American Heart Association)
  - Seniors Often Misstate Stroke History (05/11/2009, HealthDay)
  - Not All Caregivers Are Stressed and Depressed (05/08/2009, HealthDay)
  - All Blood Pressure Drugs Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke (05/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - Telemedicine Helps Experts Treat Stroke from Afar (05/07/2009, HealthDay)
  - May Is National Stroke Awareness Month (05/04/2009, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - Acetaminophen, Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Stroke (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Researchers Discover New Genetic Variants Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke (04/15/2009, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
  - Scientists Spot Stroke Genes (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Stroke
- Suicide
  - Almost Quarter of Suicides Involve Intoxication (06/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Severe Nightmares May Warn of Suicidal Symptoms (06/09/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sedatives May Increase Elderly Suicide Risk (06/03/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Frequent Household Moves Raise Kids' Suicide Risk (06/01/2009, HealthDay)
  - Worries about Weight Are Tied to Teen Suicide Tries (05/18/2009, HealthDay)
  - Constant Sun -- Too Much of a Good Thing? (05/08/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Death Certificates Incomplete for Suicide Victims (04/17/2009, HealthDay)
  - Family Ties May Help Prevent Teen Suicide (04/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Suicide
- Sun Exposure
  - Not All Sunglasses Are Created Equal (06/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin (06/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Sun Safety 101 (05/15/2009, American Cancer Society)
  - Constant Sun -- Too Much of a Good Thing? (05/08/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Well Water Might Raise Bladder Cancer Risk (04/27/2009, HealthDay)
  - Kids Given Photos of Sunburn Damage Covered up Better (04/23/2009, HealthDay)
  - Genes Hike Melanoma Risk Even in Those Who Tan Well (04/21/2009, HealthDay)
  - Mother's Sun Exposure May Affect Kids' Bone Growth (04/17/2009, Reuters Health)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sun Exposure
- Surgery
  - Racial Clusters Seem to Affect Access to Colon Care (06/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Torn Surgical Gloves Put Patients at Risk for Infection (06/16/2009, HealthDay)
  - Severe Obesity Increases Risks of Health Problems During Surgery (06/15/2009, American Heart Association)
  - Abdominal Surgery May Become Easier for Patients (06/03/2009, HealthDay)
  - Hospital Volume Imperfect Gauge of Cancer Surgery Outcomes (05/04/2009, HealthDay)
  - Robotic Surgery Practical for Some Head, Neck Tumors (04/20/2009, HealthDay)
  - More Options for Less Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery (04/15/2009, HealthDay)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Surgery
- Sweat
  - Study Finds That Patients with Excessive Sweating Condition Are More Likely to Develop Skin Infections (05/07/2009, American Academy of Dermatology)
  - Also see MedlinePlus Sweat

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