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November 04, 2009
Director's Comments: H1N1 Swine Flu Update
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Listen to the NLM Director's Comments for an update on H1N1 swine flu. While U.S. President Barack Obama's recent declaration of a national emergency regarding the H1N1 virus (or swine flu) is intended to help hospitals and clinics respond to public needs rather than signify an overwhelming number of flu related cases, the widespread H1N1 outbreak and current vaccine shortages suggest it is an apt time to update some H1N1 information...



November 02, 2009
November Issue of NIH News in Health Now Available
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The November issue of NIH News in Health is now available. Featured stories cover coping with grief and recognizing the symptoms of COPD. Also, check out the health capsules and the featured Web site.



November 02, 2009
Have Questions about Hearing Aids?
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If you have questions about hearing aids, check out the MedlinePlus hearing aids health topic page, and learn more from the Food and Drug Administration.



November 02, 2009
November Is COPD Awareness Month
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November is COPD Awareness Month. Learn more from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and check out the COPD health topic page on MedlinePlus.



October 30, 2009
NLM Director's Comments: Breast & Prostate Cancer Screening Efficacy
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Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on breast and prostate cancer screening efficacy. A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests screenings for prostate and breast cancer ultimately have not reduced the rates of more serious, invasive cancers and mortality rates...



October 28, 2009
Stay Safe This Halloween
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Parents: Check out these Halloween safety tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



October 28, 2009
New on Go Local: Louisiana Go Local
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Visit Louisiana Go Local, one of the latest Go Local sites. Go Local connects users with local health services. To find local resources, you can go straight to your local area or use the Go Local link on a MedlinePlus Health Topic Page.



October 26, 2009
NLM Director's Comments: ADHD and Motivation
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Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on ADHD and motivation. A recent study suggests a disruption in brain pathways that influence motivation and some related responses may initiate the inattention and hyperactivity often found in adults and children with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...



October 23, 2009
Parkinson's Disease Is in the News
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Parkinson's disease is in the news. Check out the MedlinePlus Parkinson's disease health topic and interactive tutorial. Also, read the latest news.



October 23, 2009
Medical Words Tutorial Now Talks!
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You can now listen to the tutorial on Medical Words. In this tutorial, you'll learn about how to put together parts of medical words. You'll also find quizzes to see what you've learned.



October 20, 2009
NLM Director's Comments: HPV Vaccine's Risks and Benefits
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Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on the HPV vaccine's risks and benefits. Two recent articles and an editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association critique the marketing and side effects of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and ponder the risks versus the benefits of HPV shots...