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September 2012

Friday, September 14

Food BullyingVideo (HealthDay)

Thursday, September 13

Topical Pain Relievers May Cause Burns (Food and Drug Administration)

Wednesday, September 12Return to top

NIH Expands Safe Infant Sleep Outreach EffortFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Tuesday, September 11Return to top

Monday, September 10Return to top

National Cholesterol Education Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Remember to Safeguard Your Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, September 9Return to top

TCGA Discovers Potential Therapeutic Targets for Lung Squamous Cell CarcinomaFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute, National Human Genome Research Institute)

Saturday, September 8Return to top

August 2012 -- Yosemite National Park Outbreak Notice (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Friday, September 7Return to top

Family Problem-Solving Sessions Help Teens Better Manage DiabetesFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Strategy Developed to Improve Delivery of Medicines to the BrainFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)

Thursday, September 6Return to top

Wednesday, September 5Return to top

Mom, Can I Get Contact Lenses, Please? (Food and Drug Administration)
Team Up. Pressure Down (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Tuesday, September 4Return to top

Helping You Avoid Return Trips to the Hospital (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Safe and Healthy Hajj 2012 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Monday, September 3Return to top

Sunday, September 2Return to top

NIH-Funded Researchers Restore Sense of Smell in Mice Using Genetic TechniqueFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)

Saturday, September 1Return to top


August 2012

Friday, August 31Return to top

Sharing SpacesVideo (HealthDay)

Thursday, August 30Return to top

Wednesday, August 29Return to top

Aspirin-Clopidogrel No Better Than Aspirin Alone for Patients with Lacunar StrokeFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Children with Neurologic Disorders at High Risk of Death from Flu (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
NIH Scientists Map First Steps in Flu Antibody DevelopmentFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Temper TantrumsVideo (HealthDay)

Tuesday, August 28Return to top

Marijuana IQVideo (HealthDay)
Stresses of Poverty May Impair Learning Ability in Young ChildrenFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Monday, August 27Return to top

AAP Recommendations for Childhood Sleep Disorders (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Disaster Distress Helpline for People Affected by Storm Related Problems (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
VFC Program: Vaccines for Uninsured Children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, August 26Return to top

Saturday, August 25Return to top

Friday, August 24Return to top

Thursday, August 23Return to top

West Nile Virus and Preventing Mosquito Bites (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Wednesday, August 22Return to top

Get Involved!Video (HealthDay)
Is Rinsing Your Sinuses Safe? (Food and Drug Administration)
Tattoo Inks Pose Health Risks (Food and Drug Administration)

Tuesday, August 21Return to top

Reumofan Products Pose Risk to Consumers (Food and Drug Administration)

Monday, August 20Return to top

Anesthesia AlertVideo (HealthDay)
Help Your Child Manage Diabetes at School (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, August 19Return to top

Friday, August 17Return to top

ADHD and CollegeVideo (HealthDay)

Thursday, August 16Return to top

Safe for Life: Heat Stroke (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Wednesday, August 15Return to top

Is Post-Surgery Codeine a Risk for Kids? (Food and Drug Administration)

Tuesday, August 14Return to top

Back-to-School Tips (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Blood Type May Influence Heart Disease Risk (American Heart Association)
DNA LinksVideo (HealthDay)

Monday, August 13Return to top

Animals in Schools and Daycare Settings (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Don't Wreck Your Vacation! (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
School Starts Soon - Is Your Child Fully Vaccinated? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, August 12Return to top

Saturday, August 11Return to top

Friday, August 10Return to top

Thursday, August 9Return to top

Wednesday, August 8Return to top

Tuesday, August 7Return to top

Get Up-to-Date on Shots Before Summer Ends (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Heart-Lip Link?Video (HealthDay)

Monday, August 6Return to top

Health Disparities in Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Protecting Your Children from Tobacco Use (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, August 5Return to top

Saturday, August 4Return to top

Friday, August 3Return to top

Light Bulb WarningVideo (HealthDay)

Thursday, August 2Return to top

Wednesday, August 1Return to top

Breastfeeding Report Card - United States, 2012 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
NIH Researchers Implicate Unique Cell Type in Multiple SclerosisFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Study Detects Rabies Immune Response in Amazon Populations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Vitamin D and Ankylosing Spondylitis (Spondylitis Association of America)
West Nile Virus Disease Cases Up This Year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

July 2012

Tuesday, July 31Return to top

Monday, July 30Return to top

Child Abuse AlertVideo (HealthDay)

Sunday, July 29Return to top

Saturday, July 28Return to top

Friday, July 27Return to top

Thursday, July 26Return to top

Wednesday, July 25Return to top

Tuesday, July 24Return to top

NIH to Test Dapivirine Vaginal Ring for HIV Prevention in WomenFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

Monday, July 23Return to top

Cognitive Changes May Be Only Sign of Fetal Alcohol ExposureFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Colleges and Communities Can Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm to StudentsFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
NIH Scientists Identify Likely Predictors of Hepatitis C SeverityFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

Friday, July 20Return to top

Thursday, July 19Return to top

Summer Fun and Food: Tips for People with Diabetes (American Association of Diabetes Educators) - PDF

Wednesday, July 18Return to top

E. Coli Infection (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
NIH to Test Maraviroc-Based Drug Regimens for HIV PreventionFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Oral Immunotherapy Shows Promise as Treatment for Egg AllergyFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

Tuesday, July 17Return to top

Medications Target Long-Term Weight Control (Food and Drug Administration)

Monday, July 16Return to top

Cavity Concerns?Video (HealthDay)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, July 15Return to top

New Gene Mutations Linked to ALS and Nerve Cell Growth DysfunctionFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)

Saturday, July 14Return to top

Hip Reconstruction Technique Provides Good Outcomes for Athletes (American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) - PDF
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy a Safe Option for Cartilage Damage (American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) - PDF

Friday, July 13Return to top

Common Athletic Hip Disorder Increases Chances for Sports Hernia (American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) - PDF
Diet Secrets?Video (HealthDay)
Federal Report Shows Drops In Infant Mortality, Preterm Birth RatesFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Thursday, July 12Return to top

Concussions Affect College Players at High Rates Too (American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) - PDF
Genome Project for Food Pathogens Launched (Food and Drug Administration)

Wednesday, July 11Return to top

Tuesday, July 10Return to top

Study Shows the Deaf Brain Processes Touch DifferentlyFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)

Monday, July 9Return to top

Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Healthy Living Tips for You and Your Child (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Vaccines and Antibiotics Stabilized So Refrigeration Is Not NeededFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering)
What Are the Reasons to Vaccinate My Baby? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, July 8Return to top

Saturday, July 7Return to top

Friday, July 6Return to top

2D vs. 3D MoviesVideo (HealthDay)

Thursday, July 5Return to top

NIH-Funded Study Finds More Precise Way to Estimate Kidney FunctionFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

Wednesday, July 4Return to top

Air Pollution May Raise Dementia Risk (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Patient-Derived Stem Cells Could Improve Drug Research for Parkinson'sFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Smoking Linked to Memory Loss in Men (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)

Tuesday, July 3Return to top

Monday, July 2Return to top

Spanking StudyVideo (HealthDay)
Tetanus: Make Sure You and Your Child Are Fully Immunized (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Sunday, July 1Return to top

First Home-Use HIV Kit Approved for Self-Testing (Food and Drug Administration) - PDF

June 2012

Saturday, June 30Return to top

Friday, June 29Return to top

What Hypoallergenic Dog? (Reuters Health)

Thursday, June 28Return to top

IVF Birth RatesVideo (HealthDay)
Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Wednesday, June 27Return to top

Ability to Estimate Quantity Increases in First 30 Years of LifeFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
How Long Should You Take Osteoporosis Drugs? (Food and Drug Administration)

Tuesday, June 26Return to top

Weight DebateVideo (HealthDay)

Monday, June 25Return to top

Adults Need Immunizations, Too (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Food Allergy AlertVideo (HealthDay)

Sunday, June 24Return to top

Friday, June 22Return to top

Thursday, June 21Return to top

Symptom ReliefVideo (HealthDay)

Wednesday, June 20Return to top

Adding Nevirapine to HIV Regimen Halves Newborn Transmission RateFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Children Exposed to HIV in the Womb at Increased Risk for Hearing LossFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Heat and People with Chronic Medical Conditions (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
New CDC Test for Dengue Approved (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Sunscreen on Your Feet? (American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons)

Tuesday, June 19Return to top

Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Infection (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
NIH Study Finds HIV-Positive Young Men at Risk of Low Bone MassFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Monday, June 18Return to top

Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Rare Disease, Especially for the Healthy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Rx for KidsVideo (HealthDay)
Weight-Loss Surgery Increases Alcohol Use Disorders Over TimeFrom the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)