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Caffeine

Parkinson's - Caffeine Connection?Video (08/02/2012, HealthDay)
Caffeine May Help Treat Parkinson's Disease (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Caffeine in Pregnancy Won't Harm Offspring (07/12/2012, HealthDay)
Coffee, Tea and Bad ConductVideo (07/09/2012, HealthDay)
Heavy Coffee Intake May Affect Fertility Treatments (07/03/2012, HealthDay)
Coffee May Cut Your Risk for Common Form of Skin Cancer (07/02/2012, HealthDay)
Coffee - Heart Connection?Video (06/27/2012, HealthDay)
Coffee Might Actually Help Your Heart (06/26/2012, HealthDay)
See also Caffeine

Calcium

Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements May Pose Risks for Men with Prostate Cancer (08/09/2012, HealthDay)
See also Calcium

Cancer

Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Don't Raise Cancer Risk (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Scientists Find Links Among Parkinson's, Cancer and Family History (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Few Doctors Discuss Exercise with Cancer Patients (09/02/2012, HealthDay)
New Clues to How Alcohol May Boost Cancer Risk (08/22/2012, HealthDay)
Daily Aspirin May Cut Cancer Deaths, Another Study Finds (08/10/2012, HealthDay)
Evidence Grows That Cancer Has Its Own Stem Cells (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Imaging Tests Up Among Advanced Cancer Patients (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
Child Abuse Linked to Higher Odds for Cancer as Adult (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Serious Mental Illness Tied to Higher Cancer, Injury Risk (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
No Dip in Cancer Screening for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (07/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cancer

Cancer and Pregnancy

Rise in Pregnancy-Associated Cancers Not Fully Explained by Older Age (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cancer and Pregnancy

Cancer Chemotherapy

'Chemo Brain' After Breast Cancer Backed by Study (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
Several Factors Influence Completion of Chemotherapy in Elderly Patients with Stage-III Colon Cancer (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Breast Cancer Drug May Harm the Heart More Than Thought (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Newborn (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Drug May Aid People with Advanced Thyroid Cancer (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
Breast Cancer Drug Duo Wins out in Study (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Cancer Drug May Flush out 'Hidden' HIV (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
Serious Side Effects More Likely in New Cancer Drugs (07/19/2012, Reuters Health)
New Melanoma Drug May Extend Survival (06/25/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cancer Chemotherapy

Cancer in Children

Young Children Treated For Cancer May Be at Risk for PTSD (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Radiation for Childhood Cancer Might Raise Diabetes Risk (08/24/2012, HealthDay)
Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood (07/09/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Limited Radiation May Help Some Kids with Lymphoma (06/26/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cancer in Children

Cancer--Living with Cancer

Cancer Survivors Prefer to Stay with Cancer Doctors (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Supportive Spouse May Extend Cancer Survival (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
'Chemo Brain' After Breast Cancer Backed by Study (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
Cancer Care Services Don't Differ by Neighborhood (08/08/2012, Reuters Health)
Depression Could Shorten Cancer Survival, Study Suggests (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Close Relationships Tied to Ovarian Cancer Survival (07/23/2012, Reuters Health)
Young Cancer Patients Often Lack Support (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
Prostate Cancer Surgery Fails to Cut Deaths in Study (07/18/2012, Reuters Health)
Ovarian Transplants May Preserve Fertility in Young Cancer Survivors (07/07/2012, HealthDay)
Cancer Survivors Call in Sick to Work More Often, Study Finds (06/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cancer--Living with Cancer

Carbohydrates

NYC OKs Ban on Big Sugary Drinks (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Water or Sports Drink? (09/09/2012, HealthDay)
U.S. Kids Downing More Diet Drinks (08/15/2012, Reuters Health)
Food Stamps Don't Alter Kids' Sugary Drink Choices (08/10/2012, Reuters Health)
Sugary Sports Drinks Plentiful at U.S. Schools (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
Kids Who Drink Soda May Not Drop Milk (08/03/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Quench Your Thirst Without Extra Calories (08/02/2012, HealthDay)
High-Carb Diet Tied to Breast Cancer Risk for Some (07/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Non-Nutritive Sweeteners: A Potentially Useful Option--with Caveats (07/09/2012, American Heart Association)
U.S. Schools Throwing the Book at Unhealthy Drinks (07/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also Carbohydrates

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: An Underestimated Threat (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
See also Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Cardiac Arrest

Lengthier Resuscitation Attempts Improve Survival Rates (09/05/2012, American Heart Association)
Longer Resuscitation After Cardiac Arrest May Be Warranted, Study Suggests (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
Cardiac Arrest More Common in Young Than Thought (08/30/2012, Reuters Health)
Implantable Defibrillators Lead to Decrease in Cardiac Arrests (08/06/2012, American Heart Association)
Coordinated Care Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care System Improved Survivors' Neurological Status (07/30/2012, American Heart Association)
Cardiac Arrest Survival Improving in U.S. Hospitals (07/13/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Cardiac Arrest

Caregivers

When Partner Has Breast Cancer, Men Find Their Own Ways to Cope (08/09/2012, HealthDay)
Home Elder Care: Buyer, Beware (07/12/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Take Care of Yourself, Too (06/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Caregivers

Cataract

Statin Use Tied to Possible Boost in Cataract Risk (08/24/2012, HealthDay)
Fall Risk May Rise After Cataract Surgery (08/17/2012, Reuters Health)
Cataracts and CholesterolVideo (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
Preventing Hip FracturesVideo (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Cataract Surgery May Cut Risk of Hip Fracture (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
Retinal Detachment Risk from Cataract Surgery Falls (07/17/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Cataract

Celiac Disease

One of Every 100 U.S. Whites Has Celiac Disease (08/14/2012, Reuters Health)
Most Americans with Celiac Disease Don't Realize It (08/02/2012, HealthDay)
Vaccinations Cleared in Babies' Celiac "Epidemic" (06/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Effects of High Blood Pressure Drug May Mimic Celiac Disease (06/22/2012, HealthDay)
See also Celiac Disease

Cervical Cancer

HPV Test Beats Pap Long-Term (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
Women with HIV May Not Have Higher Cervical Cancer Risk (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
Cervical Cancer Spotted Later in Women Without Health Insurance (07/19/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cervical Cancer

Cervix Disorders

Cervical Disease Treatment Not Linked to Premature Birth Risk (08/17/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cervix Disorders

Cesarean Section

Vaginal Deliveries as Safe as C-Sections for Most Preterm Births (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
Women Lack Info on Labor Versus Repeat C-Section (06/22/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Cesarean Section

Chagas Disease

300,000 People in U.S. Living with Chagas Disease (07/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also Chagas Disease

Chest Injuries and Disorders

CPR Often Leads to Broken Ribs (08/03/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Chest Injuries and Disorders

Chest Pain

Heart CT Scans May Help Emergency Room Personnel More Quickly Assess Patients with Chest PainFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/25/2012, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
See also Chest Pain

Chickenpox

Chickenpox Cases Fall 80% Over Decade (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
See also Chickenpox

Child Abuse

Routine Screening Catches Child Abuse in ER (08/28/2012, Reuters Health)
Child Abuse Might Alter Onset of Menstruation in Girls (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
Child Abuse AlertVideo (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
Mental Abuse of Kids Leaves Lifelong Scars (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
Child Abuse Linked to Higher Odds for Cancer as Adult (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Neglect May Harm Brain Growth in Children (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Childhood Abuse Linked to Diabetes, Heart Disease in Middle-Aged Women (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
Child Abuse Rises When Economy Sags (07/16/2012, HealthDay)
Disabled Kids 4 Times More Likely to Suffer Violence (07/12/2012, HealthDay)
Spanking Batters Kids' Mental Health (07/02/2012, HealthDay)
See also Child Abuse

Child Behavior Disorders

Temper TantrumsVideo (08/29/2012, HealthDay)
Snoring Toddlers May Have More Behavior Problems (08/13/2012, HealthDay)
More Kids Taking Antipsychotics for ADHD (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
Dad's Early Engagement with Son May Shape Behavior Later (07/19/2012, HealthDay)
Caffeine in Pregnancy Won't Harm Offspring (07/12/2012, HealthDay)
Coffee, Tea and Bad ConductVideo (07/09/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Are Your Child's Tantrums Dangerous? (06/22/2012, HealthDay)
See also Child Behavior Disorders

Child Care

Animals in Schools and Daycare Settings (08/13/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
More Vigilance Needed to Protect Kids with Food Allergies (06/25/2012, HealthDay)
See also Child Care

Child Dental Health

Health Tip: Cleaning a Young Child's Teeth (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
Too Much Bottled Water Might Harm Kids' Teeth (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Plastics Chemical in Dental Fillings Might Affect Children's Behavior (07/17/2012, HealthDay)
Cavity Concerns?Video (07/16/2012, HealthDay)
More Kids, Black and White, Seeing the Dentist (07/03/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Child Dental Health

Child Development

Children of U.S. Immigrants May Have Academic Edge (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
Super-Shy Preschoolers Might Struggle Academically (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
Temper TantrumsVideo (08/29/2012, HealthDay)
Stresses of Poverty May Impair Learning Ability in Young ChildrenFrom the National Institutes of Health (08/28/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Childhood Music Lessons May Create Better Listeners (08/22/2012, HealthDay)
Kids Who Can Resist Sweets Might Be Slimmer as Adults (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
New Brain Measurements Can Pinpoint Children's Age (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Drinking in Pregnancy Shows Up in Child's Growth (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
More Delays in Brain Growth Seen with ADHD (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
Baby's Healthy Diet Feeds IQ, Study Finds (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
Pay Attention in Preschool, Graduate from College (08/10/2012, HealthDay)
Boys' Impulsiveness May Add Up to Edge in Math (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Neglect May Harm Brain Growth in Children (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Cool a Temper Tantrum (06/28/2012, HealthDay)
See also Child Development

Child Mental Health

Food BullyingVideo (09/14/2012, HealthDay)
Daily Temper Tantrums Not the Norm for Preschoolers (08/29/2012, HealthDay)
Temper TantrumsVideo (08/29/2012, HealthDay)
Ads May Spur Unhappy Kids to Embrace Materialism (08/21/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Is Anxiety Affecting Your Child? (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
Mental Abuse of Kids Leaves Lifelong Scars (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
Cavity Concerns?Video (07/16/2012, HealthDay)
Spanking Batters Kids' Mental Health (07/02/2012, HealthDay)
Spanking StudyVideo (07/02/2012, HealthDay)
See also Child Mental Health

Child Nutrition

Fruit And Vegetable School Programs Help a Little (09/13/2012, Reuters Health)
Overweight Teens Typically Eat Less Than Normal-Weight Peers (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Water or Sports Drink? (09/09/2012, HealthDay)
"Food Environment" in Schools Getting a Bit Better (09/07/2012, Reuters Health)
Cartoon Stickers May Sway Kids' Food Choices (08/21/2012, Reuters Health)
U.S. Kids Downing More Diet Drinks (08/15/2012, Reuters Health)
Food Stamps Don't Alter Kids' Sugary Drink Choices (08/10/2012, Reuters Health)
Sugary Sports Drinks Plentiful at U.S. Schools (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
Kids Who Drink Soda May Not Drop Milk (08/03/2012, Reuters Health)
Sugary Drinks Not Replacing Milk As Kids Age (07/18/2012, HealthDay)
U.S. Schools Throwing the Book at Unhealthy Drinks (07/05/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Encouraging a Picky Eater (07/04/2012, HealthDay)
Young Athletes Face Unhealthy Food Choices, Parents Say (06/30/2012, HealthDay)
Job Worries for Parents May Mean Poorer Nutrition for Kids (06/28/2012, HealthDay)
To Improve School Nutrition, Involve Teachers and Parents (06/27/2012, HealthDay)
Kids' Cereals Are Healthier, Ads Aren't (06/22/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Child Nutrition

Child Safety

Laundry Detergent Packs Pose Poisoning Threat to Toddlers (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
How Dog-Savvy Is Your Child? (09/02/2012, HealthDay)
Tiny Batteries Pose Growing Threat to Kids (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
Back to School BasicsVideo (08/23/2012, HealthDay)
Safe for Life: Heat Stroke (08/16/2012, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Health Tip: Keep Your Child Safe in a High Chair (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Car Devices Made to Prevent Child Heatstroke Unreliable (07/31/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Bring Baby Back to a Safe Home (07/19/2012, HealthDay)
Drawstring Deaths in Kids Down After Regulations (07/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Keeping Kids Safe on Roller Coasters and Other Thrill Rides (07/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also Child Safety

Child Sexual Abuse

Child Abuse Might Alter Onset of Menstruation in Girls (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
See also Child Sexual Abuse

Childbirth

Induced Labors May Be Tied to Rise in Preterm Births (08/31/2012, Reuters Health)
Program Cuts Medically Unnecessary Scheduled Births (08/02/2012, Reuters Health)
Childbirth After 30 Lowers Risk of Endometrial Cancer (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
More and More Births Scheduled Before the Due Date (07/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Fear of Childbirth Linked to Longer Labor, Study Says (06/27/2012, HealthDay)
Women Lack Info on Labor Versus Repeat C-Section (06/22/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Childbirth

Childbirth Problems

Induced Labors May Be Tied to Rise in Preterm Births (08/31/2012, Reuters Health)
Multiple Abortions May Raise Risk of Preemie Birth Later (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
Cervical Disease Treatment Not Linked to Premature Birth Risk (08/17/2012, HealthDay)
Ramadan Fasting Not Linked to Preterm Births (08/10/2012, Reuters Health)
Vaginal Deliveries as Safe as C-Sections for Most Preterm Births (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
Study Identifies Signals That May Predict Infant Neurological Impairment (07/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Childbirth Problems

Childhood Immunization

Whooping Cough ConcernVideo (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Whooping Cough Vaccine Protection Fades Over Time (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shot for Kids Aged 6 Months and Up (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain High, CDC Says (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
VFC Program: Vaccines for Uninsured Children (08/27/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Most U.S. Kindergartners Getting Vaccines, Risks Remain (08/23/2012, Reuters Health)
Chickenpox Cases Fall 80% Over Decade (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Hepatitis A Vaccine for Children Lasts for 10 Years (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
School Starts Soon - Is Your Child Fully Vaccinated? (08/13/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Get Up-to-Date on Shots Before Summer Ends (08/07/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Is 'Improved' Vaccine Causing Whooping Cough Outbreaks? (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
What Are the Reasons to Vaccinate My Baby? (07/09/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Vaccinations Cleared in Babies' Celiac "Epidemic" (06/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Hepatitis B Vaccine Protects for 25 Years (06/20/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Childhood Immunization

Childhood Leukemia

FDA Approves Marqibo to Treat Rare Type of Leukemia (08/09/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
See also Childhood Leukemia

Children's Health

Whooping Cough ConcernVideo (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Helping Kids Be More Sun-Safe Is a Challenge (09/12/2012, Reuters Health)
Younger Kids Likelier to Gain Weight After Tonsillectomy (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Move More, Eat LessVideo (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Tight Blood Sugar Control Won't Help Babies After Heart Surgery (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Kids from Mosquito Bites (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
Cranberry Juice May Beat Kids' Bladder Infections (09/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Help a Child with ADHD Sleep Better (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Tobacco Smoke Tied to Flu Complications in Kids (08/31/2012, Reuters Health)
Cardiac Arrest More Common in Young Than Thought (08/30/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: If Your Child Develops Food Poisoning (08/29/2012, HealthDay)
Snoring Kids Should Be Screened for Sleep Apnea (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
Overloaded Backpacks Can Injure Kids (08/26/2012, HealthDay)
Vitamin D May Thwart Kids' Winter Colds (08/23/2012, HealthDay)
Antibiotic Use in Infants Tied to Overweight Later (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Anesthesia AlertVideo (08/20/2012, HealthDay)
Three Kids Dead from Codeine After Surgery: FDA (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Your Child in Extreme Heat (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
Mechanical Device Helps Kids Waiting for Heart Transplant (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
Cholesterol Levels Getting Better for U.S. Kids (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
Severely Obese Donors Raise Risks for Kids with Liver Transplant (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
Violent TV Shows Keep Young Kids Awake (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: If Your Child Gets Headaches (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
Pets May Help Kids with Autism Develop Social Skills (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Signs of ADHD Evident by Preschool, Expert Says (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Experts Offer Tips to Cut Kids' Screen Time During Summer (07/28/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Your Child's Eczema at Bay (07/26/2012, HealthDay)
More Drug Trials Needed for Conditions Affecting Kids (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Buying Shoes for Your Child (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
Treating Egg AllergyVideo (07/19/2012, HealthDay)
Annual Report on U.S. Kids' Health a Mixed Bag (07/13/2012, HealthDay)
Federal Report Shows Drops In Infant Mortality, Preterm Birth RatesFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/13/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Health Tip: Use Caution Before Giving Cough Medicine to Kids (07/13/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: If Your Child Has a Nightmare (07/06/2012, HealthDay)
Many Hospitalized Kids Struggle with Pain (07/06/2012, HealthDay)
Study Finds Mismatch Between Kids and Vitamins (07/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Food Allergy AlertVideo (06/25/2012, HealthDay)
More Vigilance Needed to Protect Kids with Food Allergies (06/25/2012, HealthDay)
Rx for KidsVideo (06/18/2012, HealthDay)
See also Children's Health

Choking

Tiny Batteries Pose Growing Threat to Kids (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
See also Choking

Cholesterol

National Cholesterol Education Month (09/10/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Cholesterol Screenings Up, But Certain Groups Still Lag (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Vitamin D and CholesterolVideo (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
Vitamin D Supplement Fails to Lower Cholesterol in Short Term (09/04/2012, American Heart Association)
Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Cholesterol Levels (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Egg Yolks Almost as Bad for Arteries as Smoking (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
Cholesterol Levels Getting Better for U.S. Kids (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cholesterol

Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

Docs' Sensitivity to Patients' Feelings Tied to Good Outcomes (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Many Americans See Specialists for Primary Care (08/21/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

Chronic Kidney Disease

NIH-Funded Study Finds More Precise Way to Estimate Kidney FunctionFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/05/2012, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
See also Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Pain

More Evidence Acupuncture Can Ease Chronic Pain (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Chronic Pain May Depend on Emotional Reaction to Injury (07/02/2012, HealthDay)
See also Chronic Pain

Circumcision

Circumcision Benefits Are Significant, Pediatricians Say (08/27/2012, HealthDay)
New Evidence Points to Greater Benefits of Infant Circumcision, but Final Say Is Still Up to Parents (08/27/2012, American Academy of Pediatrics)
Uncircumcised Boys at Higher Risk for Infection (07/09/2012, HealthDay)
See also Circumcision

Climate Change

Parasites May Get Nastier with Climate Swings (08/12/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Climate Change

Clinical Trials

More Drug Trials Needed for Conditions Affecting Kids (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
Rising Placebo Response Seen in Schizophrenia Trials (06/21/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Clinical Trials

Cold and Cough Medicines

Chronic Cough Responds to Epilepsy Drug, Study Finds (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Use Caution Before Giving Cough Medicine to Kids (07/13/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cold and Cough Medicines

College Health

College Freshmen Urged to Keep Excess Pounds Away (08/19/2012, HealthDay)
ADHD and CollegeVideo (08/17/2012, HealthDay)
Teens with ADHD May Need Help Making Transition to College (08/17/2012, HealthDay)
College Students Who Use Tanning Beds Often Burn (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
Shots Should Be on College Kids' Back-to-School List (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
Booze, Energy Drinks, Casual Sex Combo Common in College (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
More College Women Smoking Hookahs (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
Colleges and Communities Can Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm to StudentsFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/23/2012, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
Pre-Season Fitness Not a Factor in Collegiate Sports Injury Risk (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
College Athlete Deaths in Workouts Spur New Guidelines (06/27/2012, HealthDay)
Better Health Screening Urged for Female College Athletes (06/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also College Health

Colonic Polyps

Missing Follow-Up Colonoscopies Could Raise Colon Cancer Risk (08/24/2012, HealthDay)
Genes May Be Key for Patients with Multiple Colon Polyps (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
If Colonoscopy Picks up Cancer Risk, Get Next Screen in 5 Years (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
Heavy People More Likely to Have Colon Polyps (07/12/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Colonic Polyps

Colonoscopy

Missing Follow-Up Colonoscopies Could Raise Colon Cancer Risk (08/24/2012, HealthDay)
If Colonoscopy Picks up Cancer Risk, Get Next Screen in 5 Years (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Approves New Colon-Cleansing Drug for Colonoscopy Prep (07/17/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
'Virtual' Colonoscopy Safe, Effective For Medicare Patients (07/02/2012, HealthDay)
See also Colonoscopy

Colorectal Cancer

Several Factors Influence Completion of Chemotherapy in Elderly Patients with Stage-III Colon Cancer (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Missing Follow-Up Colonoscopies Could Raise Colon Cancer Risk (08/24/2012, HealthDay)
Genes May Be Key for Patients with Multiple Colon Polyps (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
If Colonoscopy Picks up Cancer Risk, Get Next Screen in 5 Years (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
Colon, Rectal Cancers Seem To Be Same Disease (07/18/2012, HealthDay)
Study Shows Colon and Rectal Tumors Constitute a Single Type of CancerFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/18/2012, National Cancer Institute)
Studies Show Effectiveness of Colon Screenings with Easier Preparation (06/21/2012, American Cancer Society)
See also Colorectal Cancer

Common Cold

Vitamin D May Thwart Kids' Winter Colds (08/23/2012, HealthDay)
Exercise, Meditation Can Beat Back Cold, Flu (07/12/2012, HealthDay)
Babies with Pets Not Dogged by Colds (07/09/2012, HealthDay)
Parenthood Seems to Protect Against Catching Colds (07/06/2012, HealthDay)
See also Common Cold

Common Infant and Newborn Problems

Teething Baby? Avoid Benzocaine, FDA Says (07/29/2012, HealthDay)
See also Common Infant and Newborn Problems

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Ginkgo Won't Prevent Alzheimer's, Study Finds (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Meditation May Help Fight Loneliness, Study Says (08/24/2012, HealthDay)
Yoga Might Help With Stroke Rehab (07/26/2012, HealthDay)
Treating Hepatitis CVideo (07/18/2012, HealthDay)
Milk Thistle Extract Doesn't Ease Liver Infection (07/17/2012, Reuters Health)
Meditation Method a Matter of Taste (07/06/2012, HealthDay)
Massage Right After Muscle Injury May Boost Healing (07/03/2012, HealthDay)
See also Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Concussion

Football and Brain Cell DamageVideo (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Concussions Affect College Players at High Rates Too (07/12/2012, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) - PDF
Surge Seen in Concussions Among College Football Players (07/12/2012, HealthDay)
See also Concussion

Congenital Heart Defects

Scientists Map Genetic 'Blueprint' of Heart (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Blood Sugar Control Does Not Help Infants and Children Undergoing Heart SurgeryFrom the National Institutes of Health (09/07/2012, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
Children with Heart Defects Need Early Evaluation for Related Disorders (07/30/2012, American Heart Association)
Heart Defect at Birth Signals Need to Check for Other Disorders (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
See also Congenital Heart Defects

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Health Tip: Help Keep COPD in Check (08/31/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Approves Tudorza Pressair to Treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (07/23/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
See also COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Coping with Chronic Illness

Lower Costs May Mean More Patients Stick with Meds (09/11/2012, Reuters Health)
Selflessness Can Threaten Clergy Members' Health (07/10/2012, HealthDay)
Heat and People with Chronic Medical Conditions (06/20/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
See also Coping with Chronic Illness

Coping with Disasters

Heart Attacks, Strokes Jumped After Japan Earthquake, Study Finds (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
See also Coping with Disasters

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Bypass Surgery vs. AngioplastyVideo (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Less Invasive Surgery Safe for Harvesting Bypass Veins (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
Lab-Grown Blood Vessels May Improve Heart Bypass (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
See also Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Coronary Artery Disease

Egg Yolks Almost as Bad for Arteries as Smoking (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
High BPA Levels Seen in People with Narrowed Arteries (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
Blood Type May Influence Heart Disease Risk (08/14/2012, American Heart Association)
See also Coronary Artery Disease

Cosmetics

Study Ties Chemicals in Beauty Products to Women's Diabetes Risk (07/13/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cosmetics

Cough

Chronic Cough Responds to Epilepsy Drug, Study Finds (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
Honey a Sweet Treatment for Kids' Night-Time Cough (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cough

CPR

Longer Resuscitation After Cardiac Arrest May Be Warranted, Study Suggests (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
CPR Often Leads to Broken Ribs (08/03/2012, Reuters Health)
With CPR, Faster Isn't Always Better (07/30/2012, Reuters Health)
With CPR, Two Bystanders Can Be Better Than One (07/04/2012, Reuters Health)
See also CPR

Critical Care

AHRQ Patient Safety Project Reduces Bloodstream Infections by 40 Percent (09/10/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Docs, Nurses May Overestimate Quality of Their Care (09/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Missed Diagnoses in ICU Often Have Deadly Results (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
See also Critical Care

Crohn's Disease

Health Tip: Crohn's Disease Can Cause Complications (08/23/2012, HealthDay)
Humira Might Help Kids with Tough-to-Treat Crohn's Disease (08/09/2012, HealthDay)
Ex-Smokers Have Higher Risks for Bowel Diseases (07/27/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Crohn's Disease

CT Scans

3-D Imaging Might Make Some Surgeries Safer (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
2 Tests May Improve Heart Patients' Care, Studies Suggest (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
White Kids Get More Scans for Low-Risk Head Trauma (08/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Lung Spots Less Dangerous Than Patients Think (07/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Heart CT Scans May Help Emergency Room Personnel More Quickly Assess Patients with Chest PainFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/25/2012, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
High-Tech CT Scan May Get People With Chest Pain Home Faster (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
'Virtual' Colonoscopy Safe, Effective For Medicare Patients (07/02/2012, HealthDay)
See also CT Scans

Cytomegalovirus Infections

Test Approved to Help Treat Common Infection in Transplant Patients (07/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cytomegalovirus Infections

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