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Facial Injuries and Disorders

Helmets Protect Motorcyclists' Faces, Too (07/18/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Facial Injuries and Disorders

Fainting

Fainting Might Run in Families, Twin Study Finds (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
See also Fainting

Falls

Preventing Falls in Seniors Is Possible (09/12/2012, Reuters Health)
Fall Risk May Rise After Cataract Surgery (08/17/2012, Reuters Health)
Balance, Strength Training Reduce Falls for Elderly, Study Finds (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
Cataract Surgery May Cut Risk of Hip Fracture (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
One-Fifth of Nursing Home Residents Fall in First Month (06/25/2012, HealthDay)
See also Falls

Family History

Scientists Find Links Among Parkinson's, Cancer and Family History (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Close Relative's Early Death May Raise Your Heart Risk (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Some Families May Have Natural Protection Against Dementia (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
Schizophrenia, Autism May Be Linked in Families (07/05/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Family History

Family Issues

Sharing SpacesVideo (08/31/2012, HealthDay)
Men, Women and MarriageVideo (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
See also Family Issues

Fatigue

Even Without Anemia, Iron May Help Fatigue (07/20/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Fatigue

Female Infertility

Severely Obese Women Attempting IVF May Have Lower Egg Quality (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
Many Egg-Donor Recruiters Ignore Ethical Standards (08/09/2012, Reuters Health)
Ovarian Transplants May Preserve Fertility in Young Cancer Survivors (07/07/2012, HealthDay)
Single-Embryo IVF Cuts Risk to Baby (07/04/2012, HealthDay)
Heavy Coffee Intake May Affect Fertility Treatments (07/03/2012, HealthDay)
Appendectomies No Threat to Fertility, Study Says (06/28/2012, Reuters Health)
Failed IVF Attempt Tied to Depression, Anxiety (06/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Under Right Conditions, Fertility Treatment Can Equal Natural Conception Rates (06/27/2012, HealthDay)
IVF in Young Women Tied to Later Breast Cancer (06/22/2012, Reuters Health)
More Evidence Obesity May Lower IVF Success (06/20/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Female Infertility

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Cognitive Changes May Be Only Sign of Fetal Alcohol ExposureFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/23/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Heavy Drinking in Pregnancy Linked to Host of Problems in Children (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
See also Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Fibromyalgia

Health Tip: Help Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Living with Fibromyalgia (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Defining Fibromyalgia (08/22/2012, HealthDay)
1 in 10 Fibromyalgia Patients Uses Marijuana to Ease Pain (06/22/2012, HealthDay)
Medicinal Marijuana Use Found in 10% of Fibromyalgia Patients (06/21/2012, American College of Rheumatology)
See also Fibromyalgia

Fire Safety

Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Fire (08/13/2012, HealthDay)
See also Fire Safety

Floods

Disaster Distress Helpline for People Affected by Storm Related Problems (08/27/2012, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
See also Floods

Flu

Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shot for Kids Aged 6 Months and Up (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Flu Season Is Here--Vaccinate to Protect You and Your Loved Ones from Flu (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Tobacco Smoke Tied to Flu Complications in Kids (08/31/2012, Reuters Health)
Children with Neurologic Disorders at High Risk of Death from Flu (08/29/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
NIH Scientists Map First Steps in Flu Antibody DevelopmentFrom the National Institutes of Health (08/29/2012, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Healthy-Looking Pigs at State Fair Found to Have Swine Flu (08/17/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Approves Flu Vaccine for Coming Season (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
Sharp Spike Seen in Swine Flu Cases (08/09/2012, HealthDay)
CDC Preparing Vaccine for New Swine Flu (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
New Seal Flu Could Pose Threat to Humans (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
CDC Reports Cases 14-17 of H3N2v Infection; Shares Advice for Safe Fair-Going (07/27/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Exercise, Meditation Can Beat Back Cold, Flu (07/12/2012, HealthDay)
Antibiotic Resistance Spikes During Flu Season (07/11/2012, HealthDay)
Drive-Through Flu Shot a Safe Bet (07/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also Flu

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Electrolyte Problem Raises Post-Op Death Risk (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Drink Enough Fluids (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Quench Your Thirst Without Extra Calories (08/02/2012, HealthDay)
It's Not So Much the Heat, It's the Lack of Power (07/02/2012, HealthDay)
See also Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Food Allergy

Food BullyingVideo (09/14/2012, HealthDay)
Options Increasing for Coping with Kids' Food Allergies (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Food Cross-Contamination (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Certain Tick Bites Might Spur Red Meat Allergy (07/26/2012, HealthDay)
Mom's Nut Consumption Tied to Less Allergy in Kids (07/20/2012, Reuters Health)
Treating Egg AllergyVideo (07/19/2012, HealthDay)
Gradual Exposure to Egg Cuts Allergy Risk (07/18/2012, Reuters Health)
Oral Immunotherapy Shows Promise as Treatment for Egg AllergyFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/18/2012, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Safe Composting Tips for People with Food Allergies (07/14/2012, HealthDay)
Food Allergy AlertVideo (06/25/2012, HealthDay)
More Vigilance Needed to Protect Kids with Food Allergies (06/25/2012, HealthDay)
Study Ties Kids' Allergy Risks to Antibacterials, Preservatives (06/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Food Allergy

Food Labeling

Food Allergy AlertVideo (06/25/2012, HealthDay)
See also Food Labeling

Food Safety

Antibiotics in Meat May Thwart Efforts to Make Sausage Safe (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
Lettuce: Buy Bagged or Not? (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
Organic Food No Healthier Than Non-Organic: Study (09/03/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Protect Against Food Poisoning During Pregnancy (08/09/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Food Cross-Contamination (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Surprising New Syndrome Discovered?Video (07/26/2012, HealthDay)
The 'Five Second Rule' Is a Myth (07/26/2012, HealthDay)
33 Sickened by Salmonella Linked to Ground Beef: CDC (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: When You Fire up That Grill (07/13/2012, HealthDay)
Genome Project for Food Pathogens Launched (07/12/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Clean Your Fruits and Veggies (07/03/2012, HealthDay)
See also Food Safety

Foodborne Illness

Health Tip: If Your Child Develops Food Poisoning (08/29/2012, HealthDay)
Salmonella Linked to Indiana Cantaloupe Blamed for Two Deaths (08/17/2012, Reuters Health)
Genome Project for Food Pathogens Launched (07/12/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
See also Foodborne Illness

Foot Health

Health Tip: If You Have Sweaty Feet (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Buying Shoes for Your Child (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Your Feet (07/16/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Be Safe During a Pedicure (07/10/2012, HealthDay)
Flip-Flops: Your Arch Enemy? (07/05/2012, HealthDay)
Sunscreen on Your Feet? (06/20/2012, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons)
See also Foot Health

Foot Injuries and Disorders

Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Plantar Fasciitis? (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
See also Foot Injuries and Disorders

Foreign Bodies

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

Fractures

In Short Term, Weight-Loss Surgery Doesn't Raise Fracture Risk (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
CPR Often Leads to Broken Ribs (08/03/2012, Reuters Health)
Higher Doses of Vitamin D Prevent Fractures in Older Women (07/05/2012, HealthDay)
Study Identifies Demographic and Clinical Factors Related to Fractures among Older Americans (07/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Fractures

Fungal Infections

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

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