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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Researchers Find Powerful Swine Flu Strain in Korea (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Flu Season Is Here--Vaccinate to Protect You and Your Loved Ones from Flu (09/01/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Children with Neurologic Disorders at High Risk of Death from Flu (08/29/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Healthy-Looking Pigs at State Fair Found to Have Swine Flu (08/17/2012, HealthDay)
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Safe for Expectant Moms, Offspring (07/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Hantavirus Infections

Yosemite Extends Hantavirus Warning; 9th Infection Confirmed (09/13/2012, Reuters Health)
August 2012 -- Yosemite National Park Outbreak Notice (09/08/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Yosemite Extends Hantavirus Warning; Death Toll Rises (09/06/2012, Reuters Health)
CDC Says 10,000 at Risk of Hantavirus in Yosemite Outbreak (08/31/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Hantavirus Infections

Hay Fever

That May Not Be a Cold, Could Be Fall Allergies (09/25/2012, HealthDay)
The Return of RagweedVideo (08/24/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hay Fever

Head Injuries

Ex-NFL Players at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
Weekends More Fatal for Older Patients with Head Injury (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
White Kids Get More Scans for Low-Risk Head Trauma (08/06/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Head Injuries

Headache

Health Tip: If Your Child Gets Headaches (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
Are Migraines More Common Than Thought? (07/30/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Headache

Health Checkup

Screen All Adults for Alcohol Misuse (09/24/2012, Reuters Health)
New Guidelines Say No to Screening EKGs for Low-Risk Patients (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
See also Health Checkup

Health Disparities

U.S. Poor HIV Patients Live Longer with Care Extending Past Drugs (09/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Effect of Body Mass Index on Blood Pressure Varies by Race among Children Referred for Treatment of Obesity (09/21/2012, American Heart Association)
Untreated Food Allergies More Likely in Poor, Minority Kids (09/21/2012, HealthDay)
Poorer Patients Find Thyroid Cancer at Later Stage (09/20/2012, HealthDay)
Race Doesn't Affect Injury Outcomes in Kids (09/20/2012, Reuters Health)
Where You Live May Boost Your Sense of Well-Being (09/20/2012, HealthDay)
Gestational Diabetes, Poverty Linked to ADHD (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Cholesterol Screenings Up, But Certain Groups Still Lag (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Despite More Widespread Prescribing of Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Infection, Disparities Remain (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Minority-Serving Hospitals Have Problems with Quality of Care and Patient Satisfaction (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Race May Affect Quality of Prostate Cancer Surgical Care (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
Overweight Kids More Prone to Gallstones (08/25/2012, HealthDay)
Patients' Race Linked to Prostate Surgery Quality (08/23/2012, Reuters Health)
Black Stroke Survivors Face Greater Risk from High Blood Pressure (08/16/2012, American Heart Association)
Food Stamps Don't Alter Kids' Sugary Drink Choices (08/10/2012, Reuters Health)
Cancer Care Services Don't Differ by Neighborhood (08/08/2012, Reuters Health)
Underinsured Heart Disease Patients Die Sooner, Study Finds (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
Increasingly, More Education Linked to Longer Lifespan in U.S. (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
Health Disparities in Cancer (08/06/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Minority Patients at Higher Risk of Having Ambulances Diverted (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
White Kids Get More Scans for Low-Risk Head Trauma (08/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Sleep Loss Often Disruptive for City Kids with Asthma (08/05/2012, HealthDay)
Some Improvement in Heart Risk Factors for Americans (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
Black Arthritis Patients Get Fewer Potent Drugs (08/02/2012, Reuters Health)
Blacks with Throat Cancer Get Harsher Therapy (07/17/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Health Disparities

Health Facilities

Hospital Observation Units Could Save Billions in Health Costs, Study Says (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
Hospital Shootings Uncommon, Unpredictable (09/21/2012, Reuters Health)
Study Recalls Injuries in Egypt's Tahrir Square (09/10/2012, Reuters Health)
Helping You Avoid Return Trips to the Hospital (09/04/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Not All Doctors Want Hand-Washing Reminders (09/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Minority-Serving Hospitals Have Problems with Quality of Care and Patient Satisfaction (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Suicide, OD Risks High When Addicts Leave Hospital (08/29/2012, Reuters Health)
Hospital Patients Often Sent Home with Pending Tests (08/13/2012, Reuters Health)
Weekends More Fatal for Older Patients with Head Injury (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
Minority Patients at Higher Risk of Having Ambulances Diverted (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
New Tool Developed to Reduce Risks to Patients during Clinical Handoffs (08/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Coordinated Care Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
Hospital Meals Overdo It on Salt (07/18/2012, Reuters Health)
Hospitals Often Not Alerted About Incoming Stroke Patients (07/10/2012, HealthDay)
Many Hospitalized Kids Struggle with Pain (07/06/2012, HealthDay)
See also Health Facilities

Health Insurance

Family Health Insurance Premiums Jump 4 Percent in 2012 (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Underinsured Heart Disease Patients Die Sooner, Study Finds (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
New Study Counters the Urban Legend That Insurers Won't Cover Patients Who Leave the Hospital Prematurely (08/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Cervical Cancer Spotted Later in Women Without Health Insurance (07/19/2012, HealthDay)
Cost Keeps Many Americans from Good Dental Care (07/18/2012, HealthDay)
See also Health Insurance

Health Occupations

School Debt, Income Gap Push Med Students Away from Primary Care (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
Cancer Survivors Prefer to Stay with Cancer Doctors (09/14/2012, HealthDay)
Docs' Sensitivity to Patients' Feelings Tied to Good Outcomes (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Do Athletes Make Better Doctors? (08/21/2012, Reuters Health)
Many U.S. Doctors Have Symptoms of Burnout (08/20/2012, HealthDay)
Are Migraines More Common Than Thought? (07/30/2012, Reuters Health)
Adding More Neurosurgeons Could Cut Traffic Deaths (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Doctors Tend to Share Patients with Similar Colleagues (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
See also Health Occupations

Health Problems in Pregnancy

Simple Test Might Predict Whether Some Pregnancies Succeed (09/28/2012, HealthDay)
Obese Pregnant Women with Sleep Apnea May Have More Delivery Complications (09/25/2012, HealthDay)
Women Born Preterm May Face Pregnancy Risks (09/24/2012, HealthDay)
Thin Placenta Might Be Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Later in Life (09/20/2012, HealthDay)
Cancers on the Rise in Pregnant Women (09/19/2012, Reuters Health)
Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Newborn (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Manage Heartburn During Pregnancy (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Cerebral Bleeding in Some Women (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
Thyroid Treatment Guidelines for Pregnant Women Revised (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
See also Health Problems in Pregnancy

Health Screening

Quick Survey May Pick Up Ovarian Cancer Warnings (09/28/2012, HealthDay)
Study Challenges Abdominal Artery Screenings (09/20/2012, Reuters Health)
U.S. Panel Rejects Ovarian Cancer Screens for Low-Risk Women (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Cholesterol Screenings Up, But Certain Groups Still Lag (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Evidence Lacking on Screening for Kidney Disease (08/27/2012, Reuters Health)
PSA Testing Linked to Improved Prostate Cancer Survival (08/23/2012, HealthDay)
Test All Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C: CDC (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Determining Heart Attack RiskVideo (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
Abandoning PSA Screening Could Cost Lives (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
Interactive Health Records May Boost Preventive Care (07/12/2012, Reuters Health)
No Dip in Cancer Screening for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (07/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also Health Screening

Health Statistics

Hospital Observation Units Could Save Billions in Health Costs, Study Says (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
Another 400 West Nile Cases Reported in U.S. in Past Week: CDC (09/26/2012, Reuters Health)
More Americans Getting Pacemakers (09/26/2012, Reuters Health)
New KneesVideo (09/26/2012, HealthDay)
Prescription Drug Abuse Drops Among U.S. Young Adults (09/24/2012, HealthDay)
Rising Suicide StatisticsVideo (09/21/2012, HealthDay)
Secondhand Smoke Takes Big Illness, Expense Toll (09/20/2012, HealthDay)
Cancers on the Rise in Pregnant Women (09/19/2012, Reuters Health)
West Nile Cases Still Rising; Death Toll Now at 134, CDC Says (09/19/2012, HealthDay)
Fat and Getting Fatter: U.S. Obesity Rates to Soar by 2030 (09/18/2012, Reuters Health)
Chronic Pain May Cost U.S. $635 Billion a Year (09/14/2012, HealthDay)
Medicare Gaps Leave Many with Big Bill at End of Life, Study Finds (09/14/2012, HealthDay)
Almost Half of U.S. Adults Have Gum Disease (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Soaring U.S. Spinal Care Spending Due to Specialists (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Family Health Insurance Premiums Jump 4 Percent in 2012 (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
West Nile Cases Keep Climbing; 118 Deaths So Far, CDC Says (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
U.S. Health Care System Wastes $750B Annually, Report Finds (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
More Americans Get Effective HIV Treatment, Study Says (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
Millions of Americans Have Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure: CDC (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Induced Labors May Be Tied to Rise in Preterm Births (08/31/2012, Reuters Health)
Keeping Up a Healthy Lifestyle Pays Off in Added Years (08/31/2012, HealthDay)
Sharing SpacesVideo (08/31/2012, HealthDay)
West Nile Cases Jump 40% in a Week; 66 Deaths Reported, CDC Says (08/29/2012, HealthDay)
West Nile Outbreak Could Be Biggest Ever: CDC (08/22/2012, HealthDay)
Older Americans Living Longer, But Becoming More Obese (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Two-Thirds of U.S. Youth Have Had Oral Sex, CDC Reports (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
One of Every 100 U.S. Whites Has Celiac Disease (08/14/2012, Reuters Health)
Mississippi Most Obese State, Colorado Slimmest (08/13/2012, Reuters Health)
Increasingly, More Education Linked to Longer Lifespan in U.S. (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
More Americans Have at Least 2 Chronic Health Issues: CDC (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
Death Certificates May Not Tell the Whole Story (07/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Efforts to Cut Risky Sexual Behavior by U.S. Teens Stall (07/24/2012, Reuters Health)
More Than a Third of Births 'Unintended': CDC (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Drop in Prostate Cancers Seen After New U.S. Advice (07/23/2012, Reuters Health)
New Data Strengthens View of HIV Threat for Gay Black Men (07/23/2012, Reuters Health)
AIDS Deaths Worldwide Drop as Access to Drugs Improves (07/18/2012, Reuters Health)
Annual Report on U.S. Kids' Health a Mixed Bag (07/13/2012, HealthDay)
Cardiac Arrest Survival Improving in U.S. Hospitals (07/13/2012, Reuters Health)
Want to Live Longer? Turn off That TV and Stand Up (07/10/2012, HealthDay)
300,000 People in U.S. Living with Chagas Disease (07/05/2012, HealthDay)
Sleep Apnea Gets Worse in the Winter (07/04/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Health Statistics

Healthy Aging

Keeping Up a Healthy Lifestyle Pays Off in Added Years (08/31/2012, HealthDay)
NIH Study Finds Calorie Restriction Does Not Affect SurvivalFrom the National Institutes of Health (08/29/2012, National Institute on Aging)
Less Chronic Disease in Store for Fit 50-Year-Olds (08/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Sharp as a Tack at 90: Here's Why (08/17/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Focus on Healthy Aging (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
See also Healthy Aging

Healthy Living

Positive Outlook Boosts Likelihood of Healthier Lifestyle (09/22/2012, HealthDay)
Genetic Diabetes Counseling May Not Inspire Change (09/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Eat a Nutritious Breakfast (07/26/2012, HealthDay)
Inactivity May Kill As Many Worldwide As Smoking (07/18/2012, HealthDay)
Interactive Health Records May Boost Preventive Care (07/12/2012, Reuters Health)
Want to Live Longer? Turn off That TV and Stand Up (07/10/2012, HealthDay)
Healthy Living Tips for You and Your Child (07/09/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
See also Healthy Living

Hearing Disorders and Deafness

Noisy Bars May Threaten Workers' Hearing (09/28/2012, HealthDay)
Hearing Test Benefits Unknown in Older Adults (08/13/2012, Reuters Health)
Study Shows the Deaf Brain Processes Touch DifferentlyFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/10/2012, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
See also Hearing Disorders and Deafness

Hearing Problems in Children

Health Tip: When Children Develop Hearing Loss (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hearing Problems in Children

Heart Attack

Antioxidants May Lower Risk of Heart Attack in Women (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
After Heart Attacks, Pain Drugs' Risks Seem to Last (09/21/2012, Reuters Health)
Heart Attack Patients Treated Off-Hours Do as Well (09/19/2012, Reuters Health)
Stressed at Work? Look Out for Your Heart (09/13/2012, Reuters Health)
Taking Painkillers Increases Death Risk, Second Heart Attacks in Survivors (09/10/2012, American Heart Association)
Many Heart Attacks May Go Unrecognized in Seniors (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Silent Heart Attacks Are Common and Predict Risk of Death, MRI Diagnosis ShowsFrom the National Institutes of Health (09/04/2012, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
Mercury, Oils from Fish at Odds in Heart Health (08/30/2012, Reuters Health)
Spouses of Heart Attack Victims May Face Heightened Depression Risk (08/22/2012, HealthDay)
2 Tests May Improve Heart Patients' Care, Studies Suggest (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Newer Drug-Releasing Stent Cuts Chances of Cardiac Events (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Medication "Donut Hole" Not Tied to Heart Deaths (08/17/2012, Reuters Health)
Determining Heart Attack RiskVideo (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
New Guidelines Say No to Screening EKGs for Low-Risk Patients (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
More Evidence That Shift Work Might Raise Heart Risks (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
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)
Pre-Hospital EKG Worthwhile for Chest Pain (07/25/2012, Reuters Health)
Cardiac Connection?Video (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Joint Replacement Boosts Heart Attack Risk Right After Surgery (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
Stressful Jobs Linked to Heart Woes in Women (07/19/2012, HealthDay)
See also Heart Attack

Heart Disease in Women

Early Menopause May Double Heart Disease Risk, Study Says (09/19/2012, HealthDay)
Restless Legs, Heart Disease Link Still Murky (09/14/2012, Reuters Health)
Irregular Heartbeat May Pose Higher Stroke Risk for Women Than Men (08/31/2012, HealthDay)
Vitamin D Supplements May Not Improve Heart Health (08/31/2012, Reuters Health)
Breast Cancer Drug May Harm the Heart More Than Thought (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
Some Noninvasive Tests Are Better Than Others at Detecting Coronary Artery Disease in Women (08/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Stressful Jobs Linked to Heart Woes in Women (07/19/2012, HealthDay)
See also Heart Disease in Women

Heart Diseases

Feeling Stressed Out Tied to Heart Disease Risk (09/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Spike in Heart Failures Follows Japan's 2011 Quake (09/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Obesity Now Puts Kids' Hearts at Risk Later (09/26/2012, HealthDay)
Mild Hyperthyroidism Won't Raise Heart Risk (09/20/2012, HealthDay)
Heart Deaths Rise with Extreme Temperatures, Study Finds (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
Cancer Overtakes Heart Disease As Top Cause of Death Among U.S. Hispanics (09/17/2012, HealthDay)
Genomics and Heart Disease (09/17/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Omega-3s May Not Help Your Heart After All, Study Says (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
NIH Pilot Study Shows Feasability of MRI to Guide Heart Catheter ProceduresFrom the National Institutes of Health (09/07/2012, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
It's Possible to Be Obese and Heart-Healthy (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
Common Household Chemical Tied to Heart Disease Risk (09/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Belly Fat May Hit Your Heart the Hardest (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
Close Relative's Early Death May Raise Your Heart Risk (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Your Blood Type May Boost Your Heart Risk, Study Finds (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
Underinsured Heart Disease Patients Die Sooner, Study Finds (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
Even Mild Depression, Anxiety Hurts the Heart (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Exercise, Meds Both Help Depressed Heart Patients (08/01/2012, Reuters Health)
Exercise, Meds Both Help Depressed Heart Patients (08/01/2012, Reuters Health)
Ways to Reduce Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury from Imaging Procedures in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease (08/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Healthier Fast Food?Video (07/17/2012, HealthDay)
Tiny Magnetic Particles May Help Assess Heart Treatments (07/10/2012, American Heart Association)
Half of All Heart Patients Make Medication Errors (07/09/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Heart Diseases

Heart Diseases--Prevention

Heart Healthy Supplement?Video (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
New Blood Thinner Effient No Better Than Plavix At Preventing Heart Trouble: Study (08/27/2012, HealthDay)
2 Tests May Improve Heart Patients' Care, Studies Suggest (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Bypass Surgery vs. AngioplastyVideo (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Middle-Aged Adults Help Their Hearts with Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activities (08/13/2012, American Heart Association)
Statins' Heart Benefits Outweigh Diabetes Risk (08/10/2012, HealthDay)
Some Improvement in Heart Risk Factors for Americans (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
Drinking and Your HealthVideo (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
See also Heart Diseases--Prevention

Heart Failure

Protein Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure and Death in Older AdultsFrom the National Institutes of Health (08/29/2012, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
Mechanical Device Helps Kids Waiting for Heart Transplant (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
Exercise May Help Ease Depression in Heart Failure (07/31/2012, Reuters Health)
Aging Heart Cells Rejuvenated by Modified Stem Cells (07/23/2012, American Heart Association)
Stem Cells Show Promise as Heart Failure Treatment (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
Extra Pounds May Offer Protection to Heart Failure Patients (07/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also Heart Failure

Heart Surgery

Tight Blood Sugar Control Won't Help Babies After Heart Surgery (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Post-Op Delirium's Toll on Mental Function May Linger (07/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also Heart Surgery

Heartburn

Health Tip: Manage Heartburn During Pregnancy (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Untreated Heartburn May Raise Risk for Esophageal Cancer, Study Says (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
See also Heartburn

Heat Illness

Heart Deaths Rise with Extreme Temperatures, Study Finds (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Your Child in Extreme Heat (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
Car Devices Made to Prevent Child Heatstroke Unreliable (07/31/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Heed The Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion (07/17/2012, HealthDay)
Keep Infants Out of Sun and Heat, Experts Warn (07/07/2012, HealthDay)
See also Heat Illness

Heel Injuries and Disorders

Health Tip: Do You Have Plantar Fasciitis? (08/31/2012, HealthDay)
See also Heel Injuries and Disorders

Hepatitis

Smoking Tied to Risk for Hepatitis Return After Liver Transplant (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hepatitis

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A Vaccine for Children Lasts for 10 Years (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Follow-Up Lacking for Babies After Hepatitis B Vaccination (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Test All Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C: CDC (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Hepatitis C Treatment May Hamper Kids' Growth (08/13/2012, HealthDay)
NIH Scientists Identify Likely Predictors of Hepatitis C SeverityFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/23/2012, National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Treating Hepatitis CVideo (07/18/2012, HealthDay)
Milk Thistle Extract Doesn't Ease Liver Infection (07/17/2012, Reuters Health)
Hepatitis C Virus Levels Higher in Certain Injection Drug Users (07/13/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hepatitis C

Herbal Medicine

Treating Hepatitis CVideo (07/18/2012, HealthDay)
Milk Thistle Extract Doesn't Ease Liver Infection (07/17/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Herbal Medicine

Hernia

Common Hip Disorder May Raise Risk for Sports Hernia (07/13/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hernia

Heroin

'Abuse-Resistant' Oxycontin May Be Driving Addicts to Heroin (07/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also Heroin

High Blood Pressure

Doctors Don't Always Address High Blood Pressure (09/26/2012, Reuters Health)
New Symptoms Tied to Death Risk in Severe Kidney Disease (09/26/2012, HealthDay)
Effect of Body Mass Index on Blood Pressure Varies by Race among Children Referred for Treatment of Obesity (09/21/2012, American Heart Association)
Obese Black Kids More Susceptible to Hypertension, Study Finds (09/21/2012, HealthDay)
Poor Sleep May Make High Blood Pressure Worse (09/21/2012, HealthDay)
Relation of Poor Sleep Quality to Resistant Hypertension (09/21/2012, American Heart Association)
Low Calorie Cranberry Juice Lowers Blood Pressure in Healthy Adults (09/20/2012, American Heart Association)
Move Over Olive Oil!Video (09/20/2012, HealthDay)
African Americans Less Likely to Adhere to DASH Diet for Lowering Blood Pressure (09/19/2012, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
Blacks Less Likely to Stick to High Blood Pressure Diet (09/19/2012, HealthDay)
Cooking-Oil Combo May Improve Blood Pressure (09/19/2012, HealthDay)
Sesame and Rice Bran Oil Lowers Blood Pressure, Improves Cholesterol (09/19/2012, American Heart Association)
Yogurt Consumption, Blood Pressure, and Incident Hypertension (09/19/2012, American Heart Association)
Obesity Surgery Seems to Reduce Heart Risks, Study Says (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
Pediatricians May Skip Kids' Blood Pressure Checks (09/18/2012, Reuters Health)
Non-Alcoholic Red Wine May Help Reduce High Blood Pressure (09/06/2012, American Heart Association)
Team Up. Pressure Down (09/05/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Artery Stiffness May Predict High Blood Pressure (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Millions of Americans Have Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure: CDC (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Aspirin-Clopidogrel No Better Than Aspirin Alone for Patients with Lacunar StrokeFrom the National Institutes of Health (08/29/2012, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Black Stroke Survivors Face Greater Risk from High Blood Pressure (08/16/2012, American Heart Association)
Flavanol-Rich Cocoa May Reduce Blood Pressure a Bit (08/14/2012, Reuters Health)
More Americans Have at Least 2 Chronic Health Issues: CDC (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
Many Teens with High Blood Pressure Don't Get Needed Tests (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure May Protect Some Frail Elderly (07/16/2012, HealthDay)
Teens' Lifestyle Choices Affect Their Blood Pressure (07/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

High Blood Pressure and PregnancyVideo (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
More Pregnant Women Taking High Blood Pressure Drugs, Yet Safety Unclear (09/10/2012, American Heart Association)
See also High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

Hip Injuries and Disorders

Preventing Hip FracturesVideo (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Cataract Surgery May Cut Risk of Hip Fracture (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
Common Athletic Hip Disorder Increases Chances for Sports Hernia (07/13/2012, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) - PDF
Common Hip Disorder May Raise Risk for Sports Hernia (07/13/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hip Injuries and Disorders

Hip Replacement

No Early Link Between All-Metal Hip Implants and Cancer (09/14/2012, Reuters Health)
Knee, Hip Replacements Don't Help People Lose Weight (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Cardiac Connection?Video (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Joint Replacement Boosts Heart Attack Risk Right After Surgery (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
Hip Reconstruction Technique Provides Good Outcomes for Athletes (07/14/2012, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) - PDF
See also Hip Replacement

Hispanic-American Health

Cancer Overtakes Heart Disease As Top Cause of Death Among U.S. Hispanics (09/17/2012, HealthDay)
Improved Developmental Screening Urged for Hispanic Kids (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Hispanics May Face Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Language Barrier Hurts Elderly Asthma Patients (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
Fewer Blacks, Hispanics Get New Heart Device (09/05/2012, Reuters Health)
Minority Fifth Graders Face Health Obstacles, Study Finds (08/22/2012, HealthDay)
300,000 People in U.S. Living with Chagas Disease (07/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hispanic-American Health

HIV/AIDS

Scientists Probe How Some HIV Patients Resist AIDS (09/30/2012, HealthDay)
More Americans Get Effective HIV Treatment, Study Says (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
About Three-Fourths of Patients in the United States Estimated to Remain in HIV Care (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
New Immune-Deficiency Illness Emerging in East Asia (08/22/2012, HealthDay)
High-Risk Heterosexuals Should Take HIV Prevention Pill, Too (08/09/2012, HealthDay)
New Clues to How HIV Infects Body's Cells (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Only 1 in 4 Americans With HIV Has Virus Under Control: CDC (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
HIV Undetectable in Two Men After Bone Marrow Transplants (07/26/2012, HealthDay)
Cancer Drug May Flush out 'Hidden' HIV (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
Efforts to Cut Risky Sexual Behavior by U.S. Teens Stall (07/24/2012, Reuters Health)
New Data Strengthens View of HIV Threat for Gay Black Men (07/23/2012, Reuters Health)
Not All HIV Patients in U.S. Show Same Characteristics (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
Biology Leaves Gay Men Highly Vulnerable to HIV (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
Ahead Of AIDS Conference, New Reasons For Hope (07/19/2012, HealthDay)
Infection with 2 HIV Strains Slows Disease Progression (07/18/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Approves 1st Pill to Help Prevent HIV Infection (07/16/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Approves First Medication to Reduce HIV Risk (07/16/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) (07/16/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Studies Show Value of AIDS Drugs as Prevention (07/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS and Pregnancy

Breast-Milk Compound May Shield Babies from HIV (08/17/2012, HealthDay)
See also HIV/AIDS and Pregnancy

HIV/AIDS in Women

NIH to Test Dapivirine Vaginal Ring for HIV Prevention in WomenFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/24/2012, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Women with HIV May Not Have Higher Cervical Cancer Risk (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
See also HIV/AIDS in Women

HIV/AIDS Medicines

More Evidence That Truvada Can Help Prevent HIV (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Despite More Widespread Prescribing of Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Infection, Disparities Remain (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
FDA Approves New Once-A-Day HIV Pill (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
High-Risk Heterosexuals Should Take HIV Prevention Pill, Too (08/09/2012, HealthDay)
Provider-Patient Dialogue Could Be Improved to Foster Medication Adherence in HIV Care (08/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
All HIV Patients Should Take Meds Early on, Experts Now Say (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
AIDS Deaths Worldwide Drop as Access to Drugs Improves (07/18/2012, Reuters Health)
NIH to Test Maraviroc-Based Drug Regimens for HIV PreventionFrom the National Institutes of Health (07/18/2012, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
FDA Approves 1st Pill to Help Prevent HIV Infection (07/16/2012, HealthDay)
FDA Approves First Medication to Reduce HIV Risk (07/16/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
HIV Drug May Prevent Bone Marrow Transplant Complication (07/11/2012, HealthDay)
Studies Show Value of AIDS Drugs as Prevention (07/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also HIV/AIDS Medicines

Home Care Services

Home-Based Care Teams Offer Help for Those with Dementia (07/18/2012, HealthDay)
Home Elder Care: Buyer, Beware (07/12/2012, HealthDay)
See also Home Care Services

Homeless Health Concerns

Infections Among Homeless Could Fuel Wider Epidemics (08/19/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Homeless Health Concerns

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Estrogen After Ovary Removal Safe for Young Women (07/11/2012, Reuters Health)
Medical Groups Agree on Use of Hormone-Replacement Therapy (07/09/2012, HealthDay)
Ten Years after WHI, Doctors Say Patient Concerns and Misinformation Impede Treatment of Menopausal Women (07/09/2012, Endocrine Society)
See also Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormones

Simple Test Might Predict Whether Some Pregnancies Succeed (09/28/2012, HealthDay)
Taking Breaks from Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Seems Safe (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
Hormone Boosts Mental Function in Small Study (08/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Growth Hormone Tied to Higher Eye Pressure in Kids (07/05/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Hormones

Household Products

Laundry Detergent Packs Pose Poisoning Threat to Toddlers (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Common Household Chemical Tied to Heart Disease Risk (09/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Light Bulb WarningVideo (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
"Chemical Intolerance" a Common Complaint (07/12/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Household Products

HPV

Too Few Girls Get HPV Vaccine Against Cancer (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
HPV Test Beats Pap Long-Term (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
HPV Might Raise Risk of Form of Skin Cancer (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
HPV Vaccine Reducing Infections, Even Among Unvaccinated (07/09/2012, HealthDay)
See also HPV

Hurricanes

Hurricane Isaac Could Stir Up Allergies, Asthma (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hurricanes

Hypoglycemia

Health Tip: Is My Blood Glucose Too Low? (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Low Blood Sugar (07/18/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hypoglycemia

Hypothermia

Trauma Patients at Higher Risk of Dying of Hypothermia (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
See also Hypothermia

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