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Safety

Many Pedestrians Hit by Cars Are Distracted by Mobile Devices (10/02/2012, HealthDay)
See also Safety

Salmonella Infections

FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney Infections Linked to Peanut Butter (10/01/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
Salmonella Sickens 30 in 19 States, Peanut Butter Recalled (09/25/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Officials Tracking Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Turtles (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
Salmonella Linked to Indiana Cantaloupe Blamed for Two Deaths (08/17/2012, Reuters Health)
Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles (08/02/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
33 Sickened by Salmonella Linked to Ground Beef: CDC (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
See also Salmonella Infections

Schizophrenia

Father's Age Seen as Crucial to Baby's Disease Risk (08/22/2012, Reuters Health)
Older Antipsychotics May Work as Well as Newer Ones (08/14/2012, HealthDay)
Genes Influence Whether Psych Drugs Lead to Weight Gain (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
Schizophrenia in Movies: Don't Believe Everything You See (07/13/2012, HealthDay)
See also Schizophrenia

School Health

Cardiac Arrests at School Usually Not in Students (09/28/2012, Reuters Health)
Families Who Adopt Should Use Extra Health Services, School Support (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
Fruit And Vegetable School Programs Help a Little (09/13/2012, Reuters Health)
Put Traffic Safety on Back-to-School 'To-Do' List (09/09/2012, HealthDay)
"Food Environment" in Schools Getting a Bit Better (09/07/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Packing a Backpack (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Most U.S. Schools Unprepared For Pandemics (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
Overloaded Backpacks Can Injure Kids (08/26/2012, HealthDay)
Making Parental Peace with Kids' Homework (08/25/2012, HealthDay)
Back to School BasicsVideo (08/23/2012, HealthDay)
Late-Night Cramming May Hurt School Test Results (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Help Your Child Manage Diabetes at School (08/20/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Back-to-School Tips (08/14/2012, American Academy of Pediatrics)
Animals in Schools and Daycare Settings (08/13/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Junk Food Laws in Schools May Mean Healthier Kids (08/13/2012, HealthDay)
How to Quell 9th-Grade Angst (08/11/2012, HealthDay)
Keep It Safe When You Head Back to School (08/08/2012, American Red Cross)
Sugary Sports Drinks Plentiful at U.S. Schools (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
Expert Tips May Help Kids Avoid Allergens at School (08/02/2012, HealthDay)
Playing Several Sports Keeps Kids Slimmer (07/16/2012, HealthDay)
See also School Health

Secondhand Smoke

Secondhand Smoke Takes Big Illness, Expense Toll (09/20/2012, HealthDay)
Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Seems to Harm Baby, Too (09/19/2012, HealthDay)
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Memory Problems (09/14/2012, HealthDay)
Tobacco Smoke Tied to Flu Complications in Kids (08/31/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Secondhand Smoke

Seniors' Health

Many Heart Attack Patients Don't Refill Their Meds (10/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Caring for an Older Person's Teeth (10/03/2012, HealthDay)
Seniors Who Fell Recently May Fare Worse After Surgery (10/02/2012, HealthDay)
Do Seniors Turn to the Right Places at End of Life? (10/01/2012, Reuters Health)
Moderate Drinking May Increase Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder (10/01/2012, HealthDay)
Variation in Antibiotic Prescribing Hints at Overuse (09/24/2012, Reuters Health)
Mammography's Benefits Outweigh Harms for Older Women (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Preventing Falls in Seniors Is Possible (09/12/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Keep Your Teeth Healthier (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
Remember to Safeguard Your Health (09/10/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Many Heart Attacks May Go Unrecognized in Seniors (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Financial Burden from Prescription Drugs Has Declined for the Nonelderly, but Remains a Problem for Some Groups (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Several Factors Influence Completion of Chemotherapy in Elderly Patients with Stage-III Colon Cancer (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Studies Link Adverse Drug Interactions to Elevated Risk for Hospitalization among the Elderly (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Sharing SpacesVideo (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)
Driver's Seat Safer Than Sidewalk for Older Adults (08/23/2012, Reuters Health)
Fall Risk May Rise After Cataract Surgery (08/17/2012, Reuters Health)
Medication "Donut Hole" Not Tied to Heart Deaths (08/17/2012, Reuters Health)
Older Americans Living Longer, But Becoming More Obese (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Test All Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C: CDC (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
Hearing Test Benefits Unknown in Older Adults (08/13/2012, Reuters Health)
Weekends More Fatal for Older Patients with Head Injury (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
Musicians' Brains Might Have an Edge on Aging (08/02/2012, HealthDay)
Bowel Incontinence and Other Clinical Factors Predict the Development of Pressure Ulcers (08/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Certain Medications Are Associated with Functional Decline in the Elderly (08/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Preventing Hip FracturesVideo (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Why Some Seniors Can't Sleep (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
Poor Sleep Ups Odds for Nursing Home Care, Study Finds (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
High Blood Pressure May Protect Some Frail Elderly (07/16/2012, HealthDay)
Gut Microbes Might Reflect Health, Diet of Older Adults (07/13/2012, HealthDay)
Home Elder Care: Buyer, Beware (07/12/2012, HealthDay)
See also Seniors' Health

Sepsis

Swallowed Toothpicks Can Lead to Big Trouble, Experts Warn (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sepsis

Sexual Assault

Pain from Sexual Assault Often Untreated, Study Says (09/14/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sexual Assault

Sexual Health

Booze, Energy Drinks, Casual Sex Combo Common in College (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
Men, Women and MarriageVideo (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
Decisions About Condom Use Among Gay Couples Vary by Race (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sexual Health

Sexual Problems in Men

Wider Waistlines Put Damper on Men's Sex Lives (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sexual Problems in Men

Sexual Problems in Women

Sex Problems Common with Breast Cancer Drugs (09/28/2012, Reuters Health)
Genital Cutting Tied to Later Abuse Risk (09/24/2012, Reuters Health)
Women with Diabetes May Have More Problems with Sex (07/24/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Sexual Problems in Women

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Two-Thirds of U.S. Youth Have Had Oral Sex, CDC Reports (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Shingles

People with Shingles Show No Higher Cancer Risk (09/17/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Shingles

Shoulder Injuries and Disorders

Recurring Shoulder Instability Injuries Likely Among Young Athletes Playing Contact Sports (08/01/2012, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Non-Surgical Treatment of Common Shoulder Injury in Baseball Players May Increase Chances of Return-to-Play (07/12/2012, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) - PDF
See also Shoulder Injuries and Disorders

Sickle Cell Anemia

'Half-Match' Marrow Transplants Help Some with Sickle Cell (09/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sickle Cell Anemia

Sinusitis

'Superpowered' Bacteria May Lurk Behind Sinus Infections (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Is Rinsing Your Sinuses Safe? (08/22/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
Steroids Won't Ease Most Sinusitis Attacks, Study Finds (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sinusitis

Skin Aging

Wrinkle-fighting SurgeryVideo (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
Busy Moms Deserve a Hand: Tips to Prevent Premature Aging of the Hands (08/16/2012, American Academy of Dermatology)
See also Skin Aging

Skin Cancer

Indoor Tanning Causes Common Skin Cancers, Study Finds (10/03/2012, HealthDay)
Heart-Lip Link?Video (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
Common Skin Cancer a Chronic Condition, Study Says (08/02/2012, HealthDay)
People with Darker Skin Still at Risk for Melanoma (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
HPV Might Raise Risk of Form of Skin Cancer (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
See also Skin Cancer

Skin Conditions

Telemedicine Dermatology Consultations Change Diagnoses and Improve Outcomes (09/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Skin Conditions

Sleep Apnea

Obese Pregnant Women with Sleep Apnea May Have More Delivery Complications (09/25/2012, HealthDay)
Bus, Truck Drivers May Downplay Sleep Troubles (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
Snoring Kids Should Be Screened for Sleep Apnea (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
AAP Recommendations for Childhood Sleep Disorders (08/27/2012, American Academy of Pediatrics)
Sleep Apnea Affects Many Women, Too (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sleep Apnea

Sleep Disorders

Poor Sleep in Teen Years Linked to Heart Risks in Adulthood (10/02/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Create a Healthy Sleep Environment (09/26/2012, HealthDay)
Dark Matter DNA Active in Brain during Day - Night CycleFrom the National Institutes of Health (09/21/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Relation of Poor Sleep Quality to Resistant Hypertension (09/21/2012, American Heart Association)
Traffic May Keep City Dwellers Awake, Harming Health (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
Poor Sleep Among Preschoolers May Be Tied to Special Ed Needs Later (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
AAP Recommendations for Childhood Sleep Disorders (08/27/2012, American Academy of Pediatrics)
Sleep Boosts Memory for Parkinson's Patients, Study Suggests (08/24/2012, HealthDay)
Late-Night Cramming May Hurt School Test Results (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Kid's Sleep ProblemsVideo (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
Violent TV Shows Keep Young Kids Awake (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
Sleep Loss Often Disruptive for City Kids with Asthma (08/05/2012, HealthDay)
Sleepiness Hampers Job Performance, Study Confirms (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
Poor Sleep Hampers Vaccine Effectiveness (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Why Some Seniors Can't Sleep (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
Poor Sleep Ups Odds for Nursing Home Care, Study Finds (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
Work-Linked Sleep Loss May Harm Police Officers' Health (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
Poor Sleep May Age Your Brain (07/16/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sleep Disorders

Smokeless Tobacco

Health Tip: Smokeless Tobacco Isn't Safe Either (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Scientists ID Cancer-Causing Agent in Smokeless Tobacco (08/22/2012, HealthDay)
See also Smokeless Tobacco

Smoking

Smokers Fare Worse After Knee Surgery (09/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Smoking, Drinking Tied to Earlier Pancreatic Cancer (09/18/2012, Reuters Health)
Hookah Effects As Harmful As Cigarettes, Study Finds (08/31/2012, HealthDay)
Smoking After Stroke Triples Risk of Death Within Year (08/31/2012, HealthDay)
Brain Bleeds More Common in Smokers, Research Shows (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
"Alarming" Smoking Habits Found In Poorer Countries (08/17/2012, Reuters Health)
Smoking During Pregnancy May Cause Asthma, Wheezing in Kids (08/17/2012, HealthDay)
Drop in Cigarette Consumption Offset by Increases in Other Forms of Smoked Tobacco (08/02/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
More College Women Smoking Hookahs (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
Ex-Smokers Have Higher Risks for Bowel Diseases (07/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Smoking Tied to Risk for Hepatitis Return After Liver Transplant (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
Vitamin D May Delay Deterioration of Smokers' Lungs (07/20/2012, HealthDay)
See also Smoking

Smoking and Youth

Teen Smoking Linked to Earlier Death (10/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Smoking Scenes on Rise in Top-Grossing Youth-Rated Movies (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
Quitting Smoking Just as Hard for Teens (09/14/2012, HealthDay)
Smokers Are Still High School's 'Cool Kids,' Study Finds (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Gradual Drop in Youth Tobacco Use Continues, but Significant Problem Areas Remain (08/09/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Protecting Your Children from Tobacco Use (08/06/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Black Teens in Public Housing Twice as Likely to Smoke (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
See also Smoking and Youth

Snoring

Snoring Kids Should Be Screened for Sleep Apnea (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
Sleep, Snoring and KidsVideo (08/13/2012, HealthDay)
Snoring Toddlers May Have More Behavior Problems (08/13/2012, HealthDay)
See also Snoring

Sore Throat

New Strep Throat Guidelines Tackle Antibiotic Resistance (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sore Throat

Speech and Language Problems in Children

See, Hear, Speak: Are Kids' Senses Ready for School?From the National Institutes of Health (09/01/2012, National Institutes of Health)
Early Anesthesia Tied to Language Problems in Kids (08/20/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Speech and Language Problems in Children

Spinal Cord Injuries

Strategy Developed to Improve Delivery of Medicines to the BrainFrom the National Institutes of Health (09/07/2012, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
See also Spinal Cord Injuries

Spine Injuries and Disorders

Study Ties Common Back Ailment to Faulty Gene (09/28/2012, HealthDay)
Explosions Are Main Cause of Spine Injuries in U.S. Soldiers (09/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Spine Injuries and Disorders

Sports Fitness

Water or Sports Drink? (09/09/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Are You Overtraining? (08/16/2012, HealthDay)
'Obese' Label May Not Apply to Heavy Ex-NFL Players (07/30/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sports Fitness

Sports Injuries

Impact Tests Show Bike Helmets Protect Kids in Crashes (10/02/2012, HealthDay)
Soccer Players Often Recover Fully from ACL Surgery (09/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Skiers, Rowers May Not Have More Back Pain (09/20/2012, Reuters Health)
NFL Leg Injuries More Common on FieldTurf Than Grass (09/14/2012, Reuters Health)
NFL Docs Urge More Caution with Key Pain Med (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Straining a Hamstring (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Football and Brain Cell DamageVideo (09/06/2012, HealthDay)
Ex-NFL Players at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's (09/05/2012, HealthDay)
Recurring Shoulder Instability Injuries Likely Among Young Athletes Playing Contact Sports (08/01/2012, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn't Cut Injury Risk (07/24/2012, HealthDay)
Pre-Season Fitness Not a Factor in Collegiate Sports Injury Risk (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
Hip Reconstruction Technique Provides Good Outcomes for Athletes (07/14/2012, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) - PDF
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy a Safe Option for Cartilage Damage (07/14/2012, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) - PDF
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)
Non-Surgical Treatment of Common Shoulder Injury in Baseball Players May Increase Chances of Return-to-Play (07/12/2012, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) - PDF
Surge Seen in Concussions Among College Football Players (07/12/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sports Injuries

Sports Safety

Health Tip: Gear Up for Safe Soccer (10/01/2012, HealthDay)
Trampoline SafetyVideo (09/24/2012, HealthDay)
Safety Eyewear Can Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids (08/12/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sports Safety

Sprains and Strains

Health Tip: Straining a Hamstring (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sprains and Strains

Statins

Statins Tied to Reduced Glaucoma Risk (10/02/2012, HealthDay)
Statin Use Tied to Possible Boost in Cataract Risk (08/24/2012, HealthDay)
Statins Won't Hurt, Might Even Help, Your Pancreas: Study (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Cataracts and CholesterolVideo (08/15/2012, HealthDay)
Statins' Heart Benefits Outweigh Diabetes Risk (08/10/2012, HealthDay)
Statin-Pneumonia Link May Be Weaker Than Thought (07/31/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Statins

Stem Cells

Stem Cell Transplant May Spur Heart Disease Risk (10/03/2012, HealthDay)
Scientists Map Genetic 'Blueprint' of Heart (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Study Uses Stem Cells to Boost Red Blood Cell Production (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
Evidence Grows That Cancer Has Its Own Stem Cells (08/01/2012, HealthDay)
Teen Doing Well 2 Years After Stem Cell Windpipe Transplant (07/26/2012, HealthDay)
Lab-Grown Blood Vessels May Improve Heart Bypass (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
Stem Cells Show Promise as Heart Failure Treatment (07/23/2012, HealthDay)
See also Stem Cells

Steroids

Meningitis Outbreak Not Over Yet: Experts (10/04/2012, HealthDay)
For Mild Asthma, Daily Steroids May Not Be Needed, Study Says (09/11/2012, HealthDay)
Inhaling Steroids Stunts Growth, But Not Much (09/03/2012, Reuters Health)
Steroids Won't Ease Most Sinusitis Attacks, Study Finds (08/07/2012, HealthDay)
Widespread Use of Prescription Steroids Draws Worry (07/25/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Steroids

Stillbirth

More and More Births Scheduled Before the Due Date (07/26/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Stillbirth

Stomach Disorders

Bottle-Feeding Risk?Video (09/04/2012, HealthDay)
Bottle-Feeding May Raise Baby's Risk for Intestinal Trouble (09/03/2012, HealthDay)
See also Stomach Disorders

Streptococcal Infections

New Strep Throat Guidelines Tackle Antibiotic Resistance (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also Streptococcal Infections

Stress

Juggling a Hospital Job and Family Can Be Painful (10/04/2012, HealthDay)
Feeling Stressed Out Tied to Heart Disease Risk (09/27/2012, Reuters Health)
Stress Linked to Greater Weight Gain in Black Girls, Study Finds (09/25/2012, HealthDay)
Born to Lead? No Sweat (09/24/2012, HealthDay)
Exercise May Prevent Stress and Anxiety, Study Suggests (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
Stressed at Work? Look Out for Your Heart (09/13/2012, Reuters Health)
Stress Adds to Salt Load of Some Blacks, Study Says (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Stress, A 'Type A' Personality May Boost Stroke Risk (08/30/2012, 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)
Meditation May Help Fight Loneliness, Study Says (08/24/2012, HealthDay)
Burnt-Out Nurses Linked to More Hospital Infections (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Managing Workplace Stress (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
Smile! It Might Lower Your Stress Level, Study Shows (07/31/2012, HealthDay)
Close Relationships Tied to Ovarian Cancer Survival (07/23/2012, Reuters Health)
Stressful Jobs Linked to Heart Woes in Women (07/19/2012, HealthDay)
Child Abuse Rises When Economy Sags (07/16/2012, HealthDay)
Does Stress Management Slow MS? (07/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also Stress

Stroke

Blood Tests for Inflammation Could Help Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke (10/03/2012, HealthDay)
Can Parents' Divorce Boost Son's Risk for Stroke? (09/26/2012, HealthDay)
Childhood Trauma Linked to Later Stroke Risk (09/19/2012, HealthDay)
Early Menopause May Double Heart Disease Risk, Study Says (09/19/2012, HealthDay)
Men More Prone to Depression After Stroke (09/13/2012, HealthDay)
Heavy Drinkers May Risk Brain Bleed at a Young Age (09/10/2012, Reuters Health)
More Patients with Irregular Heartbeat Recognize Stroke Risk (09/07/2012, HealthDay)
Irregular Heartbeat May Pose Higher Stroke Risk for Women Than Men (08/31/2012, HealthDay)
Smoking After Stroke Triples Risk of Death Within Year (08/31/2012, HealthDay)
Stress, A 'Type A' Personality May Boost Stroke Risk (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
Sweet Stroke Prevention?Video (08/30/2012, HealthDay)
Adding Plavix to Aspirin Doesn't Help Guard Against Second Stroke (08/29/2012, 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)
Stroke Prevention: More Sweet News for Chocolate Lovers (08/29/2012, HealthDay)
Bypass Surgery vs. AngioplastyVideo (08/21/2012, HealthDay)
Black Stroke Survivors Face Greater Risk from High Blood Pressure (08/16/2012, American Heart Association)
More Evidence That Shift Work Might Raise Heart Risks (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
Women May Fare Worse Than Men After Stroke (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
Preventive Measures Pay Off for Those at Risk of Stroke (07/17/2012, HealthDay)
Despite Benefit, Hospitals Not Always Alerted of Incoming Stroke Patients (07/10/2012, American Heart Association)
See also Stroke

Stroke Rehabilitation

Women May Fare Worse Than Men After Stroke (07/27/2012, HealthDay)
Yoga Might Help With Stroke Rehab (07/26/2012, HealthDay)
See also Stroke Rehabilitation

Stuttering

7-Day Stuttering Therapy May Get Results, Study Says (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
See also Stuttering

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (10/01/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
NIH Expands Safe Infant Sleep Outreach EffortFrom the National Institutes of Health (09/12/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Don't Trust 'Dr. Google' for Help on Infant Sleep Safety (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Suicide

Rising Suicide StatisticsVideo (09/21/2012, HealthDay)
Suicide Now Kills More Americans Than Car Crashes (09/20/2012, HealthDay)
Self-Harm Associated with Premature Death in Study (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
Suicide, OD Risks High When Addicts Leave Hospital (08/29/2012, Reuters Health)
ADHD May Raise Girls' Risk for Suicide as Young Adults (08/17/2012, HealthDay)
Effects of Antidepressants on Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior Differ by Age Group (08/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Suicide

Sun Exposure

Indoor Tanning Causes Common Skin Cancers, Study Finds (10/03/2012, HealthDay)
Mailed Kits May Prompt Parents to Protect Kids from Sun (09/30/2012, HealthDay)
Helping Kids Be More Sun-Safe Is a Challenge (09/12/2012, Reuters Health)
College Students Who Use Tanning Beds Often Burn (08/03/2012, HealthDay)
1 in 20 Cases Of Melanoma Linked to Tanning Beds (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
Choosing Sunscreen? How to Decode the Labels (07/14/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sun Exposure

Surgery

Smokers Fare Worse After Knee Surgery (09/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Survival After General Anesthesia Vastly Improved (09/21/2012, HealthDay)
3-D Imaging Might Make Some Surgeries Safer (09/12/2012, HealthDay)
Electrolyte Problem Raises Post-Op Death Risk (09/10/2012, HealthDay)
Questions Remain on Value of Robot Prostate Surgery (09/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Some Late-Day Surgeries As Safe As Earlier Ones (09/03/2012, Reuters Health)
Having a Resident in on Surgery Is Safe (08/14/2012, Reuters Health)
Robot Prostatectomy Cuts Incontinence, Surgeon Finds (08/08/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Surgery

Sweat

Health Tip: If You Have Sweaty Feet (08/06/2012, HealthDay)
See also Sweat

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