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Caffeine

Coffee May Speed Up Bowel Recovery from Colon Surgery (10/12/2012, HealthDay)
Coffee Might Raise Glaucoma Risk (10/04/2012, HealthDay)
Parkinson's - Caffeine Connection?Video (08/02/2012, HealthDay)
Caffeine May Help Treat Parkinson's Disease (08/01/2012, 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

Millions of Healthy Years of Life Lost to Cancer Worldwide (10/15/2012, HealthDay)
Major Cancer Protein Amplifies Global Gene ExpressionFrom the National Institutes of Health (09/27/2012, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Cancer Institute)
Young Cancer Survivors Say Costs Hinder Follow-Up Care (09/24/2012, HealthDay)
Cancer Portrayed Too Grimly in Movies, Study Suggests (09/21/2012, HealthDay)
Cancers on the Rise in Pregnant Women (09/19/2012, Reuters Health)
Cancer Overtakes Heart Disease As Top Cause of Death Among U.S. Hispanics (09/17/2012, HealthDay)
People with Shingles Show No Higher Cancer Risk (09/17/2012, Reuters Health)
Rare Cancers Yield Potential Source of Tumor GrowthFrom the National Institutes of Health (09/17/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
No Early Link Between All-Metal Hip Implants and Cancer (09/14/2012, Reuters Health)
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)
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

Therapy, Exercise Aid in Chemo-Related Menopause (10/11/2012, Reuters Health)
'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)
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)
See also Cancer in Children

Cancer--Living with Cancer

'Believing' Propels Cancer Survivors to Exercise, Study Finds (10/12/2012, HealthDay)
Sex Problems Common with Breast Cancer Drugs (09/28/2012, Reuters Health)
L-Carnitine Doesn't Beat Fatigue in Cancer Patients (09/19/2012, Reuters Health)
Cancer Survivors Prefer to Stay with Cancer Doctors (09/14/2012, HealthDay)
Quality-of-Life Program May Help Cancer Patients (09/14/2012, Reuters Health)
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)
See also Cancer--Living with Cancer

Carbohydrates

Can It! Soda Studies Cite Stronger Link to Obesity (09/21/2012, Reuters Health)
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)
See also Carbohydrates

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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

Cardiac Arrest

Doctors Torn Over Heart Screening for Young Athletes (10/11/2012, Reuters Health)
Cardiac Arrests at School Usually Not in Students (09/28/2012, Reuters Health)
Education, Psychological Support Key for Defibrillator Patients (09/24/2012, American Heart Association)
Thin Placenta Might Be Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Later in Life (09/20/2012, HealthDay)
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)
See also Cardiac Arrest

Caregivers

When Partner Has Breast Cancer, Men Find Their Own Ways to Cope (08/09/2012, 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)
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)
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)
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 Delivery Safe for Head First Births Before 32 WeeksFrom the National Institutes of Health (09/21/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Vaginal Deliveries as Safe as C-Sections for Most Preterm Births (08/08/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cesarean Section

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

Certain Eye Injuries in Kids May Indicate Child Abuse (10/08/2012, HealthDay)
Child Abuse Injuries Have Risen, Study Finds (10/01/2012, HealthDay)
Childhood Trauma Linked to Later Stroke Risk (09/19/2012, HealthDay)
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)
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)
See also Child Behavior Disorders

Child Care

Animals in Schools and Daycare Settings (08/13/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
See also Child Care

Child Dental Health

Health Tip: Easing Teething Pain (10/09/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Kids Need to Stop Sucking Their Thumbs (10/02/2012, HealthDay)
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)
See also Child Dental Health

Child Development

Importance of Family Meals Questioned (10/09/2012, HealthDay)
Late-Preterm Babies Needing ICU Catch Up with Other Preemies (10/05/2012, HealthDay)
New TV WarningVideo (10/01/2012, HealthDay)
What Looks Like Play May Really Be a Science Experiment (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
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)
See also Child Development

Child Mental Health

More U.S. Kids Prescribed Off-Label Antipsychotics (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
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)
See also Child Mental Health

Child Nutrition

Can It! Soda Studies Cite Stronger Link to Obesity (09/21/2012, Reuters Health)
Too Much Salt Might Harm Kids' Health (09/17/2012, HealthDay)
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)
See also Child Nutrition

Child Safety

Nearly Half of Children with Autism Wander from Safety (10/08/2012, HealthDay)
Impact Tests Show Bike Helmets Protect Kids in Crashes (10/02/2012, HealthDay)
Many Pedestrians Hit by Cars Are Distracted by Mobile Devices (10/02/2012, HealthDay)
Doctors to Parents: No Trampolines (09/24/2012, HealthDay)
Trampoline SafetyVideo (09/24/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Leave Kids in the Car Alone (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
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)
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

Language Barrier Blocks Epidural Use in Childbirth (10/15/2012, HealthDay)
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)
See also Childbirth

Childbirth Problems

Obese Pregnant Women with Sleep Apnea May Have More Delivery Complications (09/25/2012, HealthDay)
Vaginal Delivery Safe for Head First Births Before 32 WeeksFrom the National Institutes of Health (09/21/2012, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
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)
See also Childbirth Problems

Childhood Brain Tumors

FDA Approves First Drug Formulated for Children with Rare Brain Tumor (09/21/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
See also Childhood Brain Tumors

Childhood Immunization

More Evidence Flu Shot Is Safe for the Egg-Allergic (10/09/2012, Reuters Health)
Follow-Up Lacking for Babies After Hepatitis B Vaccination (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
More Kids Opting Out of School-Required Vaccinations (09/19/2012, HealthDay)
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)
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

Parents May Be Taking Concussion Symptoms Too Lightly (10/12/2012, HealthDay)
Children and CT ConcernsVideo (10/09/2012, HealthDay)
Controversial Bone Product Often Used in Kids (10/09/2012, Reuters Health)
CT Scans of Kids in ER with Stomach Pain Skyrockets (10/08/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Manage Your Child's Allergy (10/05/2012, HealthDay)
Children Underrepresented in Clinical Drug Trials (10/01/2012, HealthDay)
U.S. Kids Exposed to 4 Hours of Background TV Daily (10/01/2012, HealthDay)
Mailed Kits May Prompt Parents to Protect Kids from Sun (09/30/2012, HealthDay)
Research Lacking on Drugs for Older Children with Autism, Study Finds (09/27/2012, HealthDay)
Antibiotics in Childhood May Increase Bowel Disease Risk (09/24/2012, HealthDay)
Race Doesn't Affect Injury Outcomes in Kids (09/20/2012, Reuters Health)
Pediatricians May Skip Kids' Blood Pressure Checks (09/18/2012, Reuters 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)
See also Children's Health

Choking

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

Cholesterol

Diet, Exercise May Boost 'Good' Cholesterol, Study Suggests (10/11/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: At Risk for High Cholesterol? (10/08/2012, HealthDay)
Sesame and Rice Bran Oil Lowers Blood Pressure, Improves Cholesterol (09/19/2012, American Heart Association)
Genomics and Heart Disease (09/17/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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

Wondering About Your Hospital's Quality? Ask a Nurse (10/11/2012, HealthDay)
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 Fatigue Syndrome

New Study Debunks Virus Theory for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (09/18/2012, HealthDay)
See also Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Kidney Disease

Home Dialysis an Option for Some with Chronic Kidney Disease (10/04/2012, HealthDay)
New Symptoms Tied to Death Risk in Severe Kidney Disease (09/26/2012, HealthDay)
See also Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain May Cost U.S. $635 Billion a Year (09/14/2012, HealthDay)
More Evidence Acupuncture Can Ease Chronic Pain (09/10/2012, 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)
See also Circumcision

Climate Change

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

Clinical Trials

Children Underrepresented in Clinical Drug Trials (10/01/2012, HealthDay)
Doctors Biased Against Drug Company Research, Study Finds (09/19/2012, HealthDay)
More Drug Trials Needed for Conditions Affecting Kids (07/25/2012, HealthDay)
See also Clinical Trials

Cold and Cough Medicines

Chronic Cough Responds to Epilepsy Drug, Study Finds (08/28/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cold and Cough Medicines

College Health

Consistent Criteria for Sports Concussion Might Aid Diagnosis (10/12/2012, HealthDay)
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)
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)
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)
See also Colonoscopy

Colorectal Cancer

B Vitamin Supplements Don't Affect Colon Cancer Risk (10/12/2012, HealthDay)
Coffee May Speed Up Bowel Recovery from Colon Surgery (10/12/2012, HealthDay)
Rural Colon Cancer Patients Fare Worse (10/03/2012, HealthDay)
Survival Rates for Colon Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy Improve with Addition of Oxaliplatin (10/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Colorectal Cancer (09/27/2012, Food and Drug Administration)
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)
See also Colorectal Cancer

Common Cold

For People with Lung Disease, Colds Are Worse with School Kids Around (10/05/2012, HealthDay)
Surviving Cold SeasonVideo (10/03/2012, HealthDay)
Extra Vitamin D May Not Help Ward Off Colds (10/02/2012, Reuters Health)
Vitamin D May Thwart Kids' Winter Colds (08/23/2012, 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

Science Reveals Secrets of Hypnosis (10/10/2012, HealthDay)
Breathing Technique Fails to Ease Hot Flashes (09/14/2012, Reuters Health)
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)
See also Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Concussion

Consistent Criteria for Sports Concussion Might Aid Diagnosis (10/12/2012, HealthDay)
Parents May Be Taking Concussion Symptoms Too Lightly (10/12/2012, HealthDay)
Football and Brain Cell DamageVideo (09/06/2012, 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)

For People with Lung Disease, Colds Are Worse with School Kids Around (10/05/2012, HealthDay)
Water Exercise Boosts Endurance in COPD (10/05/2012, Reuters Health)
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)
See also Coping with Chronic Illness

Coping with Disasters

Spike in Heart Failures Follows Japan's 2011 Quake (09/27/2012, Reuters Health)
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

New MRI Might Help Spot Heart Disease Early (10/09/2012, HealthDay)
State Regulations Tied to Drop in Common Heart Procedure (10/09/2012, HealthDay)
Year of Taking Risky Blood Thinners May Be Unnecessary After Stent Surgery (09/20/2012, HealthDay)
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

Cough

Health Tip: Treating a Chronic Cough (09/26/2012, HealthDay)
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)
See also CPR

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Diagnosis of Rare Brain Disorder May Take Months (09/27/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

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

Antibiotics in Childhood May Increase Bowel Disease Risk (09/24/2012, HealthDay)
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

Children and CT ConcernsVideo (10/09/2012, HealthDay)
CT Scans of Kids in ER with Stomach Pain Skyrockets (10/08/2012, HealthDay)
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)
See also CT Scans

Cystic Fibrosis

Differences Seen in Lung Microbes of Cystic Fibrosis Patients (09/26/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cystic Fibrosis

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