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(02/14/2013, National Cancer Institute)

Advance Directives

Advance Care Planning: For You, for Your Family (12/17/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

African-American Health

Obese Black Women at Higher Risk for Having Very Large Babies (02/14/2013, HealthDay)

Women's Vitamin D Needs Don't Vary by Race, Study Finds (02/12/2013, HealthDay)

Southern Diet Might Explain the 'Stroke Belt' (02/07/2013, HealthDay)

Cancer Rates Dropping Among Black Americans (02/05/2013, HealthDay)

Gay Black Men Often Face Added Family Hurdles When Coming Out (02/01/2013, HealthDay)

Blacks Less Likely to Receive Kidney Transplant Early On, Study Finds (01/31/2013, HealthDay)

Childhood Abuse May Be Tied to Uterine Fibroids (01/30/2013, HealthDay)

Segregation Tied to More Lung Cancer Deaths (01/17/2013, Reuters Health)

Weight-Lifting May Boost Heart Health in Black Men (01/03/2013, HealthDay)

Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma (12/19/2012, HealthDay)

Rate of New HIV Infections Drops for First Time Among Black Women: CDC (12/19/2012, HealthDay)

Exercise Excuses Video

(12/18/2012, HealthDay)

High Blood Pressure Poses Bigger Stroke Risk for Blacks, Study Says (12/14/2012, HealthDay)

Less Mental Decline Seen in Older Blacks Who Went Hungry as Kids (12/14/2012, HealthDay)

Regular Exercise May Add Years to Life, Study Finds (12/11/2012, HealthDay)

Racial Disparities Still Seen in Use of Breast Cancer Treatments (12/05/2012, HealthDay)

Living in Hispanic or Black Communities Increases Risk for Obesity (12/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Kidney Disease More Severe in Blacks Than Others (11/29/2012, HealthDay)

After Surgery

Patients Urged to Watch for Trouble After Colon Surgery (02/13/2013, HealthDay)

Air Pollution

Smoggy Air Tied to Heart Attacks (02/17/2013, HealthDay)

Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Tied to Tinier Babies (02/06/2013, HealthDay)

Airborne Toxins Down, But Overall Pollutant Levels Rising: EPA (01/16/2013, HealthDay)

Reductions in Wood-Burning Stoves Tied to Lower Death Rates (01/09/2013, HealthDay)

Cleaner Air in U.S. Boosting Life Expectancy, Study Finds (12/06/2012, HealthDay)

Study Sees Possible Link Between Air Pollution and Autism Risk (11/26/2012, HealthDay)

Alcohol

Alcohol and Cancer Connection? Video

(02/15/2013, HealthDay)

Drinking Can Derail Women's Efforts to Quit Smoking (02/15/2013, HealthDay)

Alcohol Blamed for 1 in Every 30 Cancer Deaths (02/14/2013, HealthDay)

Lower Drinking Age May Raise Chances of Bingeing Later (02/08/2013, HealthDay)

American Indians at Heightened Risk for Suicide After Heavy Drinking (02/05/2013, HealthDay)

Diet Drinks as Mixers May Make for More Potent Cocktails (02/05/2013, HealthDay)

Drinking Imbalance Could Put Marriage on the Rocks (02/05/2013, HealthDay)

'Nightcaps' Don't Help You Sleep Better After All (01/23/2013, HealthDay)

Smoking Might Make Hangovers Worse (12/05/2012, HealthDay)

Drug, Alcohol Abuse Tied to Early-Life Strokes (11/29/2012, Reuters Health)

Do Drunks Have to Go to the Emergency Room? (11/22/2012, Reuters Health)

Alcoholism

Doctors Often Miss Signs of Problem Drinking in Patients, Study Finds (01/15/2013, HealthDay)

Allergy

People with Egg Allergy Can Safely Get Flu Shot (01/23/2013, HealthDay)

Fast Food Tied to Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids (01/14/2013, HealthDay)

Health Tip: Control Allergies During the Holidays (12/20/2012, HealthDay)

Tips for Warding Off Winter Allergies (11/23/2012, HealthDay)

Alzheimer's Caregivers

Studies of Alzheimer's Caregivers May Overlook Non-Spouses (12/26/2012, HealthDay)

Alzheimer's Disease

Women with Alzheimer's-Linked Gene Show Faster Cell Aging (02/13/2013, HealthDay)

Alzheimer's to Triple by 2050 As Baby Boomers Age (02/06/2013, Reuters Health)

Mind Altering Exercise Video

(02/05/2013, HealthDay)

PET Scans Helpful, But Not Definitive for Alzheimer's Diagnosis (01/28/2013, HealthDay)

NIH-Supported Alzheimer's Studies to Focus on Innovative Treatments From the National Institutes of Health

(01/14/2013, National Institute on Aging)

U.S. Launches Extensive Alzheimer's Studies (01/14/2013, HealthDay)

Future Astronauts May Be Exposed to Alzheimer's Risk Factor (01/02/2013, HealthDay)

Combination of Imaging Exams Improves Alzheimer's Diagnosis (12/11/2012, Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Can Brightly Colored Fruits, Veggies Protect Against ALS? (01/29/2013, HealthDay)

Scientists ID Gene That Shows Progression in ALS Patients (12/12/2012, HealthDay)

Angioplasty

Giving Plavix Before Angioplasty May Cut Heart Attack Risk (12/18/2012, HealthDay)

Animal Bites

Health Tip: When an Animal Bite Becomes Infected (12/07/2012, HealthDay)

Animal Diseases and Your Health

Reindeer May Deliver More Than Presents (12/19/2012, HealthDay)

Health Tip: Prevent Disease from Pets (12/18/2012, HealthDay)

Germ in Cat Feces May Affect Human Brain, Behavior (12/10/2012, HealthDay)

Hunters: Protect Yourself from Brucellosis (11/26/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

See also Animal Diseases and Your Health

Antibiotics

Patient Education Helps Prevent Overuse of Antibiotics for Cough, Study Finds (01/18/2013, HealthDay)

Health Tip: Take Antibiotics Only When Needed (01/17/2013, HealthDay)

Unneeded Antibiotics May Lead To Diarrheal Illness, Study Finds (01/15/2013, HealthDay)

Coughs Take Longer to Clear Up than People Think (01/14/2013, Reuters Health)

Office Reminders Help Limit Unnecessary Antibiotics (01/14/2013, Reuters Health)

Health Tip: Antibiotic Resistance Is Dangerous (01/11/2013, HealthDay)

Treatment-Resistant Gonorrhea Threat Rises in North America (01/08/2013, Reuters Health)

Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer (12/28/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Most Coughs Don't Respond to Antibiotics, Study Confirms (12/19/2012, HealthDay)

How Long Should Men's Urinary Infections Be Treated? (12/05/2012, HealthDay)

Health Tip: Use Antibiotics Wisely (11/22/2012, HealthDay)

Antidepressants

Electrical Brain Stimulation Plus Drug Fights Depression (02/06/2013, HealthDay)

Imaging Biomarker Predicts Response to Rapid Antidepressant From the National Institutes of Health

(02/04/2013, National Institute of Mental Health)

Prescription of Antidepressants for Children and Adolescents by Office-Based Physicians Is Typically Done Off-Label (02/01/2013, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Antidepressants Celexa, Lexapro Tied to Irregular Heartbeat (01/30/2013, HealthDay)

Antidepressants Don't Raise Stillbirth Risk (01/02/2013, Reuters Health)

Headache and Nausea Most Common Side Effects among Adults and Adolescents Taking Antidepressants (01/01/2013, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Mood Drug No Help for Smoking Cessation in Prison Study (01/01/2013, Reuters Health)

Experimental Agent Briefly Eases Depression Rapidly in Test From the National Institutes of Health

(12/10/2012, National Institute of Mental Health)

Experimental Antidepressant Appears Quick-Acting, Safe (12/07/2012, HealthDay)

Treating Depression Video

(12/07/2012, HealthDay)

When Antidepressants Don't Work, Give Counseling a Try (12/07/2012, HealthDay)

FDA Pulls One Generic Form of Wellbutrin off the Market (12/05/2012, HealthDay)

Antidepressants May Lead to Fewer Seizures in People with Epilepsy (12/03/2012, HealthDay)

Medicare Part D Coverage Gap Reduces Antidepressant Use in the Elderly (12/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Hot Flashes May Return After Ending Antidepressant (11/29/2012, Reuters Health)

Antioxidants

Supplements of Red Wine Antioxidant Don't Help Obese Men (11/28/2012, HealthDay)

Anxiety

Money, Marriage and Your Health Video

(02/14/2013, HealthDay)

Jaw Pain Disorder Tied to Anxiety, Depression (01/23/2013, HealthDay)

Chronic Worry Linked to Higher Risk of PTSD (12/28/2012, HealthDay)

Aortic Aneurysm

Survival Equal in 2 Types of Abdominal Aneurysm Repair (12/21/2012, HealthDay)

Appendicitis

Hospital Type Linked to Racial Disparities in Kids with Appendicitis Complication (01/04/2013, HealthDay)

Speed Bumps May Aid Appendicitis Diagnosis (12/18/2012, HealthDay)

Arrhythmia

Antidepressants Celexa, Lexapro Tied to Irregular Heartbeat (01/30/2013, HealthDay)

Arthritis

Vitamin D May Not Relieve Arthritis Pain (01/08/2013, Reuters Health)

Health Tip: Feet That Hurt (12/10/2012, HealthDay)

Health Tip: If You've Got Knee Arthritis (12/07/2012, HealthDay)

Artificial Limbs

Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Hand Could Be Breakthrough (12/17/2012, HealthDay)

Asian-American Health

Native Hawaiians Have Bleeding Strokes at Earlier Age, Independent of Meth Use (02/06/2013, American Heart Association)

Asperger's Syndrome

Asperger's, Autism Not Linked to Violence (12/17/2012, HealthDay)

Asthma

Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma (01/30/2013, HealthDay)

Chronic Heartburn Could Spur Asthma in Some Patients (01/25/2013, HealthDay)

Health Tip: Does Asthma Affect Your Sleep? (01/25/2013, HealthDay)

One In Six Cases Of Adult Asthma May Be Linked To Workplace (01/22/2013, HealthDay)

Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Dangerous Lung Blockage (12/20/2012, HealthDay)

Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma (12/19/2012, HealthDay)

Asthma Symptoms May Vary During Menstrual Cycle (12/05/2012, Reuters Health)

Asthma in Children

Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising (01/25/2013, HealthDay)

No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma (01/15/2013, HealthDay)

Mother-to-Be's Pollen Exposure May Boost Asthma Risk in Baby (01/10/2013, HealthDay)

Fertility and Asthma Video

(12/06/2012, HealthDay)

Atherosclerosis

Kids with HIV at Risk of Heart Disease, Study Says (12/05/2012, HealthDay)

Atrial Fibrillation

Yoga May Aid People with Irregular Heart Rhythm (01/30/2013, Reuters Health)

Fish Oil Supplements Won't Prevent Irregular Heart Beat (12/20/2012, HealthDay)

Heart Drug Digoxin Tied to Higher Death Risk for Some Patients (11/28/2012, HealthDay)

Overactive Thyroid May Raise Risk for Common Irregular Heartbeat (11/28/2012, HealthDay)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD Treatments Not Working for Most Young Children (02/11/2013, HealthDay)

Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk (02/07/2013, HealthDay)

Non-Drug ADHD Treatments Don't Pan out in Study (01/30/2013, HealthDay)

Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Video

(01/30/2013, HealthDay)

ER Visits Linked to ADHD Meds Up Sharply (01/25/2013, HealthDay)

More U.S. Children Diagnosed with ADHD (01/21/2013, HealthDay)

ADHD Can Cause Lifelong Problems, Study Finds (12/10/2012, HealthDay)

Oxygen Deprivation in the Womb May Raise ADHD Risk (12/10/2012, HealthDay)

Continued Use of ADHD Drugs May Reduce Criminal Behavior, Study Says (11/21/2012, HealthDay)

See also Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Autism

Folic Acid in Pregnancy Tied to Lower Autism Risk (02/12/2013, Reuters Health)

Don't Overlook Eating Issues Tied to Autism, Study Warns (02/09/2013, HealthDay)

Infants' Inattentiveness Might Signal Later Autism, Study Says (02/08/2013, HealthDay)

Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk in Study (01/31/2013, HealthDay)

Prenatal Inflammation Linked to Autism Risk From the National Institutes of Health

(01/24/2013, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)

Autism Researchers Surprised by Impaired Brain Connections (01/16/2013, HealthDay)

For Some Children, Autism Symptoms May Fade with Age (01/16/2013, HealthDay)

Study Documents That Some Children Lose Autism Diagnosis From the National Institutes of Health

(01/15/2013, National Institute of Mental Health)

Researchers Link 25 New Gene Variants to Autism (01/14/2013, HealthDay)

Bullying Harms Kids with Autism, Parents Say (01/11/2013, HealthDay)

Chelation Doesn't Help Kids with Autism (12/21/2012, Reuters Health)

Genes Linked to Autism Seem to Have Strong Tendency to Mutate (12/20/2012, HealthDay)