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Caffeine

Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds (02/01/2013, HealthDay)
ER Visits Linked to Energy Drinks Double (01/16/2013, HealthDay)
Caffeine Linked to Leaky Bladder in Men (01/15/2013, Reuters Health)
How Much Caffeine in That Supplement? Hard to Tell (01/08/2013, HealthDay)
Coffee May Lower Risk of Death from Mouth Cancer (12/11/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is Caffeine Giving You the Jitters? (11/30/2012, HealthDay)
Caffeine-Diabetes Link Still Unresolved (11/25/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Caffeine

Calcium

Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women (02/13/2013, HealthDay)
Could Too Much Calcium Be Bad for Your Heart? (02/04/2013, Reuters Health)
Vitamin D, Calcium Disappoint in Dementia Study (12/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Calcium from Food Linked to Lower Risk for Prostate Cancer (12/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Calcium

Cancer

Alcohol and Cancer Connection?Video (02/15/2013, HealthDay)
No Increased Cancer Risk After IVF (02/15/2013, Reuters Health)
Alcohol Blamed for 1 in Every 30 Cancer Deaths (02/14/2013, HealthDay)
On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds (02/08/2013, HealthDay)
Benefits of CT Scans May Outweigh Cancer Risk for Young Adults (02/05/2013, HealthDay)
Cancer Rates Dropping Among Black Americans (02/05/2013, HealthDay)
High Doses of Folic Acid Not Tied to Cancer Risk (01/25/2013, Reuters Health)
Quitting Smoking Before Cancer Surgery Best, Study Finds (01/25/2013, HealthDay)
Vaccines Might Become Another Way to Fight Cancer (01/18/2013, HealthDay)
Poor People Participate in Cancer Trials Less Often (01/09/2013, Reuters Health)
U.S. Cancer RatesVideo (01/08/2013, HealthDay)
Rate of Death from Cancer Continues to Drop (01/07/2013, American Cancer Society)
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall (01/07/2013, HealthDay)
Email Reminders Encourage End-of-Life Talks (01/03/2013, Reuters Health)
Going Online for Info May Reflect a Pro-Active Stance Against Cancer (12/28/2012, HealthDay)
Tumor Boards May Add Little to VA Cancer Care (12/28/2012, Reuters Health)
Cancer PreventionVideo (12/27/2012, HealthDay)
U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Dropping (12/27/2012, HealthDay)
Children of Older Parents with Cancer May Be at Risk, Too (12/21/2012, HealthDay)
Report Studies Link between World Trade Center Exposure and Cancer Risk (12/20/2012, American Cancer Society)
Cancer ConcernsVideo (12/19/2012, HealthDay)
For Psychiatric Patients, Cancer Is Often Spotted Too Late (12/19/2012, HealthDay)
Some Cancer Risks Higher in 9/11 Recovery Workers (12/18/2012, HealthDay)
Cancer Costs Billions Yearly in U.S. Worker Productivity (12/17/2012, HealthDay)
In Challenge to Personalized Cancer Care, DNA Isn't All-Powerful (12/13/2012, Reuters Health)
Fewer Cancer Patients Pick CPR After Video Demo (12/12/2012, Reuters Health)
Men More Likely to Die of Cancer (12/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Treat Nutrition and Cancer Research Cautiously (12/05/2012, Reuters Health)
After Parent's Cancer Death, One in Five Kids Self-Injure (12/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Fewer Poor Cancer Patients Referred for Drug Trials (12/04/2012, Reuters Health)
Your Diet and Your HealthVideo (11/30/2012, HealthDay)
New DNA-Based Blood Test May Spot Signs of Cancer (11/29/2012, HealthDay)
Colorful Fruits, Vegetables May Be Key to Cancer-Fighting Diet (11/26/2012, HealthDay)
Routine Checkups Don't Cut Cancer, Heart Deaths (11/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cancer

Cancer Chemotherapy

NIH Study Finds Increases in Risk of Certain Leukemias Related to TreatmentFrom the National Institutes of Health (02/14/2013, National Cancer Institute)
Vaccine with Drug Payload Shows Promise Against Tumors (02/11/2013, HealthDay)
Cancer Drug Doesn't Speed Up Tumor Growth, Researchers Say (02/07/2013, HealthDay)
FDA Issues Another Warning on Fake Version of Cancer Drug Avastin (02/06/2013, HealthDay)
Hoping to Ease Shortage, FDA Fast-Tracks Generic Form of Cancer Drug (02/04/2013, HealthDay)
Chemo Pills Effective, But Patients May Skip Doses (01/17/2013, HealthDay)
Some Cancer Docs Say Their Income Tied to Treatments (12/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Study Examines Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes (12/13/2012, HealthDay)
Avastin Shows No Benefit for Earlier Colon Cancer: Study (12/11/2012, HealthDay)
'Chemo Brain' May Occur Before Treatment Even Starts (12/07/2012, HealthDay)
For Aggressive Breast Cancer, Chemo May Work Better in the Young (12/06/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cancer Chemotherapy

Cancer in Children

Children of Older Parents with Cancer May Be at Risk, Too (12/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cancer in Children

Cancer--Living with Cancer

Cancer-Related Fatigue Often Overlooked, Study Finds (12/27/2012, HealthDay)
Cancer During the Holidays (12/03/2012, American Cancer Society)
See also Cancer--Living with Cancer

Carbohydrates

''High-Glycemic'' Foods Tied to Diabetes Risk (02/14/2013, Reuters Health)
Not All Whole Grain Products Are Created Equal, Study Claims (01/17/2013, HealthDay)
Cut Back on Sugar to Lose Some Weight (01/16/2013, HealthDay)
Diet Drinks Tied to Depression Risk in Older Adults (01/08/2013, HealthDay)
Is Fructose Making People Fat? (01/02/2013, HealthDay)
Whole Grains Linked to Lower Prediabetes Risk (12/20/2012, Reuters Health)
Diabetes Rates Higher in Countries Using Lots of High Fructose Corn Syrup (11/27/2012, HealthDay)
Caffeine-Diabetes Link Still Unresolved (11/25/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Carbohydrates

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Tips on Protecting Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (11/28/2012, Environmental Protection Agency)
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards Rise in Colder Weather (11/25/2012, HealthDay)
See also Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Cardiac Arrest

Many Hospitalized Chidren Who Require Prolonged CPR Survive (01/21/2013, American Heart Association)
Inserting Breathing Tube May Not Be Best for Victims of Cardiac Arrest (01/15/2013, HealthDay)
Implanted Heart Devices Have Real-World Benefits (01/04/2013, HealthDay)
Chest Compression-Only CPR Shows Long-Term Benefit (12/20/2012, Reuters Health)
Survival Tripled for Hospitalized U.S. Kids with Cardiac Arrest (12/18/2012, HealthDay)
Mental Health Scars Common After Cardiac Arrest (12/13/2012, Reuters Health)
Even Moderate Smoking Associated with Sudden Death Risk in Women (12/11/2012, American Heart Association)
See also Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Early Scheduling Gets More Patients to Cardiac Rehab (12/28/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Get Ready for Cardiac Rehab (12/12/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cardiac Rehabilitation

Caregivers

Self-Esteem, Optimism Help When Caring for Spouse After Stroke (02/07/2013, HealthDay)
Same Factors Influence Depression in Stroke Patients, Spouse Caregivers (02/06/2013, American Heart Association)
See also Caregivers

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Health Tip: Coping with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (12/28/2012, HealthDay)
See also Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cervical Cancer

Avastin May Help Boost Survival with Aggressive Cervical Cancer (02/08/2013, HealthDay)
Bevacizumab Significantly Improves Survival for Patients with Recurrent and Metastatic Cervical CancerFrom the National Institutes of Health (02/07/2013, National Cancer Institute)
How Cervical Cancer Vaccines Came to Be (01/18/2013, HealthDay)
More Women Getting Pap Tests As Recommended (01/03/2013, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Clearing up the Confusion on When to Get a Pap Test (01/02/2013, HealthDay)
'Hidden' HPV May Reactivate in Older Women, Study Suggests (12/13/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cervical Cancer

Cervix Disorders

More Women Getting Pap Tests As Recommended (01/03/2013, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
See also Cervix Disorders

Cesarean Section

C-Section Babies More Likely to Become Overweight (12/12/2012, Reuters Health)
No Single Strategy Is Uniformly Successful in Reducing Cesarean Sections (12/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Cesarean Section

Chest Pain

Heart Attack Patients Do Better If They Had Chest Pain First (02/06/2013, HealthDay)
See also Chest Pain

Chickenpox

Health Tip: Some Shouldn't Get a Chickenpox Vaccine (12/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also Chickenpox

Child Abuse

Childhood Abuse May Be Tied to Uterine Fibroids (01/30/2013, HealthDay)
Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma (12/19/2012, HealthDay)
Child Abuse in U.S. Declines for 5th Straight Year (12/13/2012, HealthDay)
Violence in a Soldier's Past May Up PTSD Risk (11/29/2012, HealthDay)
See also Child Abuse

Child Behavior Disorders

Day Care May Not Raise Behavior Woes in Kids After All (02/08/2013, HealthDay)
Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Woes in Kids (12/19/2012, HealthDay)
Iron May Prevent Behavioral Issues in Small Babies (12/10/2012, Reuters Health)
Teen Behavior Problems, Not Depression, Tied to Lower Grades (11/29/2012, HealthDay)
See also Child Behavior Disorders

Child Care

Day Care May Not Raise Behavior Woes in Kids After All (02/08/2013, HealthDay)
See also Child Care

Child Dental Health

Early Dental Care Can Help Keep Kids Smiling for Years to Come (02/10/2013, HealthDay)
See also Child Dental Health

Child Development

Those Childhood Piano Lessons Should Start Early (02/14/2013, HealthDay)
'Hovering' Moms May Take Fun out of Play (02/13/2013, HealthDay)
First-Born May Be at Greater Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension (02/12/2013, HealthDay)
Parents and PraiseVideo (02/12/2013, HealthDay)
No Sign That Omega-3s Benefit Babies' Brains (02/08/2013, Reuters Health)
Study Links Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy to Lower IQ (01/23/2013, HealthDay)
Study Tracks Kids' Brain Activity While Watching 'Sesame Street' (01/03/2013, HealthDay)
Early Language Skills Reduce Preschool Tantrums, Study Finds (12/20/2012, HealthDay)
Mothers' Pre-Pregnancy Weight Tied To Kids' IQ, Study Says (12/12/2012, HealthDay)
Is Childhood Intelligence Linked to Pain Problems in Adulthood? (12/04/2012, HealthDay)
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Poor Reading Skills in Kids (11/27/2012, HealthDay)
See also Child Development

Child Mental Health

Little Known on How to Best Help Kids After Trauma (02/11/2013, HealthDay)
Father-Child ConnectionVideo (01/07/2013, HealthDay)
Psychiatry Gets Revised Diagnostic Manual (12/03/2012, HealthDay)
Experts Call for Mental Illness Screening for Children (11/28/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Child Mental Health

Child Nutrition

Don't Overlook Eating Issues Tied to Autism, Study Warns (02/09/2013, HealthDay)
Rules Call for Swing to Healthier Snacks in Schools (02/01/2013, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Snack on Fruits and Veggies (01/18/2013, HealthDay)
Childhood Obesity Rates Drop in New York City, Los Angeles (01/17/2013, HealthDay)
Fast Food Tied to Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids (01/14/2013, HealthDay)
Video Games Fail to Stoke Kids' Appetite for Fruit (01/03/2013, Reuters Health)
Make Holiday Meals Safe for Kids with Food Allergies (12/24/2012, HealthDay)
Family Meals Encourage Kids to Eat More Veggies, Fruit (12/20/2012, HealthDay)
Veggies and Cheese as Filling as Chips for Kids, with Fewer Calories (12/18/2012, HealthDay)
New Milk MessageVideo (12/17/2012, HealthDay)
Could Kids' Salt Intake Affect Their Weight? (12/10/2012, HealthDay)
U.S. Diets Not Up to U.S. Standards (11/29/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Child Nutrition

Child Safety

Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe in Cold Weather (01/31/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Minimize Pesticide Exposure (01/31/2013, HealthDay)
Poorer Neighborhoods Often Have Less Safe Playgrounds (01/21/2013, HealthDay)
Tips to Keep Kids Safe, Warm During Winter (01/19/2013, HealthDay)
Safer Roads near Schools May Mean Fewer Kids Struck by Cars (01/14/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Keep Your Baby's Crib Safe (12/25/2012, HealthDay)
Five Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday (12/14/2012, American Academy of Ophthalmology)
Make Sure Toys You Buy Are Safe for Tots (11/30/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Hot Water Burns (11/29/2012, HealthDay)
Bad BounceVideo (11/26/2012, HealthDay)
Bounce House-Related Injuries on the Rise in U.S (11/26/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Child Safety

Childbirth

Self-Hypnosis Fails to Reduce Epidural Use During Labor (12/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Sex Won't Bring on Labor (11/21/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Childbirth

Childbirth Problems

Progesterone Shots May Not Prevent Preterm Birth of Twins (02/14/2013, HealthDay)
Study Links Smoking Bans to Fewer Pre-Term Births (02/14/2013, Reuters Health)
Breathing Program May Help Save Newborns' Lives (01/21/2013, Reuters Health)
See also Childbirth Problems

Childhood Immunization

Vaccinating Kids Against Common Gut Bug Helps Shield Adults Too (01/24/2013, HealthDay)
Close to Half of Kids Late Receiving Vaccines (01/21/2013, Reuters Health)
Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Safe, Report Says (01/16/2013, HealthDay)
Study Finds Low Flu Vaccine Rates in U.S. Kids (01/15/2013, HealthDay)
Thigh Is Safer Vaccination Site than Arm for Toddlers, Study Finds (01/14/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Some Shouldn't Get a Chickenpox Vaccine (12/11/2012, HealthDay)
See also Childhood Immunization

Children's Health

Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital (02/13/2013, HealthDay)
Nearsighted Kids May Get Worse in Winter (02/11/2013, Reuters Health)
Stroke During Childhood May Raise Risk for Epilepsy, Study Says (02/07/2013, HealthDay)
Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan (02/01/2013, HealthDay)
Type 1 Diabetes Rising in Kids (02/01/2013, Reuters Health)
High Blood Pressure in Kids May Be Less Common Than Thought (01/29/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Protect Kids from Flu (01/21/2013, HealthDay)
More U.S. Children Diagnosed with ADHD (01/21/2013, HealthDay)
How to Tell If Your Child Is Too Sick for School (01/20/2013, HealthDay)
Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds (01/17/2013, HealthDay)
Wait to Remove Kids' Infected Adenoids (01/17/2013, Reuters Health)
For Some Children, Autism Symptoms May Fade with Age (01/16/2013, HealthDay)
Fast Food Tied to Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids (01/14/2013, HealthDay)
Screen Time and SleepVideo (01/14/2013, HealthDay)
Screen Time near Bedtime Means Less Sleep for Kids (01/14/2013, HealthDay)
Heart Muscle Cells Regenerate in Kids, Research Shows (01/11/2013, HealthDay)
Safe Ways to Relieve Your Young Child's Flu Symptoms (01/11/2013, HealthDay)
Screen Time Not Linked to Kids' Physical Activity (01/10/2013, Reuters Health)
High BPA Levels in Kids Linked to Risk for Heart, Kidney Damage (01/09/2013, HealthDay)
U.S. Children's Hospitals Treating More Complex, Expensive Conditions (12/27/2012, HealthDay)
Some Kids Abusing Common Baking Ingredients (12/26/2012, HealthDay)
Poor Children Have Highest In-Hospital Death Rate (12/20/2012, Reuters Health)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Repetitive Stress Injury (12/19/2012, HealthDay)
Survival Tripled for Hospitalized U.S. Kids with Cardiac Arrest (12/18/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Shopping for Children's Shoes (12/13/2012, HealthDay)
Brain Changes Continue After Child's Concussion (12/12/2012, 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)
Kids with HIV at Risk of Heart Disease, Study Says (12/05/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Make Sure Kids Get Enough Water (12/04/2012, HealthDay)
More U.S. Kids Get High-Radiation Scans, Study Says (12/03/2012, HealthDay)
HIV Drug Combo May Help Prevent Malaria Reinfection (11/28/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: What's Behind Frequent Nosebleeds? (11/27/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Treating a Nosebleed (11/26/2012, HealthDay)
U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Amount of Sleep (11/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Secondhand Smoke Very Unhealthy for Kids in Cars (11/22/2012, HealthDay)
See also Children's Health

Chlamydia Infections

Homeless and Underserved Women May Not Be Receiving Empiric Treatment for Chlamydia (12/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Chlamydia Infections

Choking

Health Tip: Keep Kids from Choking Hazards (12/19/2012, HealthDay)
See also Choking

Cholesterol

Juxtapid Approved for LDL Cholesterol Condition (01/02/2013, HealthDay)
Statins Plus Exercise Best at Lowering Cholesterol, Study Finds (11/28/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cholesterol

Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

Docs' 'Cultural Competence' May Boost HIV Care (01/17/2013, HealthDay)
See also Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

Chronic Bronchitis

Health Tip: Treating Bronchitis (11/27/2012, HealthDay)
See also Chronic Bronchitis

Chronic Kidney Disease

Limited Evidence of Benefit of Interventions during Early Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (12/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Kidney Disease More Severe in Blacks Than Others (11/29/2012, HealthDay)
See also Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Experimental Drug Effective for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (12/03/2012, American Cancer Society)
See also Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Chronic Pain

'Love Hormone' May Aid Women's Recovery After Childbirth (01/03/2013, HealthDay)
Is Childhood Intelligence Linked to Pain Problems in Adulthood? (12/04/2012, HealthDay)
See also Chronic Pain

Circumcision

Uncircumcised Boys and Men May Face More UTIs (12/07/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Circumcision

Cleft Lip and Palate

Thousands of U.S. Babies Born with Cleft Lip, Palate Each Year (12/31/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cleft Lip and Palate

Climate Change

Will Climate Change Mean Worse Flu Seasons? (02/01/2013, HealthDay)
Climate Change May Bring Another Mosquito-Borne Illness to U.S. (01/03/2013, HealthDay)
See also Climate Change

Clinical Trials

Poor People Participate in Cancer Trials Less Often (01/09/2013, Reuters Health)
Fewer Poor Cancer Patients Referred for Drug Trials (12/04/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Clinical Trials

Clostridium Difficile Infections

Feces Transplant May Help Relieve Severe Diarrhea (01/16/2013, Reuters Health)
Unneeded Antibiotics May Lead To Diarrheal Illness, Study Finds (01/15/2013, HealthDay)
Trained Beagle Sniffs Out Troublesome Hospital Infection (12/14/2012, HealthDay)
One-Third of Patients with Hospital-Acquired Infections Are Readmitted within 1 Year (12/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Clostridium Difficile Infections

Cocaine

Many Cocaine Deaths Determined by Genes, Study Says (01/30/2013, HealthDay)
See also Cocaine

Cold and Cough Medicines

Doubling up on Cold, Flu Remedies May Harm Liver (01/30/2013, HealthDay)
Don't Double Up on Acetaminophen (01/24/2013, Food and Drug Administration)
See also Cold and Cough Medicines

College Health

Hyper-Parents Can Make College Aged Children Depressed-Study (02/13/2013, Reuters Health)
Phys Ed Requirements Disappearing at 4-Year Colleges (01/11/2013, HealthDay)
Simple Awareness Reduces College Food Waste (01/11/2013, Reuters Health)
College Kids Not So Smart About Flu Shots, Study Finds (12/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also College Health

Colonic Diseases

Patients Urged to Watch for Trouble After Colon Surgery (02/13/2013, HealthDay)
Wound Infections from Colon Surgery May Raise Risk for Blood Clots (01/18/2013, HealthDay)
See also Colonic Diseases

Colonic Polyps

Do UK Guidelines Catch More Colon Polyps Than U.S.? (12/19/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Colonic Polyps

Colonoscopy

Do UK Guidelines Catch More Colon Polyps Than U.S.? (12/19/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Colonoscopy

Colorectal Cancer

Too Much Sitting May Lower Odds of Surviving Colon Cancer (01/23/2013, HealthDay)
'Microbeads' May Boost Survival in Advanced Colon Cancer Patients (01/21/2013, HealthDay)
U.S. Minorities Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening (01/15/2013, HealthDay)
Brief Life Expectancy Should Rule out Certain Cancer Screenings (01/09/2013, HealthDay)
Elderly Colon Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy After Surgery Are at Risk for Various Toxicities (01/01/2013, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Web-Based Info May Not Increase Cancer Screening (12/28/2012, Reuters Health)
Web-Based Info May Not Increase Cancer Screening (12/26/2012, Reuters Health)
Do UK Guidelines Catch More Colon Polyps Than U.S.? (12/19/2012, Reuters Health)
Unhealthy Snacks Tied to Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk (12/17/2012, HealthDay)
Avastin Shows No Benefit for Earlier Colon Cancer: Study (12/11/2012, HealthDay)
Fighting Colon CancerVideo (12/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also Colorectal Cancer

Common Cold

Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection (02/07/2013, HealthDay)
How to Tell If Your Child Is Too Sick for School (01/20/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You Have a Cold (01/11/2013, HealthDay)
See also Common Cold

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Tai Chi Exercise May Reduce Falls in Adult Stroke Survivors (02/06/2013, American Heart Association)
Yoga May Aid People with Irregular Heart Rhythm (01/30/2013, Reuters Health)
Self-Hypnosis Fails to Reduce Epidural Use During Labor (12/06/2012, Reuters Health)
Study Links Relaxation Method to Reduced Hot Flashes (11/30/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Compulsive Gambling

Meds May Spur Compulsive Behaviors in Some Parkinson's Patients (01/07/2013, HealthDay)
See also Compulsive Gambling

Concussion

Gridiron Danger?Video (01/17/2013, HealthDay)
Multiple Concussions Could Up Depression Risk in Former NFL Players (01/16/2013, HealthDay)
Link Between Concussions, Dementia is Complex (01/07/2013, Reuters Health)
U.S. Launches Study into Youth Sports Concussions (01/07/2013, Reuters Health)
Second Hit Leaves Young Football Player in Wheelchair (01/02/2013, HealthDay)
Brain Changes Continue After Child's Concussion (12/12/2012, HealthDay)
Concussions Affect Children's Brains Even after Symptoms Subside (12/12/2012, Society for Neuroscience)
Scans Spot Brain Changes in Patients with Concussion Syndrome (11/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Concussion

Congenital Heart Defects

Children with Heart Devices and Their Parents Struggle with Quality of Life (12/04/2012, American Heart Association)
See also Congenital Heart Defects

Constipation

Constipation Treatments Not Equally Effective: Review (01/28/2013, HealthDay)
See also Constipation

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

6.3% of U.S. Adults Report Having COPD (11/26/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
15 Million in U.S. Have COPD, a Lung Disease (11/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Coping with Disasters

Heart Attack Pattern Shifted After Katrina (01/10/2013, Reuters Health)
Parents Key to Easing Psychological Impact of Conn. Shootings (12/14/2012, HealthDay)
SAMHSA Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events (12/14/2012, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
See also Coping with Disasters

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Recent Ex-Smokers May Fare Worse After Heart Bypass (01/02/2013, HealthDay)
See also Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Coronary Artery Disease

One in 12 in Military Has Clogged Heart Arteries (12/28/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Coronary Artery Disease

Cosmetics

New Technology Could Make Antioxidants in Skin Care Products More Effective (02/05/2013, American Academy of Dermatology)
Inked and Regretful: Removing Tattoos (01/30/2013, Food and Drug Administration)
See also Cosmetics

Cough

Patient Education Helps Prevent Overuse of Antibiotics for Cough, Study Finds (01/18/2013, HealthDay)
Coughs Take Longer to Clear Up than People Think (01/14/2013, Reuters Health)
Most Coughs Don't Respond to Antibiotics, Study Confirms (12/19/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cough

CPR

Many Hospitalized Chidren Who Require Prolonged CPR Survive (01/21/2013, American Heart Association)
Chest Compression-Only CPR Shows Long-Term Benefit (12/20/2012, Reuters Health)
Fewer Cancer Patients Pick CPR After Video Demo (12/12/2012, Reuters Health)
Compression-Only CPR Improves Survival with Good Brain Function (12/10/2012, American Heart Association)
Compression-Only CPR Improves Survival with Good Brain Function (12/10/2012, American Heart Association)
Eliminating Mouth-to-Mouth Boosts CPR Results (12/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also CPR

Critical Care

Some Stroke Patients Whose Life Support Is Withdrawn May Have Achieved a Less-Than-Ideal But Acceptable Recovery (02/07/2013, American Heart Association)
Study Shows Unassisted Method Works Best to Restore Independent Breathing in Patients on VentilatorsFrom the National Institutes of Health (01/25/2013, National Institute of Nursing Research)
Patients Transferred to the Intensive Care Unit within 24 Hours of Admission to a Hospital Room Have High Risk of Dying (12/01/2012, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
See also Critical Care

Crohn's Disease

Scientists Now See 200 Genes Linked to Crohn's Disease (12/19/2012, HealthDay)
See also Crohn's Disease

CT Scans

Benefits of CT Scans May Outweigh Cancer Risk for Young Adults (02/05/2013, HealthDay)
Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan (02/01/2013, HealthDay)
Next-Generation CT Scanner Provides Better Images with Minimal RadiationFrom the National Institutes of Health (01/31/2013, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
Many People Unaware of Radiation Risk from CT Scans (01/03/2013, Reuters Health)
With Testicular Cancer, CT Scan Benefit May Beat Risks (12/18/2012, HealthDay)
Study Questions Standard of Care for Head Trauma (12/12/2012, HealthDay)
Study: Chest CT Scans May Increase Breast Cancer Risk (11/27/2012, HealthDay)
See also CT Scans

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Patients Struggle to Exercise (11/30/2012, HealthDay)
See also Cystic Fibrosis

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