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Fainting

Fainting in Healthy People May Be First Sign of Heart Trouble (12/12/2012, HealthDay)
See also Fainting

Falls

Psychiatric Drugs Tied to Falls in the Elderly (02/08/2013, Reuters Health)
New Tools Help Health Providers Reduce Patients' Risk of Falls (02/05/2013, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Poor Vision Can Isolate Seniors (12/17/2012, HealthDay)
See also Falls

Family Issues

Lasting Wedded Bliss May Lead to Better Health (02/15/2013, HealthDay)
Money, Marriage and Your HealthVideo (02/14/2013, HealthDay)
Do Teens with Happy Home Life Have Happier Marriages? (02/13/2013, HealthDay)
Marriage May Cut Heart Attack Risk for Both Spouses (01/31/2013, HealthDay)
Happy in Marriage, Heavier on the Scale? (01/22/2013, HealthDay)
'Not Fair!' How Sibling Fights May Lead to Later Mood Problems (12/20/2012, HealthDay)
See also Family Issues

Fatigue

Health Tip: If You're Always Tired (01/15/2013, HealthDay)
Cancer-Related Fatigue Often Overlooked, Study Finds (12/27/2012, HealthDay)
Nurses' Long Shifts May Have Downside (11/26/2012, HealthDay)
See also Fatigue

Female Infertility

No Increased Cancer Risk After IVF (02/15/2013, Reuters Health)
Blood Clots During Pregnancy More Likely After IVF, Study Says (01/16/2013, HealthDay)
See also Female Infertility

Fetal Health and Development

Helping Sleeping Moms-to-Be Breathe Easier May Benefit Baby (01/05/2013, HealthDay)
Oxygen Deprivation in the Womb May Raise ADHD Risk (12/10/2012, HealthDay)
Weighty IssueVideo (12/10/2012, HealthDay)
Plastics Chemical BPA Found in Fetal Livers (12/06/2012, HealthDay)
4D Scans Show Fetuses Yawn in the Womb (11/21/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Fetal Health and Development

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Often Missed in Men (12/27/2012, HealthDay)
See also Fibromyalgia

Fire Safety

Health Tip: Check Holiday Lights (12/13/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Choosing a Safe Christmas Tree (12/12/2012, HealthDay)
Toxic Chemicals in Many Couches Sold in U.S. (11/28/2012, HealthDay)
Home Is Where the Hearth Is (11/21/2012, HealthDay)
See also Fire Safety

Flu

Flu Levels Continue to Fall, CDC Says (02/15/2013, HealthDay)
Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says (02/08/2013, HealthDay)
Three NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials Test Influenza TreatmentsFrom the National Institutes of Health (02/05/2013, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
Beware of Fraudulent Flu Products (02/01/2013, Food and Drug Administration)
Will Climate Change Mean Worse Flu Seasons? (02/01/2013, HealthDay)
People Can Emit Flu Germs in Air up to 6 Feet Away, Study Finds (01/31/2013, HealthDay)
A Shot in the ArmVideo (01/29/2013, HealthDay)
Scientists Find Genetic Clue to Severe Flu Among Chinese (01/29/2013, Reuters Health)
How to Care for Those Sick with Flu (01/25/2013, American Red Cross)
Don't Double Up on Acetaminophen (01/24/2013, Food and Drug Administration)
Health Tip: Coping with the Flu (01/24/2013, HealthDay)
U.S. Researchers Tracking Flu Through Twitter (01/24/2013, Reuters Health)
People with Egg Allergy Can Safely Get Flu Shot (01/23/2013, HealthDay)
Got the Flu? Rest First, Exercise Later, Experts Say (01/22/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Protect Against Flu During Pregnancy (01/22/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Help Protect Kids from Flu (01/21/2013, HealthDay)
48 States Now Report Flu Activity, Elderly Hit Hard (01/18/2013, HealthDay)
Evolution, and Revolution, of Flu Vaccines (01/18/2013, Food and Drug Administration)
Flu Fighting FoodsVideo (01/18/2013, HealthDay)
Immune-Boosting Foods May Add to Flu Defense (01/18/2013, HealthDay)
Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors (01/17/2013, HealthDay)
FDA Approves New Type of Flu Vaccine (01/17/2013, HealthDay)
H1N1 Flu Shots Are Safe for Pregnant WomenFrom the National Institutes of Health (01/16/2013, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
Just How Severe Is This Flu Season? (01/16/2013, HealthDay)
Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself from the Flu (01/16/2013, HealthDay)
'Spot' Shortages of Flu Vaccine, Tamiflu Reported, FDA Head Says (01/15/2013, HealthDay)
Study Finds Low Flu Vaccine Rates in U.S. Kids (01/15/2013, HealthDay)
Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from Flu? (01/14/2013, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Prevention of the Flu (01/14/2013, Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Flu Reaches Epidemic Level in U.S., Says CDC (01/11/2013, Reuters Health)
Safe Ways to Relieve Your Young Child's Flu Symptoms (01/11/2013, HealthDay)
Flu Tightens Its Grip on U.S. (01/09/2013, HealthDay)
It's Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot (01/09/2013, Food and Drug Administration)
Flu Cases Rise Across U.S., Severe Season Feared (01/04/2013, HealthDay)
Research Reveals Why Flu Peaks in Certain Seasons (12/27/2012, HealthDay)
Flu Drug Tamiflu OK for Babies Under 1: FDA (12/21/2012, HealthDay)
U.S. Flu Season in Full Swing, CDC Says (12/21/2012, HealthDay)
College Kids Not So Smart About Flu Shots, Study Finds (12/10/2012, HealthDay)
Flu Season Arrives Early and It Could Be Severe (12/03/2012, HealthDay)
U.S. Flu Season Off To Early Start, CDC Urges Vaccination (12/03/2012, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
See also Flu

Folic Acid

Folic Acid in Pregnancy Tied to Lower Autism Risk (02/12/2013, Reuters Health)
High Doses of Folic Acid Not Tied to Cancer Risk (01/25/2013, Reuters Health)
See also Folic Acid

Food Allergy

Allergies, Extra Weight Tied to Bullying (12/24/2012, Reuters Health)
Make Holiday Meals Safe for Kids with Food Allergies (12/24/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: If You've Got Food Allergies (12/21/2012, HealthDay)
Tap-Water Chemical May Be Linked to Food Allergy (12/03/2012, HealthDay)
See also Food Allergy

Food Labeling

Menu Labels May Sway Those Who Need Them Most (02/15/2013, Reuters Health)
Changing Food Labels Could Boost Understanding (01/23/2013, Reuters Health)
Fish Sold in New York Is Routinely Mislabeled (12/11/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Food Labeling

Food Safety

Health Tip: Keep Cutting Boards Clean (02/12/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Produce Problems (02/12/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Avoid Food Poisoning (02/08/2013, HealthDay)
FDA Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Food Safety (01/04/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Don't Eat Raw Cookie Dough (12/24/2012, HealthDay)
Fish Sold in New York Is Routinely Mislabeled (12/11/2012, Reuters Health)
See also Food Safety

Foodborne Illness

Health Tip: Keep Cutting Boards Clean (02/12/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Produce Problems (02/12/2013, HealthDay)
Fish Like Grouper, Barracuda May Pose Food-Poisoning Risk (01/31/2013, HealthDay)
CDC Ranks Foods Most Likely to Make Americans Sick (01/29/2013, HealthDay)
Salmonella Cause of Most Foodborne-Illness Outbreaks: CDC (01/24/2013, HealthDay)
Keep Kitchen Utensils Clean While Preparing Holiday Meal (12/25/2012, HealthDay)
Dishwashing Won't Kill Tummy-Troubling Norovirus (12/12/2012, HealthDay)
See also Foodborne Illness

Foot Health

Health Tip: How Your Feet Age (02/01/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Shopping for Children's Shoes (12/13/2012, HealthDay)
See also Foot Health

Foot Injuries and Disorders

Health Tip: Before You See a Podiatrist (01/08/2013, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Feet That Hurt (12/10/2012, HealthDay)
See also Foot Injuries and Disorders

Foreign Bodies

Health Tip: Remove a Splinter (12/04/2012, HealthDay)
See also Foreign Bodies

Fractures

Health Tip: Care for Your Cast (02/06/2013, HealthDay)
Fractures Take High Toll on High School Athletes (12/04/2012, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Limit Swelling While Wearing a Cast (11/30/2012, HealthDay)
See also Fractures

Fragile X Syndrome

Gene Study Uncovers More Autism Clues (12/12/2012, HealthDay)
See also Fragile X Syndrome

Frostbite

Tips to Keep Kids Safe, Warm During Winter (01/19/2013, HealthDay)
See also Frostbite

Fungal Infections

Flesh-Eating Fungal Infection Can Follow Natural Disasters, Study Finds (12/05/2012, HealthDay)
See also Fungal Infections

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