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• Traditional Healers Call For Greater Inclusion In Programs January 7, 2002
• Grant Facilitates Development Of Novel HIV Treatment August 13, 2001
• T-Cell Receptor Antagonist Ligand Being Developed August 13, 2001

• Incidence of Unpowered Scooter-Related Injuries Reported January 15, 2001

• Monthly Hormonal Changes In Menstrual Cycle Affect Flare-Ups December 24-31, 2001
• Ultra Low-Dose Estrogen Birth Control Pill Is Effective Treatment October 1, 2001
• Unique Medication Has Anti-Inflammatory Activity October 1, 2001
• Treatment Boasts Money Back Guarantee September 17-24, 2001
• Top Ten Breakout Cities Listed July 23-30, 2001
• Effective Treatments Remain Elusive May 7, 2001

• Sensitivity Of MRI Is Less Accurate Than Originally Presumed June 25, 2001
• Successful Recovery Following Surgical Removal is Dependent on Variety of Factors October 16-23, 2000

• Investigational Drug Shows Promise Against Debilitating Disease December 17, 2001

• Medicare Now Covers Treatment Of Precursor To Skin Cancer September 3, 2001

• Solaraze Gel Topical NSAID Approved By FDA January 7, 2002
• Phase I Study Of Topical Treatment Commences September 17-24, 2001

• Antibiotics Are Not Foolproof March 12, 2001

• Phase II Clinical Trial of E21R Starts In United Kingdom August 20-27, 2001

• Helping Older Americans Cope With Crisis October 8, 2001
• Many Will Suffer Lasting Psychological Effects From U.S. Tragedy October 8, 2001
• National Disaster Creates Secondary Trauma For Some People October 8, 2001

• Tragedy Driving Many American Smokers To Smoke More December 17, 2001
• Alcohol Researchers Localize Brain Region That Anticipates Reward August 20-27, 2001
• Damaging Effects Of Alcohol/Nicotine Interactions Confirmed August 20-27, 2001
• Cocaine Craving Persists After Drug Use Stops August 13, 2001
• Researcher Recommends Antidepressant Drug for Treating Cigarette Smokers June 4, 2001
• Children Exposed To Drugs In Utero More Likely To Have Behavior Problems May 14, 2001
• Take-Home Opiate Antidote Saves Lives April 23-30, 2001
• Proposed Treatment Blocks Environment-Triggered Craving March 19, 2001

• Popular Myth Says Suicides Increase During Holidays, Facts Prove The Contrary January 14, 2002
• Psychologists Offer Successful Strategies For Reducing School Violence November 5, 2001
• New Website Educates Depressed Teens October 22-29, 2001
• Health Complaints in Teens Who Abuse Alcohol Tied to Anxiety and Depression October 8, 2001
• Teen Suicide: Prevention Programs Geared To Saving Young Lives October 8, 2001
• Internet An Important Source For Health Information For Young People August 13, 2001
• For Girls, Having Dad Around Is Preventive Medicine May 7, 2001
• Bad Habits, Non-Cholesterol Risk Factors In Youth Linked To Fatty Plaques March 26, 2001
• More American Children And Teens Are Overweight March 26, 2001
• Teens With Emotional And Behavioral Problems More Likely To Smoke March 5, 2001
• Study Links Girls' Reading Levels and Health Risks November 6, 2000

• Nicotine Patches Do Not Increase Risk For First Heart Attack May 7, 2001
• Asthma Drug Zafirlukast Related to Three Cases of Severe Hepatitis February 12, 2001
• Viagra Increases Nerve Activity Associated with Cardiovascular Function January 22, 2001
• FDA Issues Public Health Warning on Phenylpropanolamine November 20-27, 2000

• International Study Links Tobacco Use To Eye Disease In Older Patients May 14, 2001

• Physical Fitness And Proper Eating Combat Symptoms July 23-30, 2001
• Researchers Discover Gene That Retards Aging In Mice June 25, 2001
• Expert Says Life Expectancy Of 100 Is Unrealistic March 12, 2001
• Declining Mental Skills Can Catch You Unaware March 5, 2001
• Expert Tinkers with Evolution to Create Human Built-to-Last February 19-26, 2001
• Study Links Biological Marker as a Predictor of Morbidity and Mortality December 18, 2000
• Researcher Says Next Longevity Revolution Will Come Through Biomedical Advances October 16-23, 2000

• Community Prevention Programs Effective in Reducing High-Risk Drinking and Related Injuries November 13, 2000

• Program Helps Non-Alcoholics Reduce Drinking by 66% September 25, 2000

• Drinking Linked To Disability Among Older Americans January 7, 2002
• Scientists Redefine Dependence Among Adolescents January 7, 2002
• Treatment Program Is Effective For Women October 15, 2001

• Air Cleaners Help Asthmatics Exercise Indoors December 3, 2001
• Home Decor Assistance Helps Allergy And Asthma Sufferers November 19-26, 2001

• Indoors Or Outdoors - Air Pollutants Create Health Hazards September 10, 2001

• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Red Eye Relief November 12, 2001

• Sometimes The Cure Is As Bad As The Symptoms November 5, 2001
• Exposure To Household Pets Does Not Increase Sensitization April 9, 2001

• Tips For Reducing Indoor Mold And Allergens November 12, 2001

• Doctors Feel Allergy Sufferers Don't Get Complete Symptom Relief December 10, 2001
• New Yorkers With Lung Disease Use Caution In Lower Manhattan October 22-29, 2001
• Patient Trials Of CAT-213 Start In United Kingdom October 22-29, 2001
• Coaches, Athletes Need To Know The Warning Signs Of An Asthma Attack September 10, 2001
• Elimination Of Household Allergens And Pets Could Reduce Asthma Nearly 45% Among Older Children, Adolescents June 18, 2001
• Higher Fungal Allergen Levels In Homes Of Children With Asthma June 18, 2001
• Prophylactic Use Of Antihistamines Relieves Skin Reactions From Mosquito Bites April 9, 2001
• Bone Erosion Can Accompany Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis March 26, 2001
• Some with Peanut Allergy May Outgrow Condition February 19-26, 2001

• Hair Loss Can Underlie Internal Disease March 19, 2001

• Conference Focuses on Complementary Medicine in Cancer December 18, 2000

• Research Takes Mind-Over-Matter Approach To Bowel Disorder December 10, 2001

• Enrollment Completed For Phase II Trial Of Anti-Amyloid Drug August 6, 2001

• Costs Of Caring For Patients In California Projected To Triple By 2040 May 21-28, 2001
• Mild Cognitive Impairment Appears To Be Early Stage Of AD March 26, 2001
• Habilitation Can Be New Approach for Treatment February 19-26, 2001
• First Research Looks at Caregivers' Goals for Treatment November 6, 2000

• Study Favors Drug Over Surgery; Cost Savings of Over 25% October 8, 2001

• Despite Deaths, EMTs Not Authorized To Administer Epinephrine In Most States December 24-31, 2001

• Iron Supplements Help African Children Learn To Walk And Talk January 7, 2002

• Patients Underestimate Risks and Overestimate Benefits November 20-27, 2000

• BioShield Announces 99.999% Kill Rate January 14, 2002
• Protective Ultraviolet Light Dosage Requirements Updated January 14, 2002
• Kaiser Permanente Practice Guidelines Available To Health Care Organizations November 19-26, 2001
• Research Bares Secrets Of Anthrax's Killer Toxin November 12, 2001
• Cure For Late Stage Anthrax Still Years Off November 5, 2001
• Experts Say Accurate Testing Can Be Difficult November 5, 2001

• Drug-Resistant Pheumococcal Bacteria Increases With Overuse Of Drugs November 5, 2001
• Bacterial 'Insults' Induce Drug Resistance August 20-27, 2001
• Case Of Linezolid-Resistant Staph. aureus Reported August 20-27, 2001

• Nutrients May Prevent Age-Related Eye Diseases November 19-26, 2001
• Wild Blueberry Health Summit Attracts Top Scientists September 10, 2001

• Link Found to Environmental Threats and Lack of "Social Connectedness" January 8, 2001

• Short, Broad Skull Formation Associated With Higher Rates In White People April 16, 2001

• Texas Specialist Named New Head Of National Cancer Institute December 24-31, 2001
• Diversys Names Pamela Hay Chief Commercial Officer November 12, 2001
• AVIVA Biosciences Names Dr. Peter Wilding CEO and President October 8, 2001

• U.S. FDA Approves Wearable Defibrillator For Heart Patients January 14, 2002

• New Technology Determines Drug Safety Quickly And Cost Effectively October 15, 2001
• Humanitarian Device Exemption For Joint Implant Obtained October 8, 2001
• 21 Million Americans Suffer Daily Pain September 17-24, 2001
• Innovative Technologies Could Help Joint Replacement Patients August 20-27, 2001

• First Patient Enrolled In AbioCor Trial Dies December 24-31, 2001
• AbioCor Patient Experiences Minor Setback September 10, 2001
• New Pump A "Technological Leap" Over Earlier Mechanical Models August 6, 2001

• New Federal Study Affirms Philosophy September 10, 2001
• Most Long-Term Care Users Do Not Live in Nursing Homes December 4-11, 2000

• Adherence To National Asthma Guidelines Is Poor Among High-Risk Population December 24-31, 2001
• Data From Drug Candidate Trial Demonstrates Successful Oral Delivery December 24-31, 2001
• Women Say Disease Is A Source Of Worry And Anxiety December 24-31, 2001
• Little Difference Between Urban And Rural Settings December 10, 2001
• Children With Asthma Participate In Olympic-Style Games October 22-29, 2001
• New Data Strengthens Case For Adjustable Therapy October 15, 2001
• Studies Demonstrate Discrepancies Between Expectations And Standards Of Care October 15, 2001
• Study Shows Link Between Asthma And Childhood Exposure To Smoking October 8, 2001
• New Study Compares Two Leading Maintenance Treatments October 8, 2001
• Study Points Finger At Environment As Main Culprit October 8, 2001
• Interactive Web Site To Help People Of All Ages Take Control September 17-24, 2001
• Study Finds Specialists More Likely To Follow Best Practice Guidelines September 10, 2001
• Articles Recommends Oxygen Treatment For Severe Disease August 20-27, 2001
• Action Plan Means Fewer Hospital Visits August 13, 2001
• FDA Delays Approval Of New Drug August 13, 2001
• High Medications Costs Reinforce Need For Patient Education August 13, 2001
• Interventions Needed To Improve Poor Care Outcomes Of Urban Asthmatics August 13, 2001
• Deaths Decline In South Africa But Access To Care Remains A Problem. August 6, 2001
• Family Stress Is A Factor August 6, 2001
• Study Finds African-American Patients Get Less High-Quality Care August 6, 2001
• Phase I Trial Of Inhaled Selectin Antagonist Initiated July 23-30, 2001
• Action Plan And Education Reduces Emergency Room Visits June 11, 2001
• Simple Test Predicts Length Of Hospitalization June 11, 2001
• Kids On Medicaid Less Likely To See Specialist For Care May 21-28, 2001
• Rates In Canada Among World's Highest April 16, 2001
• Floating An Inhaler To Determine Medication Remaining Can Be Deceiving April 2, 2001
• Incentive Program Improves Spirometry/Medication Compliance April 2, 2001
• Many Elderly Patients Not Receiving Proven-Effective Drug Treatments April 2, 2001
• New Survey Reveals Toll On Children And Parents April 2, 2001
• Exposure To Cats Can Induce Tolerance March 26, 2001
• Inappropriate Use Of Medication Equals Inappropriate Use Of Health Services March 19, 2001
• Elimination Of Household Allergens, Pollutants Could Reduce Disease Nearly 40% March 12, 2001
• More Symptoms Occur In Urban Than Suburban Areas In Adults, But Not In Children March 12, 2001
• Antibiotic Use Can Raise Risk For Predisposed Children March 5, 2001
• In Utero Exposure To Tobacco Smoke Increases Children's Risk March 5, 2001
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Aggravates Bronchial Condition February 19-26, 2001
• Grants Awarded to Implement Inner-City Intervention February 19-26, 2001
• Action Plan and Oral Steroid Use Cut Related Deaths Dramatically February 5, 2001
• High Rate of Occupational Risk Uncovered January 29, 2001
• Children of Heavy Smokers May Not Get Necessary Treatment January 8, 2001
• Orapred FDA Approval Gives Doctors Option for Children January 8, 2001
• Study Finds Obese are Overdiagnosed, Thin are Underdiagnosed December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Smog Aggravates Condition in Children Born Prematurely or of Low Birthweight December 18, 2000
• Online Education Series Launched December 4-11, 2000
• Vigilance, Faster Action, Reduce Hospital Time and Costs December 4-11, 2000
• Low-Dose Flovent Inhalation Aerosol Reported More Effective November 20-27, 2000
• Treatment Goals Not Being Reached in Europe November 20-27, 2000
• Urban Living Biggest Risk for U.S. Black Children to Develop Disease October 30, 2000
• Attachment Helps Young Children Inhale Medications October 16-23, 2000
• Twins Significantly Less at Risk than Singletons October 2-9, 2000
• Stress Exacerbates Condition in Children September 25, 2000

• Organizations Receive Funding To Reduce Gun-Related Injuries October 22-29, 2001
• Oral Piercings Gaining Popularity October 15, 2001
• Ford Donates Car Booster Seats To Income-Eligible Kentucky Families October 1, 2001
• Study Investigates Health Of Populations Around Landfill Sites September 17-24, 2001
• Low Cholesterol Linked To Increased Mortality In Elderly People August 20-27, 2001
• Uninsured, Medicaid Patients More Likely To Die From Heart Attack August 20-27, 2001
• Uninsured Patients Don't Manage Chronic Illness Well August 6, 2001
• Homeless People Have a High Rate of Acute Care Use January 22, 2001
• Caregivers of Dementia Patients More Susceptible to Illness December 18, 2000
• Passive Smoking Linked to Lower Levels of Some Micronutrients December 18, 2000

• Evidence Of Cancer Risks From Ritalin Use November 5, 2001
• Combination Of Interventions Are Most Effective For Treating Teenagers With ADHD June 11, 2001

• Children and Teens with ADHD Need Medical Care More Often January 15, 2001

• Researchers Discover Two Specialized Areas Within Auditory Cortex Used In Hearing April 23-30, 2001

• Federal Grant Brings New Research Center To New Jersey December 10, 2001

• Teen Drivers Have Fewer Crashes In States With Graduated Driver Licensing October 15, 2001

• Novel System Used As Aid In Disease Diagnosis And Management October 15, 2001

• Educational Materials Aid Patients In Making Pre-Surgery Decision April 23-30, 2001

• Former NewsRx Reporter Claims First 'Bayer Excellence in Sexual Function Writing' Award January 7, 2002

• Information Helps Patients Partner With Doctors To Improve Outcomes December 24-31, 2001
• Therapeutic Message May Have Long-Term Benefits May 14, 2001

• Netherlands to Vaccinate 5,000 Kids September 3, 2001

• Computed Tomography Best Tool for Study December 4-11, 2000

• Infestations On The Rise August 20-27, 2001

• Regulatory Approval Obtained For New Thermotherapy August 6, 2001

• Many Clinical Practice Guidelines Need Updating October 8, 2001

• Dental Water Units Harbor High Levels of Microorganisms Despite Guidelines October 2-9, 2000

• International Prohibition Of Biological Weapons Sought November 5, 2001

• Artificial Heart Patient Celebrates 60-Day Mark October 1, 2001
• U.N. Human Development Report Challenges "Prevailing Skepticism" August 13, 2001

• Bush Expected To Seek More Security Funds In 2003 January 14, 2002
• New Research Sheds Light On Physician Preparedness For Biological Warfare December 24-31, 2001
• Study Says American Public Reacts Effectively To Terrorism December 24-31, 2001
• Education Was Emphasized At American Medical Association Meeting December 24-31, 2001
• Mail Handling Made Safer: American Air Filter Presents The MailShelter December 24-31, 2001
• Success Of Afghanistan Reconstruction Depends On Health Support December 17, 2001
• Americans Aren't Panicking But Have Weak Trust In Officials December 3, 2001
• CDC Testing Blood Of New Jersey Physician December 3, 2001
• Drug Companies Offer Skills To Combat Chemical, Germ Warfare November 19-26, 2001
• Bio-Terrorism.Info Database and Weekly Report Launch Powered by NewsRx Artificial Intelligence Technology November 12, 2001
• CDC Releases Anthrax Guidelines November 12, 2001
• Printed Page Transmits Information, Not Anthrax November 12, 2001
• America's Hospitals Are Ill Prepared To Meet Threat, Survey Says November 5, 2001
• Bayer Triples Production Of Cipro Amid Anthrax Fear November 5, 2001
• Public Health Executive Explores Making Vaccines Available To Public November 5, 2001
• Learn Ways To Protect Your Family October 15, 2001
• Symposium Slated for November 28-29, 2000 November 6, 2000

• New Study Highlights Societal Impact August 13, 2001
• Accurate Diagnosis Eludes Millions December 4-11, 2000

• First Monthly Vaginal Ring Receives FDA Approval October 15, 2001

• Doctors Miss Chance To Advise Women About Folic Acid October 1, 2001
• Folate Fortification And Other Factors Have Reduced Neural Tube Defects In U.S. July 2, 2001

• Want to Give Blood? First See If You Are Eligible October 15, 2001
• Bonfils Blood Center Calls for Appointments, Financial Support October 15, 2001
• Immediate Blood Donor Response To Terrorist Attack Is Overwhelming October 8, 2001
• Donors Enticed With Multimedia Entertainment And Internet Access September 10, 2001

• Promising Results From Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing August 13, 2001

• Caffeine Does Not Influence Calcium Absorption September 17-24, 2001

• New Product Line Eases Procedure August 13, 2001

• Possibility Of Mad Cow Disease In China And Australia September 17-24, 2001
• Colorado Ranchers Take Precautions To Prevent Mad Cow Disease Infection April 23-30, 2001
• CDC Says Sheep Pose Disease Risk To Humans Only If Eaten April 9, 2001
• USDA Is Monitoring Cows In Vermont, Minnesota, And Texas April 9, 2001

• Screening Must Include General Population, Not Just Those At Risk, Say Public Health Researchers August 6, 2001

• Latest Treatment Information Reviewed October 15, 2001

• Ancient Chinese Folk Remedy May Hold Key To Nontoxic Cancer Treatment December 17, 2001
• Anxiety Over Breast Self-Examination May Lead To Low Compliance November 19-26, 2001
• Researchers, Survivors, Advocates Create Directory October 15, 2001
• Smoking Increases Risk For Women With Family History Of Cancer June 4, 2001
• Risk Lower Than Women Think; Statistics By Age, Ethnicity Give More Realistic Picture April 16, 2001
• Feeling Of Inevitability May Keep Older Women From Getting Screened March 26, 2001
• Patients Who Actively Express Their Emotions Do Better Emotionally and Physically December 4-11, 2000
• Minority Women Encouraged to Participate in STAR Trial October 30, 2000
• Depressed Women at Greater Risk October 2-9, 2000
• Screening Program in U.K. Leads to Substantial Reduction in Deaths September 25, 2000

• Study Reports African American Women Prefer Bottlefeeding August 20-27, 2001
• Reducing Pacifier Use Does Not Increase Crying And Fussing Or Affect Early Weaning August 13, 2001

• Survey Finds Young People, Especially Smokers, Have Chronic Respiratory Condition August 6, 2001
• Exposure To Occupational Pollutants Increases Risk July 23-30, 2001
• Uncomplicated Acute Cases Don't Require Antibiotics March 5, 2001
• Infants Show Paradoxically Reduced Airway Nitric Oxide January 22, 2001
• Airway Bacteria Can Worsen Inflammation November 13, 2000

• Bispecific Antibodies Target Disease Cells August 6, 2001

• Open Letter Urges People To Continue Diets High In Vegetables, Fruits April 23-30, 2001
• Fiber In The Diet May Protect Against Oral And Throat Cancers March 5, 2001

• Survey Suggests Many Physicians Don't Include Patients in Decisions February 5, 2001

• Counseling Services Underused Despite Documented Benefits March 12, 2001

• Phase I Trial Of Enzyme Inhibitor And Gemcitabine Initiated September 3, 2001

• Anti-Fungal Treatments Fail To Eradicate Original Candida Strains May 14, 2001

• Prenatal Exposure Can Affect Neuron Development October 30, 2000

• Second Abiocor Implant Performed In 70-Year-Old Patient October 8, 2001

• Pexelizumab To Be Tested In Phase III Trial December 10, 2001

• Practical Recommendations Released For Nonspecialists October 1, 2001

• Costs To Family Of Elderly With Cancer Are Significant, And Often Forgotten August 6, 2001
• Computerized Dispenser Makes Calls if Pills Not Taken October 16-23, 2000

• Computer Use Doesn't Increase Risk June 25, 2001

• Early Detection Is Essential August 20-27, 2001
• Study Finds Oats Okay For Those Requiring Gluten-Free Diet July 9-16, 2001

• Research Hints At Previously Unknown Role For Antibodies October 8, 2001
• Scientists Identify Possible Mechanism Responsible For Movement Within Cells September 17-24, 2001

• Successful Clinical Trials In Pain Relief Near Completion January 7, 2002

• Some Korean War Veterans Get Agent Orange Testing November 20-27, 2000

• Agent Orange, Leukemia Link Studied May 14, 2001

• Sexual Exploitation Of Children Is On The Rise October 8, 2001
• Shaken-Baby Syndrome More Common than Previously Thought November 13, 2000

• Father's Alcohol Abuse, Depression, Other Problems Have Negative Impact August 13, 2001

• National Plan Launched To Help Protect Most Vulnerable Children October 15, 2001

• Medicaid Managed Care Does Not Ensure Up-To-Date Vaccination Status August 13, 2001

• Better Polio Vaccine Education Could Make Parents Partners In Choice September 10, 2001

• Brazilian Health Sciences University to Adopt U.S. Curriculum September 17-24, 2001

• Backpack Misuse Causes Multiple Problems, Chiropractors Say September 17-24, 2001

• Moxifloxacin Short-Course Comparable To Longer Course Of Levofloxacin June 11, 2001

• Immune System Dysfunction May Play A Key Role January 14, 2002
• Report Suggests Exercise May Help Patients October 15, 2001
• Graded Exercise Can Benefit CFS Patients March 5, 2001
• Researchers Question Drug to Treat CFS January 29, 2001
• Condition May be Associated with Additional Health Problems January 22, 2001

• Noncontact Normothermic Wound Therapy Assists Healing January 14, 2002

• Leaders Urge Effective Diagnosis And Treatment For Patients December 10, 2001
• Bronchodilator Demonstrates Superior Efficacy Over Standard Treatment October 15, 2001
• Survey Shows Patients May Be Suffering Needlessly October 15, 2001
• Dynamic Model Predicts Future Burden For The Netherlands September 10, 2001
• Primary Care Physicians Show Gender Bias In Diagnosing COPD July 9-16, 2001
• Report Summarizes Best Ideas In COPD Management May 14, 2001
• Organizations Issue New COPD Treatment Guidelines April 16, 2001
• Widely Used Medication Not Effective for Most Patients January 15, 2001

• Novel Receptor In The Human Eye Discovered That Controls Biological Clock September 3, 2001
• Sleepless Aged Rats Show Biological Clock Problems September 3, 2001

• Study Says Too Many Medically Unwarranted Circumcisions Being Done in England October 16-23, 2000

• Psychological Variables May Be Related To Type Of Cleft March 19, 2001

• Researcher Says Surgery Should Be Done Earlier August 20-27, 2001

• Medical School Leaders Give U.S. Enterprises Low Marks September 3, 2001

• Healthy Woman Dies In Alzheimer Study January 14, 2002
• Strategic Partnership Flies Patients For Free September 17-24, 2001
• Researcher Offers Volunteers Safety Tips September 3, 2001
• Researchers Question Placebo Effect June 18, 2001
• Study Finds Men - Not Women - Are Under-Represented In Most Research Studies May 14, 2001

• British Government Considers Parliamentary Ban December 10, 2001
• U.K. Doctors Defend Embryo Research November 20-27, 2000

• Patients Often Misdiagnosed January 8, 2001

• Advanced Bionics Launches New Web Site October 1, 2001
• Removal of Device Not Necessary to Treat Postoperative Infection October 16-23, 2000
• Large Surface Area Electrodes Can Limit Electrical Auditory Nerve Interference September 25, 2000

• Energy Consumption Improves Memory Performance In Elderly November 12, 2001

• Older Americans' Memory Is Improving March 12, 2001

• Hepatitis C Virus Levels Higher In Patients Coinfected with HIV July 23-30, 2001

• Increasing Copper Consumption May Be Protective March 12, 2001
• Small Survival Benefit for Those Who Have Surgeries at High-Volume Hospitals January 15, 2001
• Videotape "Decision Aid" Boosts Patient Screening December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Most Effective Screening Tests are Sigmoidoscopy and Stool Blood September 25, 2000

• Phase I/II Trials Initiated With Antiangiogenesis Drug August 13, 2001
• Consumption Of Processed Meat Increases Cancer Risk July 23-30, 2001
• Screening Rates Remain Low March 26, 2001
• Screening Should Begin Earlier For Certain Ethnic Groups March 19, 2001
• Study Finds Screening Cost-Effective in Increasing Life Expectancy October 30, 2000
• Oncologists Say Elderly Patients Should Not be Denied Surgery on Basis of Age Alone September 25, 2000

• Best Medicine Is Prevention When Kids Bring Home More Than Homework September 17-24, 2001

• The Use And Abuse Of Dietary Supplements In Rheumatic Diseases December 10, 2001

• Use Of CAM Does Not Mean Unhappiness With Conventional Care September 17-24, 2001
• Study Indicates CAM Is Here To Stay September 10, 2001
• Use Of Herbal Supplements Increases 350% In Three Years June 11, 2001

• Hepatitis B Among Findings In Review Of Acupuncture September 3, 2001

• Dental Patients' Molar Infections Linked To Chronic Abdominal Pain August 20-27, 2001
• Series In Annals of Internal Medicine Examines CAM August 20-27, 2001
• New Study Questions Role Of Ginseng As Mood Enhancer July 9-16, 2001
• Garlic Powder More Effective than Oil Against Bacteria January 29, 2001
• Melatonin Does Not Shift Circadian Cycle, But Promotes Sleep December 4-11, 2000
• Is Holistic Medicine More Healthy? November 13, 2000

• Urologists And Their Patients Need To Be Aware Of Pros And Cons June 18, 2001

• Engineer Develops Medical Database That Provides "Virtual" Second Opinion September 3, 2001

• Telehealth is Focus of Fall Meeting September 25, 2000

• Implanted Heart Pumps Prolong, Improve Lives Of Terminally Ill December 3, 2001

• What's Eating You? New Research Links Diet With Difficulty October 15, 2001

• Phase I Trials Evaluate Seven-Day Combination Patches September 10, 2001

• Terrorist Acts Did Not Impede Lifesaving Stem Cell Preservation October 8, 2001

• Storage Shows Record Sales Even As Benefits Questioned September 3, 2001

• Study Suggests Some Patients May Not Benefit From High-Dose Supplementation December 24-31, 2001
• Vitamins May Prevent Repeat Blockage Of The Coronary Artery December 17, 2001
• A Positive Attitude May Be Best Prevention Against Heart Disease December 3, 2001

• Secondhand Smoke Appears To Have Adverse Effects On Heart Function August 20-27, 2001

• Phase II Trial Of Protein Molecule Initiated August 20-27, 2001

• Positive CBBP-1011 Results Announced September 25, 2000

• Infigen Awarded Patent For Oocyte Activation August 6, 2001

• Study Finds One-Third Of Adolescents Victims Of Date Violence October 15, 2001

• Boys Town Hospital Receives Grants To Study Irreversible Hearing Disorders November 12, 2001

• End-of-Life Care Discussions Should Be Initiated Earlier December 4-11, 2000
• Study Tries to Characterize "Good Death" December 4-11, 2000
• Patients Give Researchers New Insights on Care of Terminally Ill October 30, 2000

• CDC Releases New Guidelines On Fluoride Use To Prevent Tooth Decay September 10, 2001
• Do-It-Yourself Tooth Bleaching Kits May Cause Problems Without Supervision September 10, 2001

• Little Evidence Fluoridation Reduces Tooth Decay November 5, 2001
• Swallowed Dental Objects Can Cause Serious Problems November 5, 2001
• Taking Vitamin C? Tell Your Dentist November 5, 2001
• Alternative Materials Provide Choice for Crowns in Children with Metal Allergies November 6, 2000

• Holiday Blues May Strike Seniors Particularly Hard This Year December 24-31, 2001
• Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment May Benefit Patients October 8, 2001
• Severest Form Ravages Families October 8, 2001
• Large Pooled Analysis Of Investigational Drug Reported August 13, 2001
• Perception of Stigma Affects Course of Treatment March 19, 2001
• Gap in Patient/Physician Communication Hinders Recovery February 5, 2001
• Survey: Frequent Low Mood Afflicts One in 10 in Major Metropolitan Areas December 18, 2000
• Teen Smoking Increases Risk November 6, 2000

• Qualified Physician Is Key To Safe And Successful Cosmetic Surgery December 3, 2001
• Combination Therapies Offer New Management Options For Acne December 3, 2001
• Fat Rebalancing: A New Alternative To The Fountain Of Youth December 3, 2001
• Getting The Red Out Of Rosacea December 3, 2001
• New Noninvasive Procedures Treat Leg Veins Problems December 3, 2001
• New Treatment Options Available For Actinic Keratoses December 3, 2001
• Latest Research On Ethnic Hair And Skin Presented November 5, 2001
• Expecting A Baby? Expect Some Changes In Your Skin, Hair, And Nails September 3, 2001
• Facing The Facts About Skin Care Products August 20-27, 2001
• Laser Treatment Helps Heal The Physical And Emotional Scars Of Acne August 20-27, 2001
• Latest Advances In Combination Therapy Offer New Options To Treat Aging Skin August 20-27, 2001
• Consumer Ads Launched For Wrinkle Reduction System August 6, 2001
• Treating Acne With Antibiotics Leads To Antibiotic Resistance June 11, 2001
• Diagnostic Criteria Are More Clearly Defined for Lichen Striatus March 12, 2001
• Researchers Explore What Causes Therapy-Resistant Itching January 15, 2001
• NDA Submitted for Non-Steroid Treatment for Eczema January 8, 2001
• Ulcer Therapy Produces High Cure Rate for Severe Cases January 8, 2001
• Chemical Peel Comparable to Laser Surgery for Facial Skin Resurfacing December 18, 2000
• "Exquisite" Molecular Mechanism Found for Impetigo Infection, Spread November 20-27, 2000
• Children with Atopic Eczema Benefit from Massage without Use of Essential Oils November 20-27, 2000
• Phase II Clinical Trial Initiated for Acne Treatment November 20-27, 2000
• FDA Grants Marketing Clearance for Formulation of 5-fluorouracil November 13, 2000
• Inside Out: Oral Signs of Medical Problems October 30, 2000

• Preterm Birth Linked to Regional Brain Abnormalities, Long-Term Cognitive Deficits October 30, 2000

• Family Understanding Encourages Patients' Self-Care Behaviors June 25, 2001

• Promising Data From Buccal Delivery Of Insulin Reported August 6, 2001
• Test Strip Provides Improved Accuracy, Convenience In Glucose Monitoring August 6, 2001

• Nutrient Restriction During Puberty May Cause Diabetes In Later Life June 4, 2001
• Wound Size Determines Ultimate Outcome In Foot Ulcers March 19, 2001
• Dual Sensor Could Provide More Information and Earlier Warning Signs February 19-26, 2001
• Inhaled Insulin May Be New Treatment Option February 19-26, 2001
• Study Estimates One-Third of Cases are Undiagnosed January 22, 2001
• Many Cases May Go Undetected By Afternoon Tests January 15, 2001
• Vial Form of Humalog Mix75/25 to be Released January 8, 2001
• Niacin Can Be Used Safely in Patients with Cholesterol Disorders September 25, 2000

• Researchers Recommend Early Eye Exams For Type 1 Diabetics May 7, 2001
• Over Third Of Diabetic Patients Don't Follow Vision Care Guidelines March 26, 2001

• Companies Support Nonprofit Effort To Educate Public December 17, 2001
• Video Capsule Technology Gives Look Inside Small Bowel December 10, 2001
• Test May Help Predict Effectiveness Of Cholesterol-Lowering Medication September 10, 2001
• New Imaging Method Could Reduce Number Of Cancer Biopsies August 20-27, 2001
• Digital Video Imaging Printer Introduced In Dental, Radiology Communities August 13, 2001
• Procedure Maps Left Atrium, Facilitates Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis August 13, 2001
• Fusion Of Imaging Technologies Helps Detect Cancer Better August 6, 2001
• Positive Clinical Results With Infectious Disease Imaging Product July 23-30, 2001
• Autopsies Reveal That One Death In Five In Intensive Care Unit Is Misdiagnosed March 12, 2001
• Undiagnosed Disease Affects One-Third of Population in U.S. December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Lung Sounds Help Distinguish Between Fibrosis and Emphysema in Certain Patients November 20-27, 2000

• Bill Supports Medicare Coverage For Phosphate Control September 3, 2001
• Old Age Not Barrier for Treatment November 13, 2000

• African-American Youth Are Coming Up Short On Calcium September 10, 2001
• Adding Fatty Acids To Term Infant Formula Not Beneficial September 3, 2001
• Comment on Fatty Acids In Term Infant Formula Study September 3, 2001

• Moderate Drinkers Healthier Than Abstainers and Ex-Drinkers November 19-26, 2001
• Soy Formula For Babies Not Linked With Adverse Health And Reproductive Outcomes In Young Adults September 3, 2001
• Trans Fat Harder On Arteries Than Saturated Fat August 20-27, 2001
• Zinc Deficiency An Underestimated Problem In Some Developing Countries August 20-27, 2001
• Eating A Variety Of Fruits And Vegetables Provides Best Health Benefits August 13, 2001
• Laboratory Concludes Joint Supplements Meet Label Claims August 6, 2001
• Dietitian Says Energy Drinks Can Be Harmful In Large Doses July 9-16, 2001
• Greater Fiber Intake Could Stem Tide Of Obesity In U.S. July 2, 2001
• Increased Antioxidants, Decreased Free Radicals Are Benefits July 2, 2001
• Fatty Fish Consumption Could Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk June 25, 2001
• High Carbohydrate, Low Fat Diets Most Beneficial Overall May 14, 2001
• Fat's Health Impacts Are Often Oversimplified, Science News Feature Contends April 16, 2001
• High Carbohydrate Intake May Protect Against Inactivity April 9, 2001
• Parents, Physicians Need To Discuss Children's Dietary Requirements April 9, 2001
• Purple Grape Juice Provides Greater Antioxidant Protection Than Orange Juice March 12, 2001
• Bone Gains Fade When Elders Cease Supplements February 12, 2001
• Lack of Folic Acid Continues to Cause Preventable Birth Defects November 6, 2000
• Study Offers New Evidence that Garlic Protects Against Cancers October 30, 2000
• Nuts Have Health Benefits October 2-9, 2000
• Olive Oil May Offer Protection Against Bowel Cancer September 25, 2000

• Americans 50 and Older Deem Dietary Supplements Essential December 10, 2001
• Comfrey Could Cause Liver Damage August 13, 2001

• Study To Examine Link To Periodontal Disease December 10, 2001
• Diabetics Have Twice The Risk For Hospital Admissions From Heart Disease October 8, 2001

• Insomnia Is A Big Problem For Cancer Patients September 10, 2001
• Upper Respiratory Disease Is Common In Heartburn/Acid Reflux Patients August 13, 2001
• Depression A Risk Factor For Heart Attack In Hypertensive Patients, For Atherosclerosis In Women April 2, 2001
• Type 1 Diabetes And Asthma May Be Associated Within Populations March 12, 2001
• Hypopituitarism Linked To Increased Mortality From Vascular And Respiratory Disease March 5, 2001
• No Apparent Connection Between Periodontal Disease and Coronary Heart Disease Reported October 2-9, 2000

• Hepatitis C Patients Experience Moderate Rates Of Fibromyalgia July 23-30, 2001

• Generic Antiretrovirals Help Brazil Fight HIV/AIDS September 3, 2001
• Medical System Pays Little Attention To Behavior Change Counseling, Study Finds August 20-27, 2001
• Mindfulness Training Cuts Stress And Reduces Medical Symptoms August 6, 2001
• Researchers Report Alarming Lack Of Effort To Prevent Second Heart Attack Or Stroke July 23-30, 2001
• Study Ranks Effectiveness Of Common Preventive Medicine July 23-30, 2001
• 'RealAge' Model Provides Motivation for Healthier Living June 11, 2001
• Partner's Presence Associated With Lower Blood Pressure June 11, 2001
• Major New Cholesterol Guidelines Issued June 4, 2001
• Nuts Cut Coronary Heart Disease Risk June 4, 2001
• Study Finds Protective Effects Of Alcohol Marginal And Only In Over 55s June 4, 2001
• Task Force Calls For Chlamydia, Lipid Screening Among First Four Recommendations May 7, 2001
• Nature Contact May Heal Humans April 2, 2001
• Frequent Religious Attendance May Encourage Better Health Behaviors March 5, 2001

• Double-Blind Study On Toothbrush Sanitizer Initiated December 24-31, 2001

• Age-Related Decline Confirmed In Neurons Of The Vestibular System April 16, 2001

• Program Helps Older Women Victims July 9-16, 2001
• Nurse Home Visitation Program of Uncertain Benefit September 25, 2000

• Government Consults Over Disclosure Of Information About Sperm, Egg, Embryo Donors January 14, 2002

• Significant Racial Differences In Life Expectancy July 2, 2001

• Drug Use in the General U.S. Workforce Has Increased December 24-31, 2001
• Children, Teenagers Continue To Be Hospitalized For Misusing Drugs November 5, 2001
• Initiative Provides Increased Funding for Science-Based Prevention Research September 10, 2001

• Team Will Study Effects Of Ecstasy On Fetus December 10, 2001
• Sensitized Brains Make Recovering Addicts Vulnerable To Relapse October 15, 2001
• Auricular Acupuncture Tested for Cocaine Dependence Treatment October 16-23, 2000

• Injectable Naltrexone in Clinical Trial for Treatment of Alcoholism October 16-23, 2000

• Neotrofin Increases Levels Of Heme Oxygenase-1 In Neuron Cells December 10, 2001
• IKK-2 Inhibitor Has Anti-Inflammatory/Anticancer Potential October 15, 2001
• Nesiritide Drug Data Presented At Heart Failure Society Annual Meeting October 8, 2001
• Human Testing With Endothelin A Receptor Antagonist Begins August 13, 2001
• Potential Breast Cancer Immunotherapeutic Under Study August 13, 2001
• Integrated Drug Discovery Portal Available Via Internet August 6, 2001
• Enrollment Begins In Trial Of Novel Alkylating Agent July 23-30, 2001
• Researcher Asks Senate Subcommittee For Help July 23-30, 2001
• Topical Enzyme Therapy May Help Treat Serious Burns July 23-30, 2001
• Ocean Exploration Touted as Key to Medical Research September 25, 2000

• Inappropriate Use Of Drugs Among Elderly Remains Serious Problems December 24-31, 2001

• Generic Drugs Offer Safety, Quality, Value January 14, 2002
• Study Says Drug Ads Prompt Prescriptions December 17, 2001
• Clearer Labelling Should Benefit Patients/Professionals September 17-24, 2001
• Trends in Severity, Types, Causes of Medication Errors Identified January 8, 2001
• Voluntary Withdrawal of Cold and Allergy Products Announced November 20-27, 2000

• Successful Phase II Results Lead To Phase III Approval October 8, 2001

• Cervical Spine Surgery Triggers Complications February 5, 2001

• Higher Rates Of Repeat Infections Occur Among Children In Group Child Care December 24-31, 2001

• Despite Similarities In Diagnoses, Men Less Likely To Seek Help April 23-30, 2001
• Quick Survey Can Detect Bulimia, Predict Future Problems For Teens With Type 1 Diabetes April 23-30, 2001
• Involuntary Treatment Can Help, Study Indicates November 20-27, 2000

• Consumer Groups Ask FDA To Withdraw New Patent On Costly Heart Drug September 10, 2001

• New Non-Steroid Cream Could Provide Alternative Treatment For Children October 8, 2001

• Monograph Recognizes Health-Care Plans For Promoting Breastfeeding September 3, 2001
• Booklet Advises Taking Active Role in Health Care Decisions February 19-26, 2001
• Project Links Native Americans to Health Information on the Web December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001

• Scientist Says He Will Find Country Where He Can Clone Humans January 7, 2002

• New Technology Makes Emergency Rooms More Efficient October 22-29, 2001
• Cocaine-Related Deaths, Drug-Related Emergency Room Visits Drastically Increasing August 20-27, 2001
• Study Casts Doubt On Value Of Emergency Intubation August 20-27, 2001
• Emergency Room Crisis Worsening January 15, 2001
• Physicians' Hesitation to Perform Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation Delays Patient Ventilation December 18, 2000

• Article Calls For OTC Status By FDA July 23-30, 2001

• Compound In Apples Reduces Severe Symptoms August 13, 2001

• Saying Medicare Rules Restrict Good Care For Dying Patients, Physicians Propose Revised Payment System June 4, 2001

• FDA Approves New At-Home Thyroid Testing Method September 10, 2001
• Researcher Says There Appears To Be Physiological Basis For Male Menopause August 20-27, 2001
• Testosterone Therapy: Spotlight On The Older Man At Last August 6, 2001
• Men Reluctant To Talk With Physicians About Low Libido July 9-16, 2001
• Study Finds Changes In Hormone Levels In New Fathers July 9-16, 2001
• Radiation To Base Of Skull Causes Pituitary Damage In Dose-Dependent Manner May 14, 2001
• Male Mice Without Estrogen Receptors Exhibit No Sexual Behavior December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001

• Recovery Time Can be Extensive January 8, 2001

• Abbott Laboratories Partners With EPA to Find Alternative Power Resources December 10, 2001
• Stress Of Neighborhood Conditions Can Undermine Health August 20-27, 2001
• Nasal Epithelium Biopsies Useful For Gauging Pollution Exposure April 23-30, 2001
• Blood Pressure Rates Increase With Air Pollution April 16, 2001
• Mercury, Diethyl Phtalate Are Surprisingly High In Humans April 9, 2001
• Study Links Improved Air Quality With Decreased Emergency Visits For Asthma March 12, 2001
• Living Near Where Pesticides Are Used May Boost Fetal Death Due To Birth Defects March 5, 2001
• Smog a Major Cause of Kids' Sick Days February 5, 2001
• EPA to Set New Standard for Arsenic in Drinking Water January 22, 2001
• Old Power Plants Contribute to Hundreds of Deaths Yearly January 22, 2001
• Researchers Use Ultraviolet Light to Zap Bacteria in Ballast Water January 15, 2001
• Indoor Nitrogen Dioxide Associated with Increased Respiratory Symptoms in Children November 20-27, 2000
• Study Finds Repeated Ozone Exposure Impairs Children's Lung Growth November 20-27, 2000
• Respirator Use Can Prevent Negative Effects of Swine Exposure November 13, 2000
• Chemical Found in Computer Can Cause Allergies and Sickness October 2-9, 2000
• Indoor Air Pollution Exposure Well Over WHO Guidelines October 2-9, 2000
• WHO Warns of Mass Arsenic Contamination in Bangladesh's Water September 25, 2000

• Study Highlights Public Health Implications For Reducing Respiratory Disease From Indoor Pollutants September 10, 2001
• Link Between Air Pollution And Hospitalizations Scrutinized August 20-27, 2001

• Diabetes Patients Susceptible To The Effects Of Air Pollution October 22-29, 2001

• Particulates in Air Need to be Controlled to Protect Public Health January 8, 2001

• American Obesity Association Says Surgeon General's Report Falls Short January 14, 2002
• Poor Children Suffer Because Access To Dental Care Barred January 14, 2002
• Is Trauma A Risk Factor For Fibromyalgia? December 10, 2001
• Pathogenic Fungi Persist On Common Items In Hospitals October 8, 2001
• More Singaporeans Obese Under New Measurement July 23-30, 2001
• First Atlas Of Geographic And Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Heart Disease Death Rates For U.S. Men Released July 2, 2001
• Annual Report Shows Overall Decline in U.S. Cancer Incidence and Death Rates June 18, 2001
• Hepatitis C Risk Not Limited to Injection Drug Users May 21-28, 2001
• Patients Under Age 40 May Be At Risk For Premature Coronary Artery Disease April 9, 2001
• Alcohol Is Number One Killer Of Young Men In Europe March 12, 2001
• Socioeconomic Status Weighs Heavily on Health of Married Couples February 12, 2001
• Post-Hurricane Incidences of Asthma Studied in North Carolina January 15, 2001
• CDC: 61% of U.S. Adults are Overweight December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Global Spread of HIV/AIDS Epidemic Exceeds Earlier Predictions December 18, 2000
• Study Suggests Upcoming Epidemic of Type II Diabetes in North Carolina Children December 4-11, 2000
• Team Investigates Esophageal Cancer Incidence in Aral Sea Region September 25, 2000

• Exercise Study Confirms Safety Of Viagra In Stable Angina Patients December 10, 2001
• Regular Cycling Can Improve Sexual Function In Men With Heart Failure December 3, 2001
• Injectable Therapy Useful For Men Failing Oral Therapy November 12, 2001
• Fifty Years Of Treatment Options November 12, 2001
• Phase III Clinical Trials Of Alprox-TD Approved October 15, 2001
• Significant Improvement In Patients Treated With Topical Gel October 8, 2001
• Topical Drug Open-Label Extension Trial Extended As Pivotal Study Is Completed August 6, 2001
• ED Can Be An Indicator Of Disease June 18, 2001
• Viagra Passes Initial Safety Test, But More Research Is Needed March 26, 2001
• Condition Can Indicate Coronary Disease December 18, 2000
• Phase II Intranasal Apomorphine Trial Initiated November 13, 2000

• Researchers Weigh Costs Of Industry-University Research Collaboration January 14, 2002
• Researchers Recommend Community Advisory Boards To Ensure Informed Consent December 24-31, 2001
• Mixed Report Card On Informed Consent For Cancer Clinical Trials December 17, 2001
• Should Elderly Patients Be Told They Have Cancer? December 10, 2001
• Embryonic Stem Cell Research Fuels Controversy September 10, 2001
• European Commission Opposes Funding Human Cloning And Stem Cell Research September 3, 2001
• Group Supports Bill To Ban Human Cloning September 3, 2001
• House Committee Passes Legislation Banning Human Cloning September 3, 2001
• Embryonic Stem Cell Cloning In Mice Causes Serious Abnormalities August 13, 2001
• Potential Compromise On Stem Cell Research Is Controversial August 13, 2001
• What To Do With Unused Embryos? August 13, 2001
• Clinical and Social Issues Stemming From Human Genome Project Outlined June 4, 2001
• Giving Volunteers Pollutants Plays a Controversial Role in Debate January 15, 2001
• Most Terminally Ill Patients Do Not Seriously Consider Euthanasia or Physician-Assisted Suicide December 4-11, 2000

• Simple Device Collects Data From Patients At Home June 11, 2001

• Physical And Mental Health Boosted In Patients July 23-30, 2001
• Walking Protects Women From Cognitive Decline May 21-28, 2001
• Tai Chi Is A Good Way For Elderly People To Regain Physical Functioning May 14, 2001
• Providing Better Playgrounds Could Improve Children's Physical Activity April 16, 2001
• CDC Reports Levels Of Physical Activity In The 1990s Remained Unchanged March 26, 2001
• Physical Activity: Age Matters in Hot Climates February 12, 2001

• Endoscopic Swallowing Diagnosis Preferable to 24-Hour pH Monitoring December 18, 2000

• New Procedure Can Replace Surgery for Infants with Rare Defect October 16-23, 2000

• Testosterone Can Improve Results November 6, 2000

• Abusing Marijuana Could Affect Sperm Regulation December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001

• Pregnant Women Should Take Extra Care When Traveling In Cars December 3, 2001

• Revenues For Proteomics Expected To Reach $5.6 Billion By 2006 October 1, 2001

• Endurance Training Has Greater Health Benefits Than Resistance Training June 25, 2001

• Groups Issue School Guidelines For Children At Risk September 10, 2001
• Plain Language For Labeling Should Augment, Not Replace, Existing Requirements September 10, 2001

• Improved Labeling May Help Save Lives September 17-24, 2001
• Innovative Food Intolerance Test Now Screens More Foods August 6, 2001
• Researchers Call For Stricter Manufacturing and Labeling Guidelines April 9, 2001
• Restaurants Pose Danger For Peanut/Tree Nut Allergic Individuals April 9, 2001

• Public Uninformed, Unconcerned About Bioengineered Food December 10, 2001
• Widely Used Food Additive Under Scrutiny November 5, 2001
• FDA Publishes Final Rule to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Juice Safety February 5, 2001

• Deaths Linked To Oyster Bacteria September 3, 2001

• Scientists Pit Species of Campylobacter Against Each Other In Chickens March 12, 2001

• Fruits, Vegetables Require Kitchen Care To Prevent Problems April 23-30, 2001

• Women, African-Americans, And People With Low-Income Comprise Most Affected Population April 23-30, 2001

• Gene Target For Drugs To Treat Heart Disease, Obesity, Discovered November 12, 2001

• All Stem Cells Lines Cleared For Use Will Qualify For Federal Money October 1, 2001
• Stanford Responds To Clark's Redrawal Of $60 Million September 17-24, 2001
• Health Care Project Will Save Lives in Rural Vietnam December 4-11, 2000
• Research Aims to Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities December 4-11, 2000

• Melatonin Therapy Works in Animal Model November 6, 2000

• A Good Night's Sleep Helps Prevent Ulcers April 23-30, 2001
• Animal Model Validates Medicinal Plant Used in Bangladesh December 4-11, 2000

• Heartburn Or Heart Attack? December 17, 2001
• GERD Could Be Tempered By H. pylori Eradication June 25, 2001
• Study Offers Hope For GERD Patients Who Can't Live Without Chocolate June 18, 2001
• Similar Long-Term GERD Outcomes Reported For Surgery And Medical Treatment May 21-28, 2001
• New Valve Repair Procedure May Eliminate Need for Daily Medication, Surgery November 6, 2000

• Study Shows 17 Conditions Affect Millions June 11, 2001

• Economic, Environmental Factors Cause Stomach Problems Later In Life June 18, 2001

• Latest Results On OGT 918 After Long-Term Follow-Up Are Encouraging October 15, 2001

• Study Finds Women at Risk for Certain Cancers Not Particularly Distressed December 4-11, 2000

• Researchers Put Debate On The Web March 5, 2001

• Commission Discusses Safety Of GMF, Approves Toxin Limits And Guidelines For Organic Livestock Farming August 20-27, 2001

• House Calls Make a Comeback: Specialized Medical Team Visits Seniors September 10, 2001

• Study Aims To Reduce Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions To Elderly Patients May 21-28, 2001
• Occupational Therapy Helps Seniors February 12, 2001
• New Model of Care Designed to Protect Well-Being of Hospitalized Elderly January 8, 2001
• Psychotropic Drugs Often Prescribed Inappropriately for Elderly Patients November 6, 2000
• Surgery Analysis Confirms Safety of Outpatient Settings for the Elderly October 30, 2000

• Power Lifts Urged For Older Men Who Want To Avoid Frailty December 10, 2001
• Researchers Shed Light On Why People Age Differently December 10, 2001

• Two Bacteria Are Primary Culprits In Mouth Disease March 19, 2001

• Study Finds Glaucoma Is Leading Cause Of Blindness Among Hispanics January 14, 2002
• Incidence Of Open-Angle Disease Increases With Age July 9-16, 2001
• Social Deprivation Linked To Increased Risk Of Blindness March 26, 2001
• Technology Provides Earliest Detection and Offers Best Opportunity to Save Vision February 12, 2001

• Water Scarcity Threatens Food Supply And Environmental Security September 10, 2001

• Fund Launches Southeast Asia Child Immunization Campaign In Cambodia September 17-24, 2001

• United Kingdom Working Hard To Train More Nurses And Midwives September 3, 2001

• Witnessing Tests for Brain Stem Death May Help Relatives Cope January 8, 2001

• Veterans Report More Ill Health Than Other Service Men and Women April 23-30, 2001

• Puberty Delayed In Perinatally Infected Children September 3, 2001

• Vaccine For Developing World Shows Unexpected Activity August 6, 2001
• Vaccine For Developing World Shows Unexpected Activity July 23-30, 2001

• Dermatologists Educate Millions Of Sufferers During Hair Loss Awareness Month August 20-27, 2001

• Toes Make Good Replacements for Fingers October 16-23, 2000

• Recipient - Second In The Nation - Gains Feeling In His New Left Hand September 17-24, 2001

• Matrix Submits European Application For IntraDose Approval December 17, 2001

• The Latest News About Headaches Announced At Meeting July 23-30, 2001

• Hospital Spending Drives Largest Increase In A Decade October 15, 2001

• Individuals With Chronic Conditions Spend More For Health Care December 10, 2001
• Health Plans And Physicians Should Talk To Patients About Cost-Containment Bonuses April 2, 2001

• Africa Requires Massive Funding To Help Stem Health Crisis, Experts Tell UN Panel May 7, 2001

• HMO's Move Receives Mixed Reviews August 13, 2001
• U.S. Government Approves Six State Plans To Insure Women With Breast Or Cervical Cancer June 18, 2001

• Clinical Study Evaluates Bilateral Cochlear Implants October 15, 2001
• FDA Approves Next Generation Technology For The Hearing Impaired September 17-24, 2001
• New Transducer May Be Effective for Patients with Auditory Nerve Damage October 16-23, 2000

• Deaf Children Who Get Cochlear Implants Early in Life Get Best Results January 22, 2001

• Newborn Screening Device Combines OAE And ABR November 5, 2001
• Children More Affected Than Previously Thought October 8, 2001
• Symphonix, Siemens Offer Targeted Outreach Program To U.S. Audiologists October 1, 2001
• FDA Approves Cochlear Implant Technology October 1, 2001
• Disposable Earphones For Screening Infants Developed August 13, 2001
• Medial Areas Of Primary Auditory Cortex Are Stimulated By Ultrasound April 16, 2001
• Animated 3-D Boosts Deaf Education March 19, 2001
• Virtual Tutor Helps Hearing-Impaired Children To Learn Speech March 19, 2001
• Grant Awarded for Study of Deafness and Design Better Implants February 12, 2001
• Moderate Alcohol Consumption Can Provide Protection for Elderly December 18, 2000
• Semicircular Canal Malformation Can Cause Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss December 4-11, 2000
• Progress in Auditory Hair Cell Studies in Birds Points Way to Possible Human Hearing Improvement November 6, 2000
• Three Commonly Used Hearing Aid Circuits Provide Similar Benefits October 30, 2000
• Study Finds "Vibrant Soundbridge" Provides Effective Alternative to Hearing Aids October 2-9, 2000

• Men Hear Differently than Women, Brain Images Show December 18, 2000
• Vestibular Data Used to Judge Spatial Relationships October 16-23, 2000

• Follow-Up Care Not Different In Medicare Fee-for-Service Versus HMO Patients September 3, 2001

• Cardiac Support Device Trial Expands To 20 Centers August 6, 2001

• Facts and Treatment: A Monthly Foot Fact From Foot.com September 17-24, 2001

• Renal Patients Suffer Impaired Salivary Function February 5, 2001

• Avigen Granted Orphan Drug Status For Gene Therapy Product August 13, 2001

• Phase II Study Of Cisplatin/Epinephrine Injectable Gel Initiated August 6, 2001

• Nutritional Supplement Boosts Female Sexual Function July 23-30, 2001
• Ethnobotanist Warns Of Mixing Herbs With Traditional Medications June 4, 2001

• Risk Factors Predict Patient Survival And Ability To Function June 18, 2001
• Study Suggests Psychiatric Interventions Should Be Assessed In Patients May 7, 2001
• No Link To Sedatives In Elderly April 16, 2001

• Male HRT and Contraception Product to be Developed November 20-27, 2000

• Aggressive Treatment May Be Warranted in Some Infants June 4, 2001

• New Botox Therapy Data Demonstrates Quality of Life Benefits November 12, 2001

• Phase II Calcimimetics Data Is Promising December 3, 2001

• Study Suggests 'White-Coat Hypertension' Is Not Harmless December 24-31, 2001
• Blood Pressure May Spike When You Talk To Your Doctor During Measurement September 17-24, 2001
• Personality's Role in High Blood Pressure Might Not Be So Prominent February 12, 2001

• ACE Inhibitor Effective In Slowing Kidney Disease Progression In African Americans June 18, 2001

• Dark Chocolate Can Reduce LDL Levels November 12, 2001

• Cold Weather Deaths Are Preventable February 19-26, 2001

• Phase III Trial Of Humanized Surfactant Initiated August 13, 2001

• Researchers Use "Fast CT" To See Human Kidney Function February 12, 2001
• Physician Conducts Endoscopic Surgery Using High Definition Television December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Swallowable Video Capsule More Effective than Enteroscope at Detecting Small Bowel Lesions December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Virtual 3D Images Let Doctors See Inside Patients Without Open Surgery December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001

• Clinical Studies Of Immune Regulating Hormone Approved August 6, 2001

• Don't Send Kids To School Without Their Vaccines September 17-24, 2001
• American Cancer Society Endorses Hepatitis B 'Catch-up' Immunization for Children May 14, 2001
• One More Visit Could Close Demographic Gaps In Infant Vaccination Efforts May 7, 2001

• Lungs Develop Better In Kids Who Move Away From Pollution January 7, 2002
• Microanatomical Distributions Of Immune Cells Described In Normal And Diseased Tonsils April 9, 2001
• Space Flight Conditions Don't Affect Immunity March 19, 2001
• Fewer Daylight Hours Related to Reduced Immunological Efficiency December 4-11, 2000

• FDA Approves New Room-Temperature Storage For BenzaClin Topical Gel October 15, 2001

• Handwashing Survey Reveals Americans Still Don't Get It October 2-9, 2000

• Chicken And Beef Are Often Contaminated With Feces October 1, 2001
• Imaging Agent Helps Locate Sites Of Infection August 6, 2001
• Risk Higher for Children with Personal Exemptions from Immunization January 15, 2001

• Low Sperm Count Linked To Organic Solvents October 1, 2001

• Flu Shots Important For People With Asthma November 12, 2001
• CDC Sees Racial Gap In Flu Shots August 6, 2001
• Health Officials Expect Another Flu Vaccine Delay July 23-30, 2001
• Parents Who Miss Work To Care For Sick Child Are More Accepting Of Flu Vaccine May 14, 2001
• U.S. CDC Says 2000-01 Flu Season Lightest In Four Years April 9, 2001
• Double Flu Vaccine Yields Better Antibody Response In Frail Elderly April 2, 2001

• Link Between Insomnia And Sleep-Disordered Breathing Raises Red Flag January 7, 2002
• Phase III Clinical Trial Of NBI-34060 Initiated In Chronic Insomnia Patients December 17, 2001

• Pediatric Health Information On The Web Is Too Difficult For Many Adults To Understand August 13, 2001
• Government Agencies Target Online Health Fraud July 9-16, 2001
• VerticalNews Launch Uses NewsRx Artificial Intelligence Technology July 9-16, 2001
• Early Results Of Website-Based Health Management Interventions Study Outlined June 25, 2001
• Add 'Infotherapy' To Your List Of Medical Terms June 11, 2001
• Study Results Prompt Questions About Understandable Content On Health Websites June 11, 2001
• NewsRx Network Chosen As Source For 'Information Therapy' May 21-28, 2001
• NewsRx.net Is Preferred Site for Cancer, Malaria, AIDS, Other Health Searches, Audience Measurement Shows May 7, 2001

• Possible Link to Excessive Bacteria Identified December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001

• Diabetes Reduces Survival After Some Heart Attacks October 8, 2001

• Medical Specialization Affects Recommendation Of Dialysis Treatment March 12, 2001

• Drug Ads Help Enable Consumers To Manage Their Health Care December 24-31, 2001
• Online Information Is Influencing Diagnosis, Treatment, And Prescribing December 10, 2001
• Survey Finds Women Have Many Misconceptions About Breast Cancer November 5, 2001
• Time-Starved Fathers Make Every Second Count November 5, 2001
• AIDS Community Exhibits Hope, Determination, Compassion October 8, 2001
• Peripheral Vascular Disease Limits Ability Of Many To Walk Comfortably October 8, 2001
• Public Service Campaign Says Depression Is Not A Normal Part Of Aging October 1, 2001
• Publication Fights Epidemic Of Smoking Among Teenage Girls October 1, 2001
• American Cancer Society Launches New And Improved Website September 17-24, 2001
• Many Youths Use Potentially Dangerous Sports Supplements And Drugs September 17-24, 2001
• Middle School Years Time Of Tumult And Change September 17-24, 2001
• Olympic Athletes Get the Straight Dope On Cold Medication September 17-24, 2001
• Poll Finds College Binge Drinking A Top Concern For Parents September 17-24, 2001
• Athletes Urged to Check Ingredients of Sports Supplements September 10, 2001
• New Survey Uncovers How Americans Sleep September 3, 2001
• Suggestions May Help Keep Children Healthy At School September 3, 2001
• Religion, Morals Stall Efforts Against AIDS June 25, 2001
• Risk of Contracting Sexual Diseases Can Be Predicted by Psychological Evaluation January 22, 2001
• One in Three Physicians Unlikely to Get Routine Medical Care December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Releasing Medical Study Findings Early Has Downside December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Japanese Newspaper Poll Shows Most Want to be Told About Cancer Diagnoses November 6, 2000

• Initiating Oral Feeding 48-Hours After Surgery Is Safe May 14, 2001
• Pre- And Post-Operative Health Problems Diminish Quality Of Life March 5, 2001
• Voice Prostheses May be Able to Use Residual Laryngeal Nerve December 18, 2000

• Acid Suppressive Therapy Improves Symptoms March 19, 2001

• Michigan Alleges Anxiety Drug Monopoly January 14, 2002
• Consumer Groups File Brief to Prevent Withdrawal Of Generic BuSpar January 7, 2002

• In U.S., White Hispanic Males Have Highest Mortality Rates September 3, 2001

• Treatable Condition Might Be Missed in Primary Care February 19-26, 2001
• Free Radicals Required in Pathogenesis of Alcohol-Induced Disease October 2-9, 2000

• Preventing Hepatitis C Is A Factor In Stemming Organ Demand April 16, 2001

• Study Suggests Greater Pressure on Families as Baby Boomers Age September 25, 2000

• Study Finds Personal Choices Can Yield Long Life June 18, 2001

• Second Surgery Or Spinal Cord Stimulator: Multi-Center Study Assesses Options April 9, 2001

• Zinc Boosts Infant Survival Rates December 24-31, 2001

• Movie Smoking Linked To Teens Trying First Cigarette January 7, 2002
• Study To Test Whether Addition Of Maintenance Therapy Improves Survival September 10, 2001
• Testing Begins On Diagnostic Software Used In Cancer Detection August 13, 2001
• Radiosurgery Technology Successfully Used In 25 Patients August 6, 2001

• Guidelines Of Care Help Reduce Length Of Stay For Patients October 8, 2001

• Financial Results Of Disease Management Program Reported August 13, 2001
• Does Petroleum Pollution Contribute to Immune Disease in U.S. Black Neighborhoods? October 2-9, 2000

• "Translocation" Surgery Yields Unprecedented Results December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001

• U.S. and Japanese Scientists Develop Diagnostic Test February 12, 2001
• Disposable Diapers May Explain Increase October 16-23, 2000

• More Than 13% of World Population Suffers from Hunger October 2-9, 2000

• You've Got Mail February 12, 2001

• AbioCor Patient Continues To Progress In His Recovery October 8, 2001

• AbioCor Transplantation Patients Doing Well November 5, 2001

• Compression Limiter Circuits Produce Best Results in Hearing Aids November 20-27, 2000

• Canada Unveils New Regulations For Expanding Legal Use August 13, 2001

• New Audio Device May Help Reduce Mistakes November 19-26, 2001

• Study Confirms Skin Cancer Risks Of Sun Exposure April 16, 2001

• Rumors Of Declining Sperm Count Focus Attention On Male Reproductive Health June 18, 2001

• Surgeons Opting for More Conservative Treatments October 16-23, 2000

• Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked To Dry Eyes December 10, 2001
• New Study: Association Between Hormone Use, Breast Cancer Doubtful September 17-24, 2001
• New Drug Application Submitted For Topical Estrogen August 6, 2001

• New Depression And Anxiety Treatment Goals Defined December 24-31, 2001
• Campaign Seeks To Remove Barriers To Diagnosis, Treatment Of Depression November 5, 2001
• Veterans Administration Offers On-Line Help For Disaster Counseling October 22-29, 2001
• Website Offers Searchable Data Base For Local Resources October 22-29, 2001
• Children And Traumatic National Events, Careful Handling Needed October 22-29, 2001
• Crisis Hotline Available To Help People Cope With National Tragedy October 22-29, 2001
• How To Maintain Physical And Emotional Health In The Aftermath Of Tragedy October 22-29, 2001
• Advocacy Groups Claim Federal Policy Puts Veterans at Risk September 17-24, 2001
• Editorial Takes Issue With Model For Treating Depression, Points Finger At Drug Companies August 6, 2001
• Physically Fit, Leaner Older People Are Happier July 9-16, 2001
• St. John's Wort Not Effective For Treatment Of Major Depression May 7, 2001
• For Some, Sleep Style Serves As Harbinger Of Depression May 7, 2001
• Aerobic Exercise Can Work Faster Than Drugs To Lift Depression April 23-30, 2001
• Researchers Say Depressed Patients Should Be Allowed To Choose Their Treatment April 23-30, 2001
• World Health Day Emphasized Increased Attention To Mental Illnesses April 9, 2001
• Follow-Up Care By Phone Helps Reduce Risk Of Relapse Into Serious Depression March 26, 2001
• Young People With Social Anxiety Disorder At Risk For Depressive Disorders March 26, 2001

• Physical Ailments In Elderly Could Signal Depression September 3, 2001
• New Tool To Assess Suicide Risk Among Psychiatric Patients August 13, 2001
• Prevalence Of Psychotic Symptoms Greater In Urban Settings August 13, 2001
• Barriers To Diagnosis Could Prolong Suffering July 2, 2001
• Hospitalization Might Be Distressing for Psychiatric Disorder Patients January 29, 2001

• WebMD Acquires Medscape Portals, Creates New Network January 14, 2002

• Television Series To Investigate Experimental Treatment September 17-24, 2001

• Assessment Questionnaire Helpful To Patients, Physicians August 6, 2001
• Drug Efficacy Is Unaffected By Menstrual Cycle In Women August 6, 2001

• Patients' Actions Do Not Always Follow Their Knowledge September 17-24, 2001

• Native American Research Centers for Health Program Launched September 25, 2000

• Religious Struggle May Indicate Greater Risk Of Death Among Elderly September 3, 2001
• Enrollment Complete In Drug Study Of Post-Myocardial Infarction Patients August 6, 2001

• Experts Say Screening Is Vital In Detecting Early Disease December 10, 2001

• Positive Phase I Results Of Enzyme Replacement Therapy Demonstrated October 8, 2001

• European Orphan Drug Designation Received for rhASB for MPS-VI January 22, 2001

• Intranasal Interferon-(beta) Phase I Clinical Trial Initiated December 24-31, 2001
• Early Use And High Dose Of Interferon Beta-1a Has Significant Benefits August 6, 2001

• Is Low Oxygen the Key? October 30, 2000

• Endovascular Cooling System Safely Used In Patients December 10, 2001
• Widespread Knowledge Of CPR, Defibrillation Vital To Saving Lives December 10, 2001
• NHLBI, AHA Urge Physicians To Stress Need To Call 911 October 1, 2001
• Weekends Peak Time For Heart Attacks For Young And Middle-Age Men September 10, 2001
• Novel Cardiac Gene Expression Activator Identified August 6, 2001
• Pollutants, Marijuana Use Increase Heart Attack Risk, Especially In The Middle-Aged July 2, 2001
• New Definition May Make Number Of Heart Attack Cases Soar April 2, 2001

• Research Group To Study Autoimmune Diseases March 12, 2001

• Orphan Medical Announces That Xyrem Contract Manufacturer Cleared by FDA December 10, 2001

• Ozone-Induced Changes Both Dependent and Independent of White Blood Cells October 30, 2000

• New Intubation Technique Can Reduce Complications November 6, 2000

• Benefits Of Folic Acid Greater Than Previously Thought December 24-31, 2001

• Glucose Deficit Affects Young And Old June 25, 2001

• Four Human Stem Cell Lines Derived To Aid Research August 13, 2001
• Gene Diagnostic Helps Determine Prognostic Factors August 13, 2001

• Coffee In The Afternoon A Memory Boost For Elders January 7, 2002
• Estrogen Gives Postmenopausal Women Better Memory Consistency December 10, 2001
• Premier Works With American Stroke Association On Stroke Care December 10, 2001
• Link Unearthed Between Lefties In Family And Memory November 12, 2001

• Ear Muffin Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For Use With ALGO Screeners December 3, 2001

• New Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Key Staff Announced June 25, 2001
• Drugfacts.Com, NewsRx Collaboration Expands Availability Of Custom Health News For Professionals March 12, 2001

• Manufacturers Use Chemical Additives to Mask Environmental Cigarette Smoke October 2-9, 2000
• It Can Start Within a Few Days and After Just a Few Cigarettes September 25, 2000

• New Generation Drug Effective, Reduces Cardiotoxicity July 23-30, 2001

• 10 Solutions For The Nursing Shortage November 19-26, 2001

• Group Debunks Research Suggesting Ginkgo Biloba Is Dangerous October 1, 2001
• New Legislation May Allow Health Plan Coverage Of Dietary Supplements October 1, 2001
• Study About Dietary Supplements Shows Bias And Misunderstanding September 10, 2001

• FDA Warns Against Dietary Supplement December 17, 2001

• Doctors Who Discuss Nutrition With Their Patients Often Recommend Yogurt December 24-31, 2001
• Free Fruit Given To School Children In United Kingdom December 10, 2001
• Dr. Atkins' Diet Undergoes Major Revision November 12, 2001
• High-Protein Fad Diets: Knowledge Does Not Always Alter Behavior November 12, 2001
• Nutribar Sponsors Satiety Roundtable With Leading Experts November 5, 2001
• Honey Is A Good Source Of Carbohydrates For Athlete October 15, 2001
• Dietary Supplements Essential To Health Of Seniors October 8, 2001
• NNFA Coalition For Informative Carbohydrate Labeling Issues Statement October 8, 2001
• Poor Diets May Worsen Health Risks In Spouses Of Smokers October 8, 2001
• Doctors Say School Lunches Fail To Make The Grade October 1, 2001
• Soy Plays Positive Role In Proactive Nutrition September 17-24, 2001
• Obesity, Wasting Found Under The Same Roof In Poor Families September 10, 2001
• Probing Rice Bran's Cancer-Fighting Potential September 25, 2000

• Intragastric Balloon Offers Impressive Weight Loss - At A Cost September 10, 2001

• Urging Preschoolers To 'Clean Your Plate' Not A Good Idea December 17, 2001
• High BMI Bumps Up The Risk During Pregnancy July 23-30, 2001
• Nutrition Summit Distills Strategies For Weight Loss July 2, 2001
• Low-Income Mothers Judge Children's Weight Using Their Own Criteria June 25, 2001

• Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Likelihood Of Having Child With Colic August 20-27, 2001
• Eating Solid Food Sooner After C-Section May Shorten Hospital Stay July 23-30, 2001
• More Women Than Previously Assumed Need Leave During Pregnancy June 11, 2001
• Winter Temperatures at Mid-Pregnancy May Lower Birth Weight November 20-27, 2000

• Soft Palate Stiffness, But Not Elasticity, Increased in Patients October 30, 2000

• Modafinil Significantly Improves Wakefulness In Patients November 5, 2001
• Nitric Oxide Is One Culprit February 5, 2001
• Study Finds Auto-CPAP as Effective as CPAP November 20-27, 2000

• Work-Related Factors Contribute To Much Higher Persistent Asthma Rates September 10, 2001

• Personality And Work Demands Affect Health And Safety On The Job August 13, 2001
• Health Effects Of Herbicide Paraquat Are Under Study May 14, 2001

• Underground Construction Workers More Prone To Respiratory Disorders March 12, 2001
• Low-Level Office Noise Increases Health Risks and Lowers Task Motivation February 12, 2001
• Strategic Precautions Against Fatal Falls on the Job Recommended January 29, 2001
• Isocyanates Cause Asthma January 22, 2001

• Preventive Therapy Helps Seniors Remain Independent January 22, 2001

• Techniques Reveal Age-Related Changes In Function April 9, 2001
• Purpose Of Putative Vomeronasal Organ: Only The Nose Knows March 26, 2001

• Estimated 5% Of Elderly Have Visual Field Loss January 7, 2002
• Antioxidants Show Promise Against Age-Related Eye Diseases December 10, 2001
• Carotenoids May Protect Against Cataracts, Study Suggests December 10, 2001
• FDA Approves LaserSight's LSX For LASIK Treatment of Myopic Astigmatism November 12, 2001
• Take Care Of Your Family's Eyes, Know The Warning Signs October 22-29, 2001
• FDA Approves U.S. Clinical Trial For Intracorneal Lens October 15, 2001
• New Automated Software Speeds Detection Of "Lazy Eye" In Children September 10, 2001
• Researchers Say Stem Cell Research Is Vital To Finding Cures For Blinding Diseases September 3, 2001
• Eye Damage After Solar Eclipse Not as High as Expected February 5, 2001
• Long-Term Use of Vitamins E and C Can Prevent Cataracts December 18, 2000
• Results Support Radio Frequency Energy Use to Correct Farsightedness November 6, 2000

• Positive Results Announced for Dry Eye Disease Treatment November 20-27, 2000

• Narcotic Antagonist Mitigates Severe Opioid Side Effects August 6, 2001

• New Test May Predict Fall Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy and Other Eye Diseases January 15, 2001

• Eye Protection Recommend For Those In Disaster Setting October 8, 2001
• Rx For Contact Lenses: Mobility + Lubricity = Comfort And Safety June 4, 2001
• Study Suggests Convenience is Key in Contact Lens Choice February 5, 2001

• Foundation Established To Increase Public Awareness December 3, 2001
• Mouth Sores Could Be Early Indicators Of Deadly Disease October 8, 2001
• Survey Underscores Need for Education and Early Detection January 8, 2001

• Salivary Histatin Defense Becomes Less Effective with Age October 30, 2000

• New Year Resolutions Should Help Ensure A Healthy Smile December 24-31, 2001
• Surgery Should Be Last Resort In Treating Gum Disease October 22-29, 2001
• Parents Cautioned About Teeth Whitening For Teens October 15, 2001
• You Are What You Eat, From Your Gums Down To Your Feet October 8, 2001
• Community Water Fluoridation Is Safe And Effective September 17-24, 2001
• Mouth/Body Connection Linked To Overall Health September 3, 2001
• Tea Fights Cavities, Reduces Plaque June 11, 2001
• Second Bacterium Confirmed as Cause of Tooth Decay April 23-30, 2001
• Gingivitis Can Gain Foothold Quickly April 2, 2001
• Gum Disease Not Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease February 12, 2001
• Periodontal Disease Isn't Always Your Parents' Disease January 22, 2001
• Aging Population Has Changing Needs October 30, 2000
• New System Detects Tooth Decay Earlier October 30, 2000
• Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements Linked to Prevention of Tooth Loss in the Elderly October 2-9, 2000

• Study Identifies Factors Associated With Families' Consent August 6, 2001
• U.S. Government Plans Organ Donor Card May 7, 2001

• Braces Aren't Just For Children October 15, 2001

• Knee Injuries To Snow Skiers On Rise August 6, 2001

• Study Looks at Racial and Gender Differences in U.S. Patients November 13, 2000

• Alcoholics at Risk for Fragile Bones October 2-9, 2000

• Test Gains Mandatory National Medicare Coverage December 24-31, 2001
• Anabolic Treatment Rebuilds Bone December 10, 2001
• Risedronate Sodium Reduces Vertebral Fracture Risk November 19-26, 2001
• Risedronate Effective Against Corticosteroid-Induced Disease In Men October 22-29, 2001
• Regular Consumption Of Caffeinated Carbonated Beverages May Result In Bone Loss September 10, 2001
• Four Compounds Effective At Treating Disease July 23-30, 2001
• Study Relates Jogging And Strong Bones In Young Men July 23-30, 2001
• Protein Saves Bone In Elders May 7, 2001
• Nursing Home Patients Receive Inadequate Treatment March 12, 2001
• Clinical Study of Synthetic Cortical Bone Initiated January 8, 2001
• Catching a Time Bomb Among the Elderly October 30, 2000
• Slow Growth in Childhood May Lead to Hip Fracture Later in Life October 30, 2000
• Water Fluoridation Reduces Risk of Bone Fractures, Benefits/Risks in Children Need Further Study October 30, 2000
• Estrogen Plays Key Role in Regulating Bone Breakdown in Men October 2-9, 2000
• Gender-Specific Reference Levels Needed to Identify Men at Risk October 2-9, 2000

• Zithromax Approved As Single-Dose Treatment January 14, 2002
• Antibiotics May Provide Short-Term Improvement July 2, 2001
• Permeability-Increasing Protein Repairs Mucosal Damage To Rat Middle Ear May 7, 2001
• Higher Mastoiditis Incidence Linked To Absence Of Antibiotic Treatment April 16, 2001
• Middle Ear Forms New Bone In Response to Infection April 16, 2001
• Wait-And-See Approach Cuts Antibiotic Use April 9, 2001
• Nasal Tubes In Neonates Put Middle Ear At Risk March 12, 2001
• Homeopathic Treatment Provides Effective Relief From Early Symptoms Of Ear Infection March 5, 2001
• Delayed Antibiotic Treatment is Feasible and Acceptable February 19-26, 2001
• Treatment with Bacteria Can Protect Children from Recurrent Ear Infections February 5, 2001
• Early Language Skills Not Impacted December 18, 2000
• Higher Incidence of Ear Infection Associated with Pacifier Use October 16-23, 2000
• Laser Surgery Preferred Treatment for Ear Infections by Some Parents October 16-23, 2000
• Study Finds Pediatricians, Specialists Fail to Comply with New AHCPR Recommendations. October 16-23, 2000

• Children With Mitochondrial Disorders Should Be Tested For Hearing Loss May 14, 2001

• Fall Allergy Alert Identifies The 25 Worst Ragweed Cities September 10, 2001

• Antibody Demonstrates Novel Immune Mechanism August 13, 2001
• Raloxifene May Increase Cancer Growth Rate August 6, 2001

• Transdermal Oxybutynin Significantly Reduces Symptoms November 19-26, 2001
• Male And Female Volunteers Sought For A Nationwide Clinical Trial September 3, 2001
• Data Reported From Comparison Study July 2, 2001

• Many Elderly Patients Are Not Treated For Daily Pain December 24-31, 2001
• Antioxidants In Tart Cherries Fight Arthritis Pain and Inflammation December 17, 2001
• Arthritis Guidelines Presented At Rheumatology Conference December 10, 2001
• New Research Supports Safety Of Popular Pain Reliever August 13, 2001
• Preliminary Results Using Subcutaneous Implant Are Promising August 6, 2001
• Ethnic Disparities in Pain Reporting and Care Discussed May 14, 2001
• Survey Finds Chronic Sufferers Unsatisfied with Therapy December 4-11, 2000

• Tips Help Relieve Muscle Tension/Stress Caused By Desk Work August 13, 2001

• Hamulus Fracture Not Recommended December 18, 2000

• Many Terminally Ill Patients Not Referred for Hospice Services January 15, 2001

• Patient Enrollment Completed For Phase II Clinical Trial September 3, 2001

• Small Amounts Of Alcohol Linked To Accelerated Chronic Disease March 26, 2001
• Change in Calcium Levels May Play Role December 18, 2000

• Volunteers For Research Project Sought November 19-26, 2001

• Drug May Protect Against Brain Cell Damage In PD August 6, 2001
• New Guidelines Call For Change In Treatment Strategy July 2, 2001

• Combination of Two Widely Used Pesticides Linked to Disease January 22, 2001
• Custom-Made Dentures Can Improve Chewing Ability January 15, 2001
• Study Ties Coffee Use with Lowered Risk November 20-27, 2000

• Phase III Clinical Trial Of Adenosine Receptor Agonist Initiated August 6, 2001

• American Heart Association, NexCura To Develop Treatment Decision Tools December 3, 2001
• Medical System Pays Little Attention to Behavior Change Counseling, Study Finds June 4, 2001

• Health Care Not Moving Fast Enough to Reduce Medical Errors November 19-26, 2001
• Medicare Errors Will Soon Be Released to Patients January 15, 2001

• Doctors Don't Talk Sex With Their Lesbian And Gay Patients June 25, 2001

• Patients' Complaints May Influence Doctors' Decision-Making May 7, 2001

• Mechanical Heart Assist Pump Buys Girl Time October 8, 2001

• Shriners Focuses Attention On Scald Burns In Children January 7, 2002
• Newborn Hearing Screening Report Ignores Professional Recommendations December 3, 2001
• Parent Education Will Reduce Overmedication Of Children December 3, 2001
• Treating Flat Feet Early Avoids Complications Later November 12, 2001
• Growing Pains in Healthy Children No Cause for Alarm November 5, 2001
• Health Tips For Kids Coping With Asthma And Allergies November 5, 2001
• Treadmill Machines Can Injure Small Children November 5, 2001
• First Aid Tips Offered At Babysitter Center October 22-29, 2001
• Birth Defects Are A Leading Cause Of U.S. Infant Deaths October 15, 2001
• Traumatic Events Can Be Especially Troubling for Children October 8, 2001
• Iron Overdoses Can Be Fatal In Young Children October 1, 2001
• Washington State Works Hard To Prevent Deaths in Children October 1, 2001
• Information Center Urges Parents To Vaccinate Safely September 17-24, 2001
• Managing Obesity In Kids Is Challenging September 3, 2001
• Children Exposed To Alcohol Prenatally Find Socialization Skills More Difficult As They Age August 20-27, 2001
• Study Discovers A Way To Keep Infants Safe From Second-Hand Smoke August 6, 2001
• More Resources, Attention, Needed To Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome July 9-16, 2001
• Tying Television Privileges To Exercise May Curb Childhood Obesity June 25, 2001
• Childhood Behavioral Problems Associated With Low Birthweight June 11, 2001
• Late Immunization Puts Low-Birth-Weight Babies At Risk June 11, 2001
• Genetic Disorders Common Among Hospitalized Children May 21-28, 2001
• Most Children with Acute Sinusitis Recover Without Antibiotics April 9, 2001
• Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Not Associated With Major Adverse Developmental Effects In Early Childhood April 9, 2001
• Having A Regular Doctor Protects Children From Variety Of Ills March 19, 2001
• Almost 25% Of Children's Burns Caused By Irons March 12, 2001
• Endotoxin Exposure Causes Wheezing In First Year Of Life March 5, 2001
• Families With Very Low Birth Weight Children Experience More Long-Term Adversity March 5, 2001
• Home Environment May Hamper Inner-City Children's Development More Than In Utero March 5, 2001
• Asthmatic Children Show Lung Function Deficits from Maternal in utero Smoking January 29, 2001
• Newborn Lung Treatment Poses Risk of Intestinal Perforation January 29, 2001
• Guidelines Issued for Safe Use of Snowmobiles by Children December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Moms Fail to Recognize Obesity in their Preschoolers December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Bicycle Helmets Recommended for All Children December 4-11, 2000
• Improving Communication on End-of-Life Care of Children with Terminal Cancer December 4-11, 2000
• Studies May Shed Light on Link Between Lack of Neurons and SIDS November 20-27, 2000
• Urine Alarm Stops Bedwetting in Children November 20-27, 2000
• Comprehensive Follow-Up Care for High-Risk Infants Effective Method to Reduce Life-Threatening Illnesses November 6, 2000
• Babies Benefit From Massage October 30, 2000
• Massage Therapy Advocated for Children; Therapeutic Touch Needs More Study October 30, 2000
• Minimally-Invasive Head and Neck Surgery in Children: Computers Help Surgeons Treat Kids October 16-23, 2000
• NIH Opens Rheumatology Clinic for Kids October 2-9, 2000
• Unsafe Sleep Practices Lead to SIDS and Suffocation October 2-9, 2000
• Stronger Goals Needed for U.S. Government Program to Benefit Uninsured Children September 25, 2000

• People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Higher Incidence July 9-16, 2001
• Type 2 Diabetics Are At Increased Risk April 23-30, 2001

• One-Stage Mouth Disinfection Effective With or Without Chlorhexidine September 25, 2000

• Disability-Causing Artery Disease Of The Legs Often Overlooked June 11, 2001

• Phase I Trial Shows Good Safety/Pharmacokinetic Profile For New Drug August 6, 2001

• Drug Companies Say Criticism Of Spending On Advertising Is Nothing New August 13, 2001

• Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Identify Patients At Increased Risk Of Sepsis August 13, 2001
• Applications Bring Hope Of Tailor-Made Drugs And Lucrative Market Potential August 6, 2001

• Online Drug Sampling Vouchers May Replace Physician Office Handouts October 15, 2001

• Virtual Reality Proven Effective to Combat Fear of Flying January 15, 2001

• As Make-Up Wears Off Sun Protection Fades November 19-26, 2001

• Exercise Reverses Decline In Physical Conditioning Associated With Aging October 8, 2001

• One-Third Of Non-Cancerous Growths May Cause Serious Disorders June 4, 2001

• Predictive Tool Could Reduce Hospital Admissions For LRIs December 17, 2001
• Better Physician Counseling Could Lead to Improved Vaccine Coverage July 9-16, 2001

• Report Covers Human Biological Materials October 22-29, 2001

• Don't Start Vaccination Too Soon Or Finish Too Early April 9, 2001

• Agencies Report Wild Poliovirus Type 2 Transmission May Already Be Interrupted April 9, 2001

• PTSD Patients Damage Teeth Through Involuntary Grinding, Clenching March 19, 2001

• Sleep Is Important In Times Of Crises Says National Sleep Foundation October 8, 2001

• Study Examines Treatment Methods, Looks For Options For Military Women July 9-16, 2001

• U.S. Initiative Hopes To Raise Public Awareness April 23-30, 2001

• Preparation for Outdoor Winter Activities Prevents Injury December 24-31, 2001
• Researchers Find Amino Acid Counteracts Effects Of 'Date-Rape' Drug October 1, 2001
• How to Keep Your Kids Asthma- and Allergy-Free December 4-11, 2000

• Pocket Weather Meter Helps Prevent Heat Related Illness September 10, 2001

• Healthcare Industry Moving Ahead to Protect Patients September 10, 2001

• Few Physicians Give Accurate Time Estimate To Dying Cancer Patients July 9-16, 2001
• Apgar Reaffirmed As Accurate Predictor Of Newborns' Early Survival Rate March 5, 2001

• CaP CURE and Acurian Help Patients Learn About Emerging Treatment Options December 24-31, 2001
• Study Adds Evidence Of Protective Activity Of Lycopene, Especially In Black Men September 10, 2001
• Largest-Ever Prevention Study Assesses Benefits Of Two Dietary Supplements August 20-27, 2001
• Many Men Avoid Screening Despite Awareness Of Risk August 20-27, 2001
• Three-Month Formulation Of Drug Approved By FDA August 13, 2001
• More Sexual Partners May Increase Risk August 6, 2001
• Spanish Hospital Pioneers Radiation Therapy August 6, 2001
• Patients May Expect Better Outcomes From Surgery July 2, 2001
• Survival Gap Between African Americans And Caucasians May Be Closing June 25, 2001
• Biopsy Causes Pain and Anxiety February 5, 2001
• Under-Used Form of Vitamin E May Be the Most Protective January 15, 2001
• Excess Fat Intake Can Increase Risk November 13, 2000
• Myth that Radiation Therapy is Only for Older Patients is Dispelled October 30, 2000

• NIH Study Initiated To Help Unravel Mysterious Condition January 7, 2002
• Most Americans Uninformed About Common Prostate Disease September 25, 2000

• Revolutionary New Laser Treatment Reaches Patients October 15, 2001
• Large Phase II Study Of Monoclonal Antibody Initiated in U.S. October 8, 2001
• Pilot Study Of PH-10 Concludes With Promising Results September 10, 2001

• Chronically Ill Need Most Care But Health System Not Set Up For Them January 7, 2002
• Prototype For National Rating System Gets Trial In Florida January 7, 2002
• Peer Education Enhances Use Of Health Services Among Gay Men December 10, 2001
• Wash Your Hands the Right Way To Reduce Infection December 3, 2001
• Dental Sealants For Children On Medicaid Can Reduce Costs November 19-26, 2001
• NIH To Encourage Kids To Get More Sleep November 19-26, 2001
• Environmental Factors Could Even Out Gender Differences In Heart Disease Risk October 8, 2001
• CDC Reports Finds Americans Are Improving Their Health October 1, 2001
• Take Charge Of Your Life With Vision Rehabilitation September 10, 2001
• U.S. National Infant Immunization Week Targeted Children Who Lack Vaccinations May 21-28, 2001
• Conference Lets Investigators Share First Look At Perplexing Health Concerns May 14, 2001

• Cell Phone Use In Motor Vehicles "Distinctly More Risky" Than Other Distractions June 11, 2001

• Mechanism For Life-Threatening High-Altitude Sickness Uncovered May 14, 2001

• Vitamin E And Little-Known Antioxidant Vitamin Found In Oranges Promote Healthy Lungs June 4, 2001
• Lung Function May Predict Long Life or Early Death September 25, 2000

• Common Newborn Condition Linked To Nitric Oxide Production July 9-16, 2001

• Studies Report Reduced Cost, Improved Patient Care, Clinician Satisfaction With Masimo SET December 24-31, 2001

• Doctors Still Not Using Heart Drugs Shown To Be Beneficial In Clinical Trials April 9, 2001

• Excessive Medicare Paperwork Taking Away from Cancer Patient Care June 4, 2001
• Computerized Reminders Boost Doctors' Compliance with Standards of Care September 25, 2000

• For Diabetes Patients, Marriage Quality Relates To Disease Control, Adaptation September 10, 2001
• Researchers Study Life After Cancer For Older Americans August 20-27, 2001
• Program Makes Homes Livable For The Elderly July 9-16, 2001
• Study Examines How Body Weight Relates to Health October 16-23, 2000

• Guidelines Proposed to Prevent Damage from Fluoroscopy-Guided Intervention December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001

• New Data Protection Laws Could Prevent Sharing Of Research Findings November 12, 2001

• First-Ever U.S. Standards Established to Protect Personal Medical Records January 8, 2001
• Bioethics Panel Mulls Human Research November 13, 2000

• Group Protests New Infertility Public Service Campaign September 10, 2001
• New Evidence Found Of Effects Of Environmental Factors On Male Fertility August 20-27, 2001
• Women Facing Cancer Treatment May Still Have Fertility Options July 23-30, 2001
• Male Fertility Declines with Age December 4-11, 2000

• 1989 Nobel Laureate Harold Varmus Calls For Global Medical Research Corps December 24-31, 2001

• Airflow Obstruction Undiagnosed In Many Older U.S. Adults September 3, 2001

• Prenatal Corticosteroid Treatment Reduces Incidence and Severity October 30, 2000

• Experts Say Mountain Air Isn't the Curative it Used To Be October 16-23, 2000

• Slower Beat Of Nasal Cilia May Lead To Higher Incidence In Older People April 16, 2001
• Women More Likely to Contract RTIs, and to Manage Illness More Aggressively January 22, 2001

• High Rate Of Drug Resistance Found In North America August 6, 2001
• Investigational Antibiotic Highly Active In Vitro Against Isolates Of Community-Acquired Pathogens August 6, 2001

• Syndrome Underdiagnosed and Undertreated July 2, 2001

• HuMax-CD4 To Enter Phase III Studies January 7, 2002
• Inhibition Of p38 MAP Kinase Results In Anti-Inflammatory Effect October 15, 2001
• Phase I Studies Of Novel Anti-Inflammatory Initiated October 15, 2001
• Hyaluronic Acid Test Kit Submitted For Approval August 13, 2001
• Comorbid Conditions Require Holistic Treatment Approach, Says Researcher July 9-16, 2001
• Onset Or Exacerbation Linked To Common Mycoplasma April 16, 2001
• Heavy Smokers At Increased Risk March 5, 2001

• Nitric Oxide Partially Effective at Preventing Inflammation and Increased Airway Resistance October 2-9, 2000

• Disease Makes Comeback Because Toddlers Don't Drink Enough Milk April 16, 2001

• Brain Abscess Believed Linked to Tongue Piercing January 7, 2002
• Majority Of States With Highest Air Pollution Fail To Track Asthma September 3, 2001
• Dentist Claims Facial Structure Predicts Overall Health Problems August 20-27, 2001
• HIV Infected Health Care Workers: Are Patients Safe? July 2, 2001
• Cancers Linked to Fat, Inactivity May 7, 2001
• Dieting Leads Girls To Start Smoking March 12, 2001
• Diabetes/High Blood Pressure Can Lead to Cognitive Decline January 22, 2001
• Popular Steroid May Cause More Harm than Good to Middle-Aged Men November 20-27, 2000
• New Study Finds Dietary Fiber Is Linked to Increase in Benign Colorectal Tumors October 30, 2000

• NPS Receives Milestone From Janssen For Compound December 10, 2001

• Latino Men Face Different Obstacles To Cancer Screening January 7, 2002
• Swiss Police Conduct Field Study To Test Saliva For Drugs And Alcohol September 3, 2001
• Newborns To Be Checked For Life-Threatening Metabolism Disorders July 23-30, 2001
• Guidelines Based On Age Not Sophisticated Enough June 25, 2001

• Physiologists Claim 'SeDS' Is Second Greatest Threat To U.S. Public Health June 18, 2001

• Neuroscience Contest Prompts "Thinking about Thinking" January 8, 2001

• Early, Aggressive Treatment For Severe Infection Reduces Mortality December 10, 2001
• Phase I/IIa Trial Of Nitric Oxide Blocking Drug Begins August 13, 2001
• Procalcitonin and Cytokines Indicate Organ Failure in Children September 25, 2000

• Report Says 1 Of Every 100 Kids Is Sexual Victim October 1, 2001

• Study Links Low Birth Weight to Early Puberty November 20-27, 2000

• Study Compares New Generation Anti-Depressants For Common Side Effect June 4, 2001

• It's Not 'All In Your Mind:' Urologists Discuss the Effects of Age and Hormonal Status June 18, 2001

• Self-Obtained Vaginal Swabs Provide Opportunity To Improve Detection In Adolescent Girls July 2, 2001
• Adolescent Risk Taking Tied to Perceived Parental Monitoring June 25, 2001

• Condom Misconceptions Abound Among Sexually Active Adolescents May 21-28, 2001

• Illness Spreads In Cincinnati, Ohio September 3, 2001

• Fix Vitamin Breath Naturally With Chlorophyll October 1, 2001

• Researchers Uncover Cystic Fibrosis Gene Link October 30, 2000

• Imaging Technology Aids Diagnosis and Classification of Maxillary Sinus Hypoplasia February 19-26, 2001
• Fibrin Sealant Does Not Increase Antibiotic Effectiveness October 30, 2000
• Surprising Factors Associated with Increased Risk October 16-23, 2000
• Nasal Irrigation Effectively Alleviates Symptoms of Chronic Condition October 2-9, 2000

• Americans Are Less Like To Protect Themselves Today Than In 1992 September 17-24, 2001
• Sunscreen Is Rarely Used Correctly, Many Burn Regardless August 6, 2001

• Stress May Increase The Chances That Skin Wound Will Become Infected November 12, 2001

• Women Differ From Men In Expression of Sleep-Disordered Breathing December 10, 2001
• Condition In Young Children Associated With Big Tonsils And Enlarged Adenoid Tissue September 10, 2001
• Maxillomandibular Advancement Is Conditionally Successful In Children May 14, 2001
• New Treatment Proposed March 12, 2001
• Surgical Treatment Draws Criticism January 22, 2001
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Worsen Condition January 22, 2001
• Maxillofacial Surgery Can Be Effective Treatment in Advanced Cases October 30, 2000

• Long Working Days with Too Few Hours' Sleep Slow Responses as Much as Alcohol October 2-9, 2000

• Insomnia Drug Candidate In Phase III Clinical Trials August 13, 2001
• Positive Phase II Results With NBI-34060 In Insomnia Patients August 13, 2001
• Many Websites Offer Potentially Misleading Self-Test July 2, 2001
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective For Treating Insomnia April 23-30, 2001
• Teeth Grinding Associated with Other Health Issues February 12, 2001

• Snoring is a Principal Symptom, ENT Surgeons Assert October 2-9, 2000

• Treatment Focusing On Weight Gain Is Effective In Helping Women Stop Smoking August 20-27, 2001
• Most Smokers Want And Need Help To Kick Habit August 13, 2001
• Bupropion Could Help Those With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease June 11, 2001
• Reduction May Not Produce Health Benefits January 15, 2001
• Bilingual Participants Being Recruited for Internet Study December 18, 2000

• Nurses Advise Patients To Quit Smoking Only Half The Time November 19-26, 2001
• WHO Says Member States Need To Act Against Tobacco Advertising November 19-26, 2001
• Tobacco Smoke May Act As Antidepressant Drug October 15, 2001
• Tobacco-Industry Research Misled Public On Secondhand Smoke October 15, 2001

• Uvulopalatal Flap is Effective, Less Painful Fix October 2-9, 2000

• Increased Cost-Sharing for Prescription Drugs May Contribute to Avoidable Illnesses January 29, 2001

• Open-Label Clinical Trial Expands To Additional Site August 6, 2001
• Weight-Bearing Therapy Helps Injured Man Walk February 19-26, 2001

• The Correct Shoe Can Help Prevent Achilles Tendon Injuries November 5, 2001

• Creatine Usage Skyrockets Among Youth September 10, 2001
• Strength Training May Reduce Groin Injuries In Professional Players September 10, 2001
• Study Says Two-Thirds Of Sports Doctors Have Inadequate First Aid Skills April 23-30, 2001
• Sports-Related Injuries Cause 2.6 Million Emergency Room Visits Annually By Young People April 2, 2001
• Injury Rates Rising Among Baby Boomers February 12, 2001
• Widespread Golf Problem May Have Physical/Psychological Causes January 15, 2001
• Muscular Body Images Pressure Girls, Boys into Misuse of Anabolic Steroids December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Trace Contamination of Androstenedione Causes Positive Steroid Test Results December 18, 2000

• Primer Answers Basic Questions August 6, 2001
• NewsRx Announces Launch of Stem Cell Week as Part of Healthcare Database and Information Offerings April 23-30, 2001

• NIH Signs Research Pact With WiCell Research Institute September 17-24, 2001
• Private Funding Used To Develop Cell Lines From Donor Sperm And Eggs August 13, 2001

• American Kidney Fund Warns Americans Not To Ignore Sore Throats January 14, 2002

• Dietary Supplement Associations Undertake Scientific Evaluation of Kava January 14, 2002
• Baboon Studies Suggest Strategies For Coping March 5, 2001
• Impact of Maternal Behavior Confirmed March 5, 2001

• Brain Shown To Recover Some Blood Flow After Minor Stroke October 8, 2001

• Neuron Therapeutics Awarded NIH Research Grant December 10, 2001
• Preventative Effects Of Hormone Replacement Therapy Challenged November 12, 2001
• One Minute Each Month Can Dramatically Reduce Risk August 13, 2001
• Negative Attitude Hastens Death Of Survivors August 6, 2001
• Patients' Spouses Suffer Short-Term Psychological Effects August 6, 2001
• Vitamin D Crucial For Survivors To Avoid Hip Fracture August 6, 2001
• Knowledge Gap Impedes Treatment And Prevention In Mexican Americans June 11, 2001
• Emotional Well-Being May Lower Risk April 2, 2001
• Personality Influences Psychological Adjustment And Recovery March 5, 2001
• Sleep-Associated Risk Factors Identified March 5, 2001
• Fatty Acid Consumption Lowers Risk Among Some Middle-Aged Women January 29, 2001
• Poor Oral Health Increases Risk November 13, 2000
• Need for Speed in Reacting to Warning Signs November 6, 2000
• Visual Feedback Provides Same Benefits as Conventional Therapy November 6, 2000
• Constraint Therapy May Help Recent Victims October 16-23, 2000

• Patients Receiving Quality Treatment Return For Additional Treatment October 22-29, 2001
• Abuse-Resistant Pain Reliever Under Development September 10, 2001
• Early Age Of First Drink Likely Symptom, Not Cause, Of Alcoholism September 3, 2001
• High-Risk College-Age Drinkers Benefit From Brief Intervention Program August 20-27, 2001
• Oxycontin: Potential For Misuse Among Patients, As Well As Those Who Obtain It Illegally August 20-27, 2001
• Alcohol Is A Factor In 25% Of Accidents, Emergencies August 6, 2001
• Lowered Blood Alcohol Limits For Teens Reduces Drinking And Driving May 21-28, 2001
• Intervention Program Can Reduce Drug Abuse in Inner-City Minority Youth April 23-30, 2001
• Study Finds Long-Term Ecstasy Use Leads To Memory Loss April 16, 2001
• Study Finds Women At Greater Risk Of Harm By Alcoholism April 2, 2001
• Regular Cocaine Use Responsible for Heart Attacks in Young People February 12, 2001
• Researchers Study Compound Used for Fatal Drug January 29, 2001
• Alcoholism: Drinking and Drugging Can Be Painful January 29, 2001
• Intoxicated Emergency Room Patients Likely to be Alcoholic January 15, 2001
• Alcohol and Drug Treatment Among HMO Patients Evaluated January 8, 2001
• Mother and Teen Conversations Can Prevent Harmful College Drinking Behavior January 8, 2001
• Programs Reduce Drinking and Alcohol-Related Injuries December 4-11, 2000
• Alcohol Significantly Impairs Human Fetal Brain September 25, 2000

• High Fatty Acid Levels Can Trigger Sudden Death In Middle-Age Men September 3, 2001

• Risks For Siblings Are Very Small September 3, 2001
• 'Back To Sleep' Campaign More Effective Among Some Racial Groups Than Others May 21-28, 2001

• Researchers Offer New Insight Into SIDS January 14, 2002

• Family Important Source Of Support For HIV Positive Men April 2, 2001

• New Device Enhances Surgeon Control, Reduces Procedure Time August 13, 2001

• Mistakes Top List Of Medical Errors April 9, 2001
• Low Melatonin May Explain Poor Postoperative Sleep November 20-27, 2000
• Old Procedure Works for Hand Amputees in Sierra Leone October 2-9, 2000

• Nitric Oxide Plays Important Role in Smooth Muscle Contractions November 6, 2000

• Medically Unexplained Symptoms Need More Attention April 16, 2001

• I-trax Installs eImmune At Pentagon And U.S. Capitol Office Of Attending Physician December 24-31, 2001

• Remote Monitoring Of ICU Patients Lowers Mortality Rates, Complications April 2, 2001
• Equipment Tested on Mountain Climbers Could be Used to Monitor Patients at Home January 8, 2001
• Robots Help Long-Distance Surgery November 20-27, 2000

• Television Arms Public With Key Bioterror Information December 24-31, 2001
• New Technology To Aid Fight Against Bioterrorism October 22-29, 2001
• Crop Duster Grounding Should Alert Medical Providers October 15, 2001

• Newly Coined TDS Encompasses Symptoms Of Deteriorating Male Reproductive Function August 6, 2001

• Healthcare Providers Are Referring More Patients November 19-26, 2001

• Phase I Trial Of Monoclonal Antibody Initiated August 6, 2001
• Second-Generation Drug Sets New Standards In Hepatitis C Treatment August 6, 2001

• A New Problem For A New Age November 12, 2001
• FDA Approves ADDERALL XR(TM) For Once-Daily Treatment of ADHD November 12, 2001
• BTG Acquires Innovative Compounds For Treating Cardiac, Renal Disease October 8, 2001

• Cancer Patients Are At Increased Risk August 13, 2001

• Officials Advise Air Travelers On Avoiding Blood Clots December 17, 2001

• Synthetic Hormone Aids In Screening Patients July 23-30, 2001

• Resident or Specialist: Surgery Outcome Doesn't Differ October 2-9, 2000

• Women Who Smoke Take Big Chances January 7, 2002
• AMA Suggests Using Tobacco Funds For Smoking Prevention December 24-31, 2001
• Canadian Health Minister Launches National Campaign December 10, 2001
• Smoker Siblings Of COPD Patients At Significant Risk December 10, 2001
• Anger And Anxiety May Trigger Urge To Smoke In Some People September 10, 2001
• Decline In Lung Function Increases Smokers' Risk Of Death From All Causes September 10, 2001
• Path To Quitting Smoking Is Paved With Health Benefits September 10, 2001
• Study Points To Eventual Adult Impairments For Teens Who Abuse Nicotine September 3, 2001
• Study Predicts One Third Of Young Chinese Men Will Die From Smoking September 3, 2001
• Peer Pressure To Smoke Depends On Ethnicity July 9-16, 2001
• Countries Urged To Prevent Smoking Epidemic Among Women July 2, 2001
• New Smoking Cessation Tool Being Studied June 25, 2001
• Relapsed Smokers Can Be Successfully Re-Treated April 16, 2001
• Quitting Smoking Doesn't Erase Increased Risk Of Brain Hemorrhage March 19, 2001
• Smoking Inhibits Estrogen, Fracture Healing, Bone Formation March 12, 2001
• Publication Focuses On Quitting And Smoke-Free Environments March 5, 2001
• African-American Light Smokers Need More Help with Quitting February 12, 2001
• Two Tests Allow Pediatricians to Identify Adolescent Smokers January 29, 2001
• Cigar and Pipe Smoking as Dangerous as Cigarettes January 22, 2001
• Nicotine Dependence Stronger Among Members of Certain Ethnic Groups January 8, 2001
• Young Users of Smokeless Tobacco are Unaware of its Dangers January 8, 2001
• Smokers Take More Days Off Work than Non-Smokers December 25, 2000-January 1, 2001
• Duke Researchers Trying to Extinguish Teen Smoking December 18, 2000
• Smoking Rate Much Higher for Those with Mental Illness December 18, 2000
• Combination Results in Higher Smoking Cessation Rate December 4-11, 2000
• Common Methods Used by Communities to Reduce or Stop Smoking are Effective December 4-11, 2000
• Sensation Seekers May Be at Increased Risk for Becoming Smokers December 4-11, 2000
• Smoking May Increase Risk of Some Anxiety Disorders for Teens, Young Adults November 13, 2000
• Smoking May Increase Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis November 6, 2000
• Colic Twice as Likely in Baby Whose Mother Smokes October 16-23, 2000
• Risk of Wheeze and Asthma Higher in Young Children Whose Mothers Smoked During Pregnancy October 16-23, 2000
• Teens, Women, and Whites More Vulnerable to Becoming Nicotine-Dependent October 16-23, 2000

• Spectrum Of Tumors And Malformations Described In Children March 26, 2001

• Increased Incidence of Tetanus May Be Result November 20-27, 2000

• Lingual Nerve Repair Effective October 16-23, 2000
• Gracilis Muscle Can Be Used After Near-Total Tongue Removal October 2-9, 2000

• Upper Airway Constriction Is Impossible To Predict October 8, 2001
• Nurse Postoperative Follow-Up by Telephone is Safe and Effective October 2-9, 2000

• Nicotine Patch Could Help Against Condition's Tics October 8, 2001

• High-Density Polyethylene Prosthesis May be Effective for Tracheal Reconstruction December 18, 2000

• Increasingly Popular Technique Safe Despite Concerns November 20-27, 2000
• Postoperative Side Effects Common September 25, 2000

• Routine Chest Radiography Unnecessary After Procedure November 6, 2000

• Maternal Infections A Major Source of HCV In Children In Italy July 23-30, 2001
• Study Finds Tattooing A Major Route Of Hepatitis C Infection April 16, 2001

• Dermatologic Conditions Affect Veterans, Travellers August 20-27, 2001
• Meningococcal Disease Spread By Infected Man On Airplane July 2, 2001

• In U.K., Longer Stay In Intensive Care Can Reduce Post-Discharge Deaths By 39% June 11, 2001

• Day-Care Workers Should Be Periodically Tested For TB July 23-30, 2001
• WHO: Access To TB Cure A Human Rights Imperative April 16, 2001

• Researchers Shed Light Post-Surgical Condition February 12, 2001

• Motion Sickness Predictive of Longer Hospital Stay January 15, 2001

• Common Complications of Ear Tubes Can Be Avoided October 16-23, 2000

• Rapid-Acting Human Insulin Analog Lowers Risk Of Nocturnal Hypoglycemia August 6, 2001
• Technique Keeps Diabetic Children Out Of Emergency Room June 18, 2001
• Research Finds Neglected Hormone That May Reduce Complications November 6, 2000

• Clinical Assessment Should Include Evaluation For Binge Eating Disorder September 10, 2001
• Online Exercise Coach Adds New Aspect To Self Management September 10, 2001
• Phase I Study With Insulin Sensitizing Drug MBX-102 Initiated August 13, 2001
• Chronic Periodontal Disease May Be Risk Factor May 7, 2001

• Declaration Outlines Plan For Nations To Provide Treatment Of And Prevent Spread Of HIV July 9-16, 2001

• Tests For H. pylori Not Always Useful For Diagnostics August 20-27, 2001

• Immunocytochemistry Assay Test Increases Sensitivity Of Cytology August 6, 2001

• Urologist Sorts Fact from Fiction June 18, 2001

• Ciprofloxacin Remains Most Active Even After Fourteen Years Of Use January 14, 2002

• Future Infertility Not An Absolute For Pediatric Patients June 18, 2001

• New Transducers May Simplify Treatment Of Prostate Conditions August 6, 2001

• Collaboration Targets Three Oncogenic Viruses August 6, 2001

• Varicella Vaccine Does Not Increase Risk of Birth Defects July 23-30, 2001
• Parents And Physicians Report Increased Concerns About Some Vaccines May 21-28, 2001
• Still More Evidence Does Not Support MMR-Autism Association April 23-30, 2001
• Increased Risk Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease From Measles Vaccine Not Substantiated April 9, 2001

• Higher Chickenpox Vaccination Rates Decrease Disease Even In The Unvaccinated May 21-28, 2001

• Clinical Study Begins On Alternative To Traditional Procedure December 17, 2001

• Pediatricians Urged To Ask Patients About Rape June 25, 2001

• Patient Enrollment Completed For Phase III Study August 13, 2001

• Hypnosis Permits Diagnosis February 12, 2001

• Medialization More Effective in Combination with Arytenoid Adduction October 2-9, 2000

• Injuries During Spine Surgery Can Be Reduced November 6, 2000

• Botulism Toxin Has Little Clinical Effect, But Results in High Patient Satisfaction October 2-9, 2000

• Bathers Still Risk Infection From Seawater In Resorts Meeting European Union Standard June 4, 2001

• Test Detects Pathogenic Bacteria In Surface Water Samples August 13, 2001

• Knowing Energy Density Of Foods Can Help April 23-30, 2001

• Regaining Control: Tips For Resuming Healthy Lifestyles Offered December 10, 2001
• Physicians Treat Obesity Differently Based On Gender July 2, 2001
• Dieters Successfully Use Internet Behavior Course April 9, 2001
• Improvements in Physician Advice Needed for Borderline Obese Patients October 16-23, 2000

• Health And Happiness, A Complicated Combination December 10, 2001

• Study Shows Racial Bias In Pain Management May 14, 2001

• Protein Tells Cells When To Stop Repair Process May 21-28, 2001

• Endoscopic Stapled Diverticulotomy Safe and Effective for Treatment October 2-9, 2000

• Which Doctors Use the Internet? November 13, 2000