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Cancer (General)

Alternative Medicine Used Worldwide for Cancer (03/29/2001, Reuters)
Families Sue Cancer Center Over Clinical Trial (03/29/2001, Reuters)
Child's Cancer Therapy Can Lead To Tumors Later On (03/29/2001, Reuters)
Cancer Specialists Avoid Alternative Therapies (03/29/2001, Reuters)
Ultrasound Used to Assess Cancer Drug Resistance (03/27/2001, Reuters)
Gene Variant Linked to HIV-Related Cancer Risk (03/27/2001, Reuters)
Two Common Genes May Decrease Cancer Survival (03/27/2001, Reuters)
Cancer Toll Set to Double by 2020 (03/27/2001, Reuters)
Shark Extract Extends Cancer Patient Life (03/27/2001, United Press International)
Cancer Discovery May Speed Treatment (03/26/2001, Associated Press)
Supplements, Cancer An Unknown Mix (03/24/2001, United Press International)
Doctors Miss Depression in Cancer Patients (03/23/2001, Reuters)
Researchers Develop Early Cancer Detector (03/23/2001, United Press International)
Dry Cleaners Face Higher Risk of Some Cancers (03/20/2001, Reuters)
Tumor-Shrinking Molecule Identified (03/20/2001, Reuters)
Schools Being Located on Polluted Land (03/19/2001, United Press International)
"Acceptable" Levels of Arsenic Linked to Cancer (03/15/2001, Reuters)
Cancer Patients Wary of Experimental Treatments (03/15/2001, Reuters)
Interleukin-2 Therapy Linked to Heart Syndrome (03/14/2001, Reuters)
Common Blood Thinner Curbs Cancer Spread in Mice (03/13/2001, Reuters)
Scientists Get Proof of Natural Anti-Cancer System (03/13/2001, Reuters)
Eating Whole Grains May Protect Against Disease (03/13/2001, Reuters)
Two Biotech Firms Make Deal to Develop Potent Cancer Drugs (03/08/2001, New York Times Syndicate)
Brain Mechanism Tied to Cancer, AIDS Weight Loss (03/06/2001, Reuters)
Hospitals Issue Guidelines for Cancer Care (03/03/2001, United Press International)
Also see MEDLINEplus Cancer (General)

Cancer Chemotherapy

Pregnancy Soon After Chemotherapy May Be Riskier (03/29/2001, Reuters)
Ultrasound Used to Assess Cancer Drug Resistance (03/27/2001, Reuters)
Two Common Genes May Decrease Cancer Survival (03/27/2001, Reuters)
Cancer Discovery May Speed Treatment (03/26/2001, Associated Press)
Pre-OP Chemotherapy Shrinks Tumor, Spares Breast (03/20/2001, Reuters)
Two Biotech Firms Make Deal to Develop Potent Cancer Drugs (03/08/2001, New York Times Syndicate)
More Chemo Not Necessarily Better for Bone Cancer (03/02/2001, Reuters)
Breast Cancer "Last Resort" Downplayed (03/02/2001, United Press International)
Also see MEDLINEplus Cancer Chemotherapy

Candidiasis

US Warns About Yeast Treatment, Drug Interaction (03/06/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Candidiasis

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Wane with Time (03/02/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cerebral Palsy

Drug Pump Helps Cerebral Palsy Patients (03/08/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Cerebral Palsy

Cervical Cancer

Women Want Aggressive Cancer Therapy, Study Finds (03/05/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Cervical Cancer

Child Behavior Disorders

Stress Hormone Linked to Girls' Behavior Problems (03/22/2001, Reuters)
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Child Development

Gene Linked to Early Puberty in Girls (03/25/2001, Associated Press)
Tots Benefit from Learning to Read Emotional Cues (03/20/2001, Reuters)
Survey Shows Parents Don't Discuss 'Tough' Issues (03/09/2001, Reuters)
Small Babies Benefit from Breast-Feeding (03/05/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Child Development

Child Safety

Choking Hazard Prompts Recall of 400,000 Toy Boats (03/12/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Child Safety

Childhood Immunization

Study Finds No MMR Vaccine - Bowel Disease Link (03/21/2001, Reuters)
FDA Advisory Panel Says No to Combination Vaccine (03/08/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Childhood Immunization

Children's Health

It's Best to Leave Loose Tooth Alone (03/29/2001, Reuters)
Childhood Rickets Making a Comeback (03/29/2001, Associated Press)
Therapy on Horizon for Rare Brain Tumor in Young (03/28/2001, Reuters)
Free Dental Care Isn't Enough to Prevent Cavities (03/27/2001, Reuters)
As Children's TV Time Rises, So Do Obesity Rates (03/20/2001, Reuters)
Schools Being Located on Polluted Land (03/19/2001, United Press International)
Toddler's Snacks Predict Cavities at Age 6 (03/19/2001, Reuters)
Babies Can Survive Mismatched Heart Transplant (03/15/2001, Reuters)
USA Cup Soccer Injury Rates Dropping (03/13/2001, Reuters)
Chubby Children on the Rise in US, Survey Shows (03/12/2001, Reuters)
Choking Hazard Prompts Recall of 400,000 Toy Boats (03/12/2001, Reuters)
Cats Could Help Kids Avoid Asthma (03/09/2001, United Press International)
Docs Urged to Keep Up with Alternative Medicine (03/07/2001, Reuters)
Shy Children May Be at Risk for Cavities (03/07/2001, Reuters)
UNICEF Wants To End Early Marriages (03/07/2001, Associated Press)
Hospitals Don't Always Obey 'Back to Sleep' Rule (03/06/2001, Reuters)
Passive Smoke Lowers Vitamin C Levels in Children (03/06/2001, Reuters)
Sports Injuries Prevalent Among Young Americans (03/06/2001, Reuters)
Small Babies Benefit from Breast-Feeding (03/05/2001, Reuters)
Weight Gain May Raise Cholesterol in Children (03/05/2001, Reuters)
Avoiding Pets Could Help Yield Big Drop in Asthma (03/05/2001, Associated Press)
Also see MEDLINEplus Children's Health

Chlamydia Infections

Docs May Fail to Screen Young Women for Chlamydia (03/27/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Chlamydia Infections

Cholesterol

Self Test Helps Patients Monitor Cholesterol (03/23/2001, Reuters)
Powerful New Drug Fights Cholesterol (03/21/2001, United Press International)
Many Factors Trigger Clogged Arteries in the Young (03/19/2001, Reuters)
Study Shows Why a Drink a Day May Help the Heart (03/09/2001, Reuters)
Weight Gain May Raise Cholesterol in Children (03/05/2001, Reuters)
High And Low Cholesterol Both Bad for Elderly Men (03/02/2001, Reuters)
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Stress Not a Cause of Chronic Fatigue (03/21/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Circulatory Disorders

Many Factors Trigger Clogged Arteries in the Young (03/19/2001, Reuters)
New Methods Grow Heart, Leg Blood Vessels (03/19/2001, United Press International)
Airlines, Health Experts Meet on Blood Clot Risks (03/12/2001, Reuters)
Smoking Said to Promote Blood Clots (03/02/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Circulatory Disorders

Clinical Trials

Families Sue Cancer Center Over Clinical Trial (03/29/2001, Reuters)
Human AIDS Testing (03/19/2001, Scripps Howard News Service)
Cancer Patients Wary of Experimental Treatments (03/15/2001, Reuters)
US Patient Safety Needs Overhaul, Report Says (03/08/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Clinical Trials

Cocaine Abuse

Drug Deadens Cues That Lead to Cocaine Relapse (03/09/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Cocaine Abuse

Colonic Diseases (General)

Colon Polyp Recurrence Can Be Affected by HRT (03/28/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Colonic Diseases (General)

Colorectal Cancer

Team Finds Protein Linked to Colon Cancer Spread (03/27/2001, Reuters)
Research Points to Possible Colon Cancer Target (03/22/2001, Reuters)
Breast Cancer Does Not Up Colorectal Cancer Risk (03/16/2001, Reuters)
With Colon Cancer, Ignorance Is Risk (03/16/2001, New York Times Syndicate)
Earlier Colon Cancer Tests May Save Lives, Money (03/15/2001, Reuters)
Colorectal Cancer Surgery Okay for Those Over 80 (03/08/2001, Reuters)
US Colon Cancer Screening Rate Too Low (03/08/2001, Reuters)
Copper Deficiency Implicated in Colon Cancer (03/06/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Colorectal Cancer

Common Cold

Got a Cold? Doctor May Prescribe Gargling (03/19/2001, Reuters)
New Cold Drug Successful in Studies (03/15/2001, Reuters)
Stressed Out Social Butterflies at Risk for Colds (03/14/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Common Cold

Congenital Heart Disease

Kids Can Have Heart Disease Too (03/14/2001, Associated Press)
More Babies Thriving After Heart Surgery (03/02/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Congenital Heart Disease

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Nutritional Changes Ineffective in Lung Disease (03/08/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Coronary Disease

Bypass Still Best for Diabetics' Clogged Arteries (03/19/2001, Reuters)
Aspirin-Drug Combo Lowers Heart Attack Risk (03/19/2001, Reuters)
Young Men Should Heed Heart Disease Warning Signs (03/19/2001, Reuters)
Panic Attacks Endanger Heart Health (03/12/2001, Reuters)
Diabetic Arteries Often Re-Close After Surgery (03/06/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Coronary Disease

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Feed Cos. Following Mad Cow Rules (03/24/2001, Associated Press)
Fewer Mad Cow-Related Cases Expected (03/24/2001, United Press International)
US Pet Food Makers Mostly Keeping Meat Meal Usage (03/23/2001, Reuters)
US Cattle Monitored for Mad Cow Show No Disease (03/23/2001, Reuters)
USDA Seizes Suspected 'Mad Cow' Sheep in Vermont (03/21/2001, Reuters)
Group Says Cow Tissue in US Supplements Risky (03/19/2001, Reuters)
Older People at Risk of New-Type Brain Disease, Study Suggests (03/19/2001, Associated Press)
No "Mad-Cow" Risk from Diet Supplement (03/17/2001, United Press International)
Also see MEDLINEplus Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Critical Care

Handwashing Key to Avoid Kids' Hospital Infection (03/07/2001, Reuters)
Hospitals Issue Guidelines for Cancer Care (03/03/2001, United Press International)
Also see MEDLINEplus Critical Care

Crohn's Disease

Quitting Smoking Can Ease Crohn's Symptoms (03/29/2001, Reuters)
Gene Profiling Key to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (03/14/2001, Reuters)
Diet Shows Promise Against Crohn's Disease (03/08/2001, Reuters)
Also see MEDLINEplus Crohn's Disease

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Tests Urged for Prospective Parents (03/21/2001, New York Times Syndicate)
Also see MEDLINEplus Cystic Fibrosis

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