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HEALTHWire Features, 2010
January
Smoke-Free Health Care–Showing the Way
Foods That Help Your Eyes
Preventing Colon Cancer Recurrence
BPH: Alternative Treatment
February
Quality Health Care from the Patient’s Perspective
Arthritis and Weight Loss
Vaccination: The Front Line of Disease Prevention
What Do You Know about First Aid?
March
Arthritis Pain Relief–What To Take
Sore Knee–Is It the Joint or Muscles?
Compassionate Health Care–Effect on the Patient
Weight Gain in Children–What’s Normal?
April
Diabetic Children Playing Sports
Bone Cancer
Radiology in the ER–Recent Developments
Understanding Pleurisy
May
Hair Yesterday, Gone Today
Metabolic Syndrome
Exactly What Is Good Nutrition?
Detached Retina–Detection and Treatment
June
Use and Abuse of Steroids
Does Weather Affect Your Arthritis?
Organic Foods--What Are They Worth?
Skin Cancer: Prevention and Detection
July
Leukemia
Surgical Options for Obesity
Can You Be Fat and Fit Too?
Plantar Fasciitis–Stretch It Away
August
Preventing Digestive Disorders
Imaging To Diagnose Heart Attacks
Preventing Bursitis
Spotting Signs of Adolescent Depression
September
Why Do You Have a Chronic Cough?
Sleep Apnea–Causes and Treatment
Yearly Flu Report
Should You Take a Multivitamin?
October
Is It a Cold or the Flu?
Overactive Bladder
Healthy Holiday Meals
Health-Oriented Gifts
November
Yoga and Back Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Heart
Understanding Sciatic Pain
Risks of Snow Removal
December
Exercise and Heart Failure
Stroke: Heading Off Disability
Weight Loss: What's Your Plan?
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Senior Health Topics, 2010
January: Side Effects of Drugs–What To ReportFebruary: New Rules for Prostate Screening
March: How’s Your Vitamin D?
April: Dealing with Low Vision
May: Treatments for Carpal Tunnel
June: Napping: Good or Bad?
July: How To Improve Your Balance
August: Caregiving--From Near and Afar
September: Seeing Better When You Drive
October: Depression in Heart Patients
November: Medicare Troubleshooting
December: Pneumonia
Women's Health Topics, 2010
January: Women and Colon CancerFebruary: Hair Loss in Women
March: New Rules for Breast Cancer Screening
April: Parkinson's Disease
May: Stress Incontinence
June: Depression in Pregnancy
July: How To Get Your Calcium
August: A Viral Cause for Chronic Fatigue?
September: Weight Training for Women
October: Shoulder Pain--Is It Arthritis?
November: Vegetarian? Vegan? Omnivore?
December: Aging Skin--What To Do
HEALTHWire Features, 2009
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Colon Cancer–Know the Symptoms Protect Your Eyes at Work and Play Getting Good Nutrition on a Diet Can Diabetes Be Prevented? February Stretching: How, When and Why Lactose Intolerance Light Headed? Dizzy? Healthy Eating on the Run March Rheumatoid Arthritis Remedies for Snoring Check Your House for Asthma Triggers Exercise–Can It Head Off Stroke? April Building Core Body Strength A Stye on the Eye? Why? Keeping Your Bowels Healthy Music or No Music for Exercise? May The Healthy Traveler Oh My Aching Neck New Psoriasis Drugs Resistance Training and Dietary Protein June Buy a Pedometer and Get Moving When Is Right for Cataract Surgery? Best Treatments for Ulcers Artificial Disk Replacement–Yes or No?
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July Expiration Dates for Foods Relief for Carpal Tunnel Pain Binge Drinking and Stroke Swallowing Disorders August What Exercises for Back Pain? Shortness of Breath–Why? Prevention of Thyroid Cancer Strains and Sprains September Who Wants a Flu Shot? Understanding Insulin Know about Norovirus Coffee–The Healthy Vice? October Safe Holiday Driving Maintaining Your Well Earned Weight Loss Good Snacks for Holiday Parties Ear Infections–What To Do? November Healthy Teeth, Healthy Heart Preventing Cervical Cancer Holidays and Heart Attacks Bladder Cancer: Detection and Treatment December High HDL–Why Is It Important? Exercise, Weight Loss and Blood Pressure Good Doctor/Good Patient Protecting Your Child’s Teeth
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Senior Health Topics, 2009 January: Living with Heart Disease February: How’s Your Balance? March: Don’t Let Arthritis Get You Down April: Caregiving for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias May: What To Do for Mild Hearing Loss June: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms–What To Do? July: Do You Need a Geriatrician? August: Keeping Your Brain for the Long Haul September: Screening Tests after Age 50 October: Mini Strokes November: Understanding Your Medicare Options December: The Aging Eye Women's Health Topics, 2009 January: Getting Physical Activity without Formal ExerciseFebruary: Managing Childbirth Pain March: Depression in Early Pregnancy April: Commercial Weight Loss Programs–Do They Work? May: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ June: Can You Prevent Arthritis? July: Varicose Veins August: Waist Size and Good Health September: Hot Flashes October: Do You Need a PAP Smear? November: Breast Reconstruction after Cancer December: What To Do about Postmenopausal Bone Loss
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HEALTHWire Features, 2008
JANUARY Dealing with Diverticulitis Multiple Sclerosis Hemophilia The Power of Red, Blue and Purple Foods FEBRUARY What Your Feet Tell about Your Health Gall Bladder Surgery Cancer: Good News and Bad News Traveling with Asthma MARCH Laugh for the Health of It Seatbelts, Helmets and Other Basics Sleep and Blood Pressure Recognizing and Responding to Hypoglycemia APRIL Choose Sunglasses for Long-Term Protection Strength Training: Free Weights vs Machines What You Spread on Your Toast May Affect Your Health ED Drugs–Risks and Benefits MAY Blood Pressure: What You Eat Counts STDs: Safety Never Goes Out of Style Quads and Hamstrings–Stretch & Strengthen Sickle Cell Anemia JUNE Radiation for Prostate Cancer Outpatient Surgery–Ins and Outs Getting Your B Vitamins Choosing Shoes for Exercise JULY Strategies for Eating More Fruits, Vegetables Keeping Your Foods Safe To Eat Anticholesterol Drugs–Other Benefits New Treatments for Macular Degeneration AUGUST Avoiding Back Injuries When You Work Out Snacking–The Good and the Bad Is Your Heart Strong Enough for Sex? Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention SEPTEMBER Diabetic Eye Disorders MRSA: Preventing Its Spread Choosing Safe Toys Colds and Flu: What To Do OCTOBER HIV: Past, Present and Future Control BP To Head Off Stroke Earaches and Flying When Holidays Are Marred by Grief NOVEMBER Treating a Heart Attack Support Therapy for Cancer Appendicitis Lymphedema DECEMBER Angioplasty–What’s New? Antidepressants and Sexual Function Diet, Inactivity and Obesity in Children Pancreas: Its Role in Regulating Blood Sugar
Senior Health Topics, 2008 JANUARY: Sleep Problems of Later Life FEBRUARY: You're Never Too Old To Get an STD MARCH: Hip Resurfacing for Arthritis APRIL: Narrow Angle Glaucoma MAY: New Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia JUNE: Frailty: Not Acceptable Aging JULY: What Is Healthy Aging? AUGUST: Happy Seniors, Sad Seniors SEPTEMBER: You're 60 Years Old--Where Is Your Memory? OCTOBER: Choosing a Hearing Aid NOVEMBER: Heat, Humidity and Gout DECEMBER: Back Pain and Osteoporosis
Women's Health Topics, 2008 JANUARY: Put Power in Your Walking FEBRUARY: Caesarian Births MARCH: Anxiety Disorders APRIL: Fertility Drugs and Multiple Births MAY: Causes of Breast Pain JUNE: Dealing with Bleeding during Perimenopause JULY: Strategies To Stop Smoking AUGUST: Recognizing a Heart Attack SEPTEMBER: Breast Cancer--What's Your Risk? OCTOBER: Eating Disorders NOVEMBER: Peripheral Artery Disease on Rise in Women DECEMBER: Detecting Thyroid Disease
HEALTHWire Features, 2007 |
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| Colonoscopy: Should You Have One? | Leukemia |
| Eating for Pleasure on a Diabetic Diet | MRSA |
| New Vision Advances | Pre-Diabetes--What Is It? |
| Heart Stents: The Latest | Chemo Brain--What Are the Causes? |
| February: | August: |
| On Your Toes: Bunions, Corns, Hammertoes | What Is Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes? |
| Living with an Organ Transplant | Warning Signs of Diabetic Nerve Damage |
| Testing Your Heart | New Remedies for Head Lice |
| Gentle Exercise: Yoga, Tai Chi | Pulmonary Hypertension |
| March: | September: |
| Don't Burn Your Skin Getting Fit | Living with Insulin Dependent Diabetes |
| Exercising with Asthma | How Blood Sugar Affects Sexual Function |
| Sodium, Potassium and Heart Health | Ways To Cut Your Risk of Stroke |
| Bipolar Disorder | Choosing an Exercise Machine |
| April: | October: |
| Massage Therapy for Arthritis | Do You Have Arthritis? Get a Flu Shot |
| Dealing with Hernias | Nuclear Medicine |
| Understanding and Treating Torn Ligaments | Gifts That Encourage Good Health |
| Allopecia: Causes and Remedies | HDL: The Good Cholesterol |
| May: | November: |
| Meniere's Disease--When the World Turns | Cervical Cancer |
| Kidney Stones--What To Do | New Angina Treatments |
| Seizures in Children | Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy |
| COPD | Abdominal Fat--The Curse of the Leisure Class |
| June: | December: |
| Brain Tumors | How Second Hand Smoke Affects Your Heart |
| Childhood Immunization Update | Burns--A Matter of Degree |
| Degenerative Disc Disease | What's Your Risk of a Heart Attack? |
| Ulcerative Colitis | Diuretics--Tried and True |
| Senior Health Topics, 2007
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January: Restless Legs Syndrome |
| February: Eating for a Long Life |
| March: Glaucoma |
| April: Cutting Back on Sodium |
| May: Alzheimer's and Other Dementias |
| June: Skin Care and Aging |
| July: Cholesterol-Lowering Medications |
| August: Arm Exercises and Other Measures for Leg Pain |
| September: The Power of Forgiveness |
| October: Understanding Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plans |
| November: Baby Boomers and Joints |
| December: Pacemakers |
| Women's Health Topics |
| January: Nursing Your Newborn |
| February: Depression in Women |
| March: Make Strength Training Part of Your Exercise Plan |
| April: Menopause Awareness |
| May: Longevity in Women--Adding Quality to Your Years |
| June: Targeting Breast Cancer |
| July: Hysterectomy--What Are Your Options? |
| August: Calcium and Vitamin D for Bones |
| September: Losing a Spouse--Death and Divorce |
| October: Knee Injuries in Women |
| November: Skin Resurfacing |
| December: Panic Disorder |
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HEALTHWire Features, 2006 |
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| Cancer Survival--A Lifetime Proposition | Pain Management: New Approaches |
| The No-Fad AHA Diet | Eating Fish at Home and Away |
| Head Injuries and Medical Imaging | What Are Your Odds of Becoming Overweight |
| Colorectal Screening--Don't Say No | Thyroid Cancer: Is Incidence Increasing? |
| February: | August: |
| Plantar Fasciitis--A Pain in the Heel | SIDS: Protect Your Child |
| Sleep Apnea, Snoring and Health | Temporal Arteritis--Causes and Treatments |
| Keeping Your Skin Young and Healthy | Protecting Your Joints During Exercise |
| Exercise on a Time Budget | AIDS Prevention Is Everyone's Concern |
| March: | September: |
| Biking--Benefits and Risks | Pancreatic Cancer--New Treatments |
| UV Rays--The Plus Side | Insulin Resistance/Metabolic Syndrome |
| Protecting Yourself from Melanoma | Exercise Doesn't Have To Be Expensive |
| Bone Density Screening | Trans Fats--How To Avoid Them |
| April: | October: |
| Food Allergies: Are They Becoming More Prevalent? | Holiday Eating: Healthy and Hearty |
| Garlic, Onions and Leeks--Hearty Choices | Flu Season--Prepare Yourself |
| Being a Vegetarian or Vegan--Benefits and Risks | Don't Let Holiday Stress Beat You Down |
| High Fructose Corn Syrup and Its Consequences | Sore Throats and Their Causes
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| Asthma and Air Quality | Facts about Folate |
| When and How To Use Painkillers | Insomnia and Sleep Health |
| Using the Internet To Guide Health Decisions | New Treatments for Heart Failure |
| Firework Safety | Common Knee Injuries |
| June: | December: |
| Back Surgery--Yes or No? | How Alcohol Affects Your Driving |
| Seeking Out Whole Grains | Aortic Aneurysm--An Emergency Waiting To Happen |
| Ultrasound: A Multitude of Uses | Corticosteroids--How They Work |
| New Cancer Drugs | Coffee, Tea and Caffeine |
Senior Health Topics, 2006
| January: Choosing a Medicare Drug Plan | |
| February: Nocturia--Causes and Treatments | |
| March: Early Retirement--Yes or No? | |
| April: Will Exercise Keep You Young? | |
| May: Managing Your Medications | |
| June: Keeping Your Knees Healthy | |
| July: Prostate Surgery--Are There Alternatives? | |
| August: Parkinson's Disease | |
| September: Hospice Care | |
| October: Stress and Aging | |
| November: Macular Degeneration | |
| December: Heart Arrhythmias | |
Women's Health Topics, 2006 |
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| January: Eating Disorders | |
| February: Protecting Yourself from Sexual Violence | |
| March: Exercise and Breast Cancer | |
| April: Teens and Tanning: Buck the Trend | |
| May: Weight Loss--What Are Your Options? | |
| June: Vaginal Yeast Infections | |
| July: Perimenopause | |
| August: Frozen Shoulder | |
| September: Lung Cancer | |
| October: Urinary Stress Incontinence | |
| November: Multiple Sclerosis | |
| December: Women and Heart Disease | |
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HEALTHWire Features, 2005
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| Eat a Healthy Breakfast | Prostate Cancer--Preventive Measures |
| Antioxidants--How To Get Enough | Understanding Your Cholesterol Profile |
| Retinal Detachment | Lou Gehrig's Disease |
| Cancer Chemotherapy--New Approaches | Vitamin E Supplements--Yes or No? |
| February: | August: |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Smoking--Reasons To Quit |
| Lung Cancer--Developments | Radon--Know the Danger |
| Autism | Celiac Disease |
| Shoulder Pain | Screening for Depression |
| March: | September: |
| UV Radiation--The Dangers | Diabetic Eye Disorders |
| Walk, Walk, Walk | Halloween Safety |
| Supportive Care for Cancer | Understanding and Managing Atrial Fibrillation |
| Using the ER Wisely | Winter Exercise |
| April: | October: |
| Headaches--Causes and Cures | Safe Toys and Gifts |
| Fiber--What We Know, How To Get It | Hand Washing--Why and How |
| HIV Testing and AIDS Awareness | ACE Inhibitors: Benefits and Side Benefits |
| Foot and Ankle Injuries | Atherosclerosis |
| May: | November: |
| Keeping Toddlers Safe | Cataracts |
| COX-2 Inhibitors--Update | Thyroid Disorders |
| Organically Grown Foods | Being a Wise Health Consumer |
| Yeast Infections | Acid Reflux |
| June: | December: |
| Psoriasis | Ear and Throat Infections |
| MRIs: Open versus Closed | Monitoring Your Blood Pressure |
| Get the Lead Out | Cancer Survival--Odds Improving |
| Angina | Preparing for Surgery |
| Senior Health Topics, 2005 |
| January: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Cognitive Impairment |
| February: Peripheral Artery Disease |
| March: Being a Community Volunteer |
| April: Cornea Transplants |
| May: Sleep Problems of Seniors |
| June: Aging in Place--Support Services Needed |
| July: Choosing a Hearing Aid |
| August: Sexuality and Aging |
| September: How Are Your Night Driving Skills? |
| October: Preventing Falls |
| November: Constipation |
| December: Dealing with Arthritis Pain |
| Women's Health Topics, 2005 |
| January: Older Mothers: A New Social Reality |
| February: Girls on the Run: Empowering Young Women |
| March: Breast Reduction--Is It for You? |
| April: Prenatal Care: Giving Your Baby a Good Start |
| May: Shoes, Fashion and Foot Health |
| June: Agoraphobia |
| July: Menopause: Myth and Fact |
| August: Birth Control Pill: 40 Years of Research |
| September: Iowa Women's Study: 9 Lifestyle and Diet Steps to Improved Health |
| October: Osteoporosis--What Are Your Options? |
| November: Breast Cancer Treatment |
| December: Red Hats--Women Supporting women |
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HEALTHWire Features, 2004 |
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| Foods That Protect Your Eyes | Good Fats, Bad Fats |
| New Treatments for Colon Cancer | Foods That Fight Disease |
| Screening for Cervical Cancer | Phobias |
| Fibromyalgia | ER: High Tech, High Skills Save Lives |
| February: | August: |
| Multiple Effects of Childhood Obesity | Auto Safety for Teens |
| Obesity: The Surgical Solution | Back Pain--Who To See for Help |
| Using the Internet To Get Health Information | Facial Pain: Causes and Solutions |
| ADD in Adults: Detection and Treatment | Calcium--Many Benefits |
| March: | September: |
| Hepatitis--Protect Yourself | Gearing Up for Flu Season |
| Sleep Problems of Children | Diabetics: Take Care of Your Feet |
| Melanoma: Be Aware of the Signs | Blood Pressure and Diabetes |
| Arthritis: Diet and Your Joints | Smoking--Time To Quit |
| April: | October: |
| Exercises To Treat ED | Don't Let Holidays Weigh You Down |
| Gardening for Nutrition, Exercise, Peace of Mind | Safe Winter, Holiday Driving |
| Hair Raising Options | Choosing Toys That Help Kids Grow |
| Tea: Drink to Your Health | Staying Abreast with Mammograms |
| May: | November: |
| Swimming--Good Exercise for Overweight Children | Blood--Give to Others, Bank for Yourself |
| Biking--Hit the Trails | A Family-Based Approach to Healthy Eating |
| Weekend Warriors: Risk and Benefits | C-Reactive Protein and Heart Risk |
| usic for Ears and Brain | Strep--Keeping It in Check |
| June: | December: |
| Treating Teen-Age Acne | Effects and Side-Effects of Antidepressants |
| Exercise Fuels the Brain | Anxiety in Children |
| Evaluating Supplements: St. John's Wort, Black Cohosh, Yohimbine | Understanding Angiography |
| HIV/AIDS: What's New in Treatment? | Self Care for Neck and Back Pain |
Senior Health Topics, 2004 |
| January: Sorting Through Your Medicare Options |
| February: Pumping Iron: Good at Any Age |
| March: Evaluating Senior Living Options |
| April: Heart Disease--Risks for Men and Women |
| May: End of Life Options: Have You Planned? |
| June: Staying Cool in Heat Extremes |
| July: Having a Pet--The Health Benefits |
| August: Restless Leg Syndrome |
| September: Starting Over after Losing a Spouse |
| October: Hip Replacement--New Techniques, Materials |
| November: Alzheimer's: New Developments |
| December: Stroke--When To Worry |
Women's Health Topics, 2004 |
| January: Women and Sleep |
| February: New Birth Control Options: Are They for You? |
| March: Being a Role Model for Your Daughter |
| April: Fertility Issues |
| May: Walking for Exercise and Weight Control |
| June: Stay on the Offensive against STDs |
| July: Obesity and Health Risks |
| August: Challenges of Single Parenting |
| September: Surviving a Heart Attack |
| October: Stress Busting Strategies |
| November: Taking the Wrinkles Out of Skin Care |
| December: Anorexia |
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HEALTHWire Features, 2003 |
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| Protecting Yourself from Colon Cancer | Food Safety Requires Vigilance |
| What Works Best for Long-Term Weight Loss? | Effects of Hypertension--Heart, Brain, Kidneys |
| Sinus Headaches--What To Do? | Options for Lowering Cholesterol |
| Beans, Peas and Lentils--The Pulses of Health | Talking To Your Baby |
| February: | August: |
| Spring Allergies | Keeping Young Athletes Healthy |
| Good Sleep, Good Health | Staying Fit after an Injury |
| Hoarseness as a Warning Sign | Hyperactive Children |
| New Approaches to Arthritis Treatment | Anemia |
| March: | September: |
| Exercise-Induced Asthma | Time for Flu Shots |
| Identifying and Treating Skin Cancers | Are You at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes? |
| Stents for Coronary Arteries--Developments | How Diabetes Affects Your Blood Vessels |
| Lymphomas and Leukemias | RSV (Respiratory Synctial Virus) |
| April: | October: |
| Migraine Headaches | Holiday Stress and the Heart |
| PSA Test--Is It for You? | Resolutions for Good Health |
| Emphysema: It Takes Your Breath Away | Hearty and Healthy Winter Soups |
| West Nile Virus | Morton's and Other Foot Neuromas |
| May: | November: |
| Shoulder Sprains and Dislocations | Operating on a Beating Heart |
| Staying Smart about Concussions | Tonsillitis--New Treatment Options |
| Swimming Safety | Gall Bladder Surgery |
| Evaluating Supplements: CLA, Grapeseed Extract, HGH | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder |
| June: | December: |
| Nuts: To Your Health | Eat Fish for a Healthy Heart |
| What Do You Know about Steroids? | Obesity: A Growing Problem |
| Arthroscopic Knee Surgery | Replacing Worn Joints |
| Kidney Transplants | Managing Back Pain |
Senior Health Topics, 2003 |
| January: Congestive Heart Failure: New Approaches |
| February: Water Exercise |
| March: Memory: When To Worry |
| April: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: How To Manage |
| May: TIAs--Take Seriously |
| June: Osteoporosis: A Risk for Both Men and Women |
| July: Understanding Aneurysms |
| August: Men Living Longer But Women Still Ahead |
| September: Vitamins and Supplements for Seniors |
| October: Arthritis: How To Manage |
| November: Erectile Dysfunction: Reasons To Step To the Plate |
| December: Starting Over: Grandparents Raising Children |
Women's Health Topics, 2003 |
| January: Bulimia |
| February: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| March: Screening for Ovarian Cancer |
| April: Hormone Replacement Therapy Update |
| May: Benefits of Breast Feeding |
| June: Meth Use among Women Increasing |
| July: Rheumatoid Arthritis--Don't Ignore Early Symptoms |
| August: Breast Cancer Treatment Options |
| September: Diabetes and Its Effect on a Woman's Health |
| October: Endometriosis |
| November: Hair Loss in Women |
| December: Bipolar Depression |
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HEALTHWire Features, 2002 |
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| Maintaining a Healthy Weight | Disc Therapy for the Back--New Developments |
| Burns--When To Seek Treatment | Cataracts--Prevention and Treatment |
| Alzheimer's--New Research Findings | Understanding Bell's Palsy |
| Auto Safety for Children | Take Care of Hand Infections |
| February: | August: |
| Toxins--The Poison Is in the Dose | Treating an Upset Stomach |
| Can You Walk Away from Diabetes? | Diet and the Risk of Prostate Cancer |
| TB--Old Killer Poses New Threat | Sickle Cell Anemia |
| Use and Misuse of Painkillers | Ecstasy--A Danger to Teens and Young Adults |
| March: | September: |
| Brain Tumors: New Imaging and Treatment Options | Keeping Your Liver Alive |
| Cancers of the Mouth and Throat | Lupus |
| Cancer Survivors Need Lifelong Support | Gum Disease and Your Heart |
| Lyme Disease | Spinal Cord Research--What's New |
| April: | October: |
| Staying Alert about Skin Cancers | Diabetes and Small Blood Vessels |
| Food Allergies--What Are the Signs? | Overweight Children and Diabetes Risk |
| Healthy Foods, Healthy Pleasures | Understanding Epilepsy |
| Stuttering--Causes and Solutions | Smoke Gets in Your Eyes...and in Your Lungs, Heart, Blood Vessels |
| May: | November: |
| Hernias--Prevention and Treatment | Getting Your Winter Exercise |
| Heart Disease--Why Men Get It First | Winter Hazards around the Home |
| Firework Safety | Seasonal Depression |
| Scleroderma: The Disease That Turns Patients into Stone | Antibiotics: They Aren't Always the Answer |
| June: | December: |
| Exercise Your Heart | Recovery from a Stroke |
| Eye Safety and Sports | Fast Track for Heart Attack |
| Premature Children--How They Catch Up | Carotid Artery Stenting |
| AIDS--No Time To Let Guard Down | PAP Test Protects against Cervical Cancer |
| Senior Health Topics, 2002 |
| January: Pneumonia in Older Adults |
| February: Bifocals, Trifocals or Reading Glasses? |
| March: Walking for Fitness |
| April: Bereavement--When To Worry |
| May: Urinary Incontinence |
| June: Home Health Care--What Are the Options? |
| July: Enlarged Prostate or Overactive Bladder? |
| August: Aging and Personality |
| September: Acquiring New Skills To Enrich Your Senior Years |
| October: Heart Surgery Demands New Lifestyle |
| November: Repairing Spinal Fractures with Cement |
| December: Stay on Top of Blood Pressure |
| Women's Health Topics, 2002 |
| January: When Panic Attacks |
| February: Diabetic Nerve Problems |
| March: Hiking: Fun Plus Fitness |
| April: Osteoarthritis and Weight |
| May: Breast Reduction/Augmentation--Is It for You? |
| June: Low-Dose Hormone Therapy Shows Promise |
| July: Premenstrual Syndrome |
| August: Diagnosing a Breast Lump |
| September: Keeping Your Feet Healthy |
| October: Scoliosis |
| November: Thyroid Disease |
| December: Women and Depression |
HEALTHWire Features, 2001
January: (Neuro/General)
Multiple Sclerosis
Sciatic Nerve Problems
Heading Off a Brain Attack
Know Your Meds: Reactions and Interactions
February (Cancer):
Cancer Screening Guidelines
Cancer Treatments: What’s New?
False Positives for Mammography–What To Do?
What’s Your Risk of Cancer?
March (Pediatrics):
SIDS Update
Breast Feeding
Are Teens Getting Enough Sleep?
Adolescent Depression
April: (Diet/Nutrition):
Milk: A Range of Options
Pros and Cons of Soy
Getting the Most from Your Supplements
DASH Diet–Not Just for Hypertension
May (Eyes and Ears):
Laser Corrected Vision–Is It for You?
Macular Degeneration–New Treatments
What’s New in Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss: Causes and Remedies
June (Sports Medicine):
Stretching–When, How and How Much?
Biking for Exercise: Risks and Rewards
Choosing the Right Shoes for Exercise
Rotator Cuff Injuries
July (Dermatology/General):
Warts and All
Fungal and Yeast Infections
Kidney Disease
When To Use the Emergency Room
August (General);
Immunizations for Children and Adults
Is the Water Safe to Drink?
Antibacterial Products–Safe Use
Supplements and Surgery
September (Male Health):
Male Contraception and Vasectomy
ED: Newest Treatments
Kidney Stones
Sleep Apnea: Snorers Beware
October (Diabetes/Smokeout):
Glucose Monitors and Other Tools for Managing Diabetes
Safe Traveling when You Have Diabetes
Preventive Eye Care for Diabetics
Best Ways To Quit Smoking
November (Holiday/Winter):
Safe Holiday Driving
Game Plan for Healthy Holiday Eating
Health-Oriented Gifts
Cold and Flu Medications
December (Cardiology):
Pacemakers
Tests for Heart Disease–New and Old
Heart Disease Research–Looking Forward
Triglycerides–What Do They Mean?
Senior Health Topics, 2001
January: Parkinson’s Disease: New Findings
February: Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy: What To Expect
March: Making Your Travels Safe and Healthy
April: A Healthy Diet for Seniors
May: Caregivers: What Are Their Needs?
June: Bursitis
July: Common Foot Problems with Aging
August: Sleep Disorders
September: Maintaining Your Driving Skills
October: Grandparenting--Full and Part-Time
November: Emphysema
December: Peripheral Vascular Disease
Women’s Health Topics, 2001
January: New Mastectomy Surgery Technique
February: HPV and the Risk of Cervical Cancer
March: New Birthing Options
April: Preventing Osteoporosis
May: Varicose Veins–What Helps and What Hurts
June: Yoga for Health and Flexibility
July: Dealing with an Overactive Bladder
August: HRT and the Heart
September: Gender Stress
October: Fibromyalgia
November: Menopause: What To Expect
December: Women Have Higher Risk with Coronary Bypass Surgery
HEALTHWire Features, 2000
January:
Aspirin: Use and Misuse
Mono- Fat versus Low-Fat
New Antibiotics Come To Market
Understanding Conduct Disorders
February (Cancer):
Angiogenesis: Promising Developments
Breast Cancer: Update on Treatment
Lung Cancer–a Breath of Hope
Biopsy–Should You Get a Second Opinion?
March (Nutrition/Diet):
Obesity–A Growing Problem
Fast Food Puts Us on a Nutritional Slippery Slope
Health Foods Go Mainstream
Healthy Eating for Kids–Do’s and Don’ts
April: (Pediatrics):
Herpes and Adolescents
Smoking–The Old College Try
Headaches in Children
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
May
Parkinson’s Disease–New Treatments
Expanded Uses for MRI
Vertigo: When the World Turns
Dealing with Sinusitis
June (Summer):
Water, Water Everywhere: Swimming and Boating Safety
Dealing with Dangerous Dogs
Staying Safe with Lawn Mowers, Other Tools
Walk Away from Excess Weight
July (Occupational Health/Rehab):
New Tools to Manage Chronic Pain
Managing Stress in the Workplace
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ergonomics at Work
August (Exercise):
Exercise and Hypertension–New Findings
Muscle Tears and Strains
SAMe for Cartilage Repair
Rheumatoid Arthritis
September (Diabetes, Infectious Diseases):
New Diabetic Drugs
Managing Obesity in Type 2 Diabetes
Meningitis–Still a Threat
Managing HIV over the Long Term
October (Holidays/Winter):
Seasonal Allergies
Selecting Safe Toys
Healthy People 2000–Where Do We Stand?
Cold, Pneumonia or Flu? Know the Difference
November:
Food-Borne Illnesses
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ulcers, Dyspepsia and Heartburn
Multivitamins–Yes or No?
December (Cardiology):
Understanding Angina
Infections and Heart Disease
Heart Rate Recovery after Exercise–It’s Important
Clot-Busting Medications
Senior Health Topics, 2000
January: Staying on Top of Blood Pressure
February: Lowering Your Risk of Colon Cancer
March: Make Eating a Pleasure
April: Seek Help for Depression
May: Lowering Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
June: Connecting with Nature
July: Living Stronger, Living Longer
August: Hip and Knee Replacement
September: Aging Skin–New Options
October: Staying Active in Your Community
November: Self Help for Arthritis
December: What Can You Expect after Bypass Surgery?
Women’s Health Topics, 2000
January: Contraception in the New Millennium
February: Cervical Cancer–New Options
March: The Diet Dilemma–Eating to Live, Living to Eat
April: Women and Arthritis
May: Dealing with Phobias
June: Dealing with Fibroid Tumors: What Are Your Options?
July: New Options for Skin Care
August: Working Up a Sweat–Tae Bo and Other Exercise Trends
September: Diabetes–Special Risks for Women
October: Cancer Recovery: Nurturing the Whole Woman
November: AIDS Threat Continues To Grow
December: The Smoking Heart
HEALTHWire Features, 1999
January (Pediatrics):
Infant Mortality: Where Do We Stand
Attention Deficit Disorder
Music, Learning and the Brain
Adolescents and AIDS
February (Cancer):
Cancer Vaccines: Update
Colon Cancer: Prevention & Treatment
New Approaches for Adult Leukemias and Lymphomas
Where Are We with Prostate Cancer?
March (General):
New Arthritis Drugs To Market
Asthma: Breathing Easier
Dealing with Sinus Infections
Testosterone—Myths and Realities
April (Diet/Gastro):
Understanding Diverticular Disorders
Foods To Lower Cholesterol
The Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, Squash
Garlic and Onions—For Your Health
May (Ophthalmology):
Laser Procedures for the Eyes
Flashers, Floaters and Aging Eyes
Keep an Eye Out for Glaucoma
Diabetic Eye Problems: Prevention & Care
June (Summer/Exercise):
Gardening: Nurturing Mind and Body
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables--Nature's Powerful Pills
Stress Fractures: Watch Out!
Add Excitement to Your Summer Workouts
July (Skin):
Understanding Psoriasis
Skin Problems in Adolescents
Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch and Other Fungal Infections
Aging Skin--What Works and What Doesn't
August (General):
New Techniques To Counter Graft vs. Host Disease
What Your Blood Can Tell You about Your Health
Nitric Oxide: What We’re Discovering
Dealing with Lower Back Pain
September (Diabetes):
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes Is Hard on the Heart
Diet and Type II Diabetes
Exercise and Diabetes
October (Holidays/Winter):
Don’t Let Hypothermia Sneak Up on You
Flu: What’s New
Travel: When It's Unsafe To Drink the Water
Coping with Holiday Stress
November (Cardiology):
Atrial Fibrillation—When To Worry
Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery
Impotence as a Sign of Heart Disease
New Gene Therapy for Heart Disease
December (Neurology):
Alzheimer’s—Can We Prevent It?
Seizures: Causes and Remedies
The Long and Short about Memory
Causes and Treatment of Stroke
HEALTHWire Features, 1998
January (Pediatrics):
Immunizing Children from Violence
Ear Infections and Antibiotics
Helping Children Control Asthma
SIDS: Prevention Update
February (Cancer):
Cancer Survivors
Melanoma: Early Detection Important
Living with Cancer
Cancer Therapies of the Future
March (Aging):
Understanding Aging of Skin
Taste, Smell and Normal Aging
Aging Research: What We Can Learn
Osteoporosis: Taking Care of Aging Bones
April (General):
Herbal Remedies: Ginko Biloba, St. John’s
Wort, Echinacea, Melatonin
Emphysema: Prevention and Management
TB: Still a Threat
Strategies To Stop Smoking
May (Exercise/Summer Activity):
Bicycle Safety for Children and Adults
Exercise Caution in the Heat
Preventing Swimming/Diving Mishaps
Plantar Fasciitis: Dealing with a Sore Heel
June (Male Health):
Should You Be Tested for PSA?
New Options for Male Baldness
Hearing Loss: Keep an Ear Out
Erectile Dysfunction: New Developments
July (General):
Charting Your Family Medical History
A Diet To Keep Blood Pressure in Check
Injury Prevention: A Positive Approach
Understanding Thyroid Disorders
August (Immunology):
Understanding the Immune System
Autoimmune Diseases
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Allergic Reactions to Drugs
September (Diabetes):
Screening for Diabetes: New Guidelines
Early Detection of Diabetic Complications
Insulin and Type II Diabetes
Why Is Incidence of Type II Diabetes Increasing?
October (Holiday/Winter):
Jet Lag, Blood Clots and Other Hazards of Air Travel
How Do You Get Your Winter Exercise?
Choosing Toys for Fun and Growth
Trees, Lights and Safety
November (Cardiovascular):
Heart Disease: A Lifelong Process
Homocysteine and the Risk of Heart Disease
Cholesterol Lowering with Statins
Anxiety, Depression and Hypertension
December (General):
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis
Health Information on the Internet
Treating Swollen Ankles and Legs
Dealing with Insomnia
HEALTHWire Features, 1997
January (Pediatrics/Adolescent):
Causes of Choking in Children
Short Stature and Growth Hormone
Mononucleosis--Myths and Realities
Teens and Sleep Debt
February (Cancer):
Trends in Cancer Screening
Stress and Breast Cancer
Bone Marrow Transplants: Role in Treatment
Stomach Cancer: Preventive Strategies
March (Diabetes):
Living with Diabetes
New Approaches for Treating Type II Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetic Nerve Problems
Dialysis versus Kidney Transplantation
April (Public Health/Preventive Medicine):
AIDS--Much Accomplished, More To Come
Cocaine: Major Killer of Youth
Don’t Let Tobacco Triple Its Toll
Can Buildings Be Sick?
May (Exercise/Summer Activity):
Exercise Intensity: How Much To Sweat
Building a Balanced Fitness Program
Beware of the Bugs and the Bees
Tennis Elbow and Other Sports Injuries
June (Nutrition/Diet):
BP and Sodium: The Controversy Continues
Rx: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains and Fiber
Salmonella: New Threats to Food Safety
Obesity and the New Diet Drugs
July (Family/Internal Medicine):
Ulcers: New Treatment Guidelines
When and How To Treat High Cholesterol
Benign Prostate Treatment: New Guidelines
Depression in the Primary Care Setting
August (Ophthalmology):
New Treatments for Glaucoma
Understanding Macular Degeneration
Cataracts: Prevention and Treatment
New Options for Those Who Hate Glasses
September (Neurology/Neurosurgery):
Improved Survival after Stroke
Heading Off Headaches
Alzheimer’s Disease: What We Now Know
Parkinson’s: Surgical vs. Medical Treatment
October (Holiday/Winter):
Factoring the Holidays into Your Diet Plan
A Resolution for Better Health
Hazards of the Hunting Season
Safety on the Ski Slopes
November (General, Emergency):
How and Why To Donate Your Organs
Sleep Laboratories: How They Work
Understanding Shock and Treating It
Seat Belts, Air Bags and Auto Safety
December (Cardiovascular):
Stents: A Promising New Approach
Exercise as Rehabilitation for Heart Failure
Diagnosing and Treating Electrical Problems
Options for Treating a Heart Attack (Thrombolytics versus Angioplasty)
HEALTHWire Features, 1996
JANUARY (Cancer):
Cancer Screening: Attitudes and Behavior
New Developments for Lung Cancer Treatment
Childhood Cancers
Prevention Strategies for Colorectal Cancer
FEBRUARY (Diet, Nutrition):
Three Approaches to Weight Control
Tea: Drink To Your Health
Smoking vs. Obesity: A Weighty Issue
Fruits and Vegetables and Stroke Prevention
MARCH (Pediatrics/Adolescent):
Dealing with Diarrhea
Wheezing and Asthma in the Younger Child
Drug Use in the Early Teen Years
Preventive Health for Adolescents
APRIL (Male Health):
Quality of Life and Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer
Vasectomy
Cholesterol and Your Sex Life
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
MAY (Exercise/Summer Activity):
Keeping Your Cool During Summer Exercise
Protecting Your Skin from Sunburn and Rashes
Family Activities for Fun and Fitness
Safety in the Water: Preventing Boating Mishaps
JUNE (Occupational Health:
Worksite Wellness on a Budget
Making the Workplace Ergonomically Safe
Back-to-Work = Back-to-Productivity
Health Screening on the Job
JULY (Bones and Joints/Dermatology):
Osteoarthritis and Obesity
Frozen Joints
Fungal Infections of Nails
Lasers for Treating Skin Problems: Developments
AUGUST (Women’s Health/OB):
Pre-Term Delivery: The Challenges
Childbearing and the Older Woman
Women and Arthritis
Hormone Replace Therapy Update
SEPTEMBER (Diabetes):
Who Gets Diabetes?
Common Problems Sticking to a Diabetic Diet
Understanding Insulin Resistance and Sensitivity
New Medications and Delivery Systems
OCTOBER (Holiday/Winter):
Toasting the Holidays Responsibly
Holiday Gatherings: They Can Be Good Medicine
Indigestion: Prevention and Treatment
Staying Sane Amid Holiday Madness
NOVEMBER (Cardiovascular):
The Role of Stress in Heart Disease
Understanding Angiography
Medication and Lifestyle Changes after a Heart Attack
Can Lifestyle Changes Reverse Heart Disease?
DECEMBER (Family Practice):
Ambulatory Surgery: A Cost-Effective Option
Antibiotics: Use Safely
Tetanus--Forgotten but Not Gone
Impact of Serious Illness on Families
Senior Health Topics, 1999
January: Light and Depression
February: Senior Women, Mammograms and Breast Cancer Risk
March: Pneumonia: Stay Vigilant
April: Retirement Living: A Wealth of Options
May: Managing Your Medications
June: Regular Walking Maintains Mobility
July: Thyroid Disorders
August: Dealing with Benign Prostate Problems
September: When Diabetes Strikes Late in Life
October: Elderhostels--Staying Active after Retirement
November: Vertebral Fractures in Older Women
December: Stroke: Prevention and Early Detection
Women’s Health Topics, 1999
January: A New World for Our Daughters
February: When a Mammogram Is 'Suspicious'
March: Headaches in Women
April: Estrogen, Appetite and Weight
May: Addictive Behaviors
June: The Benefits of Walking
July: Tanning and Photo-Aging
August: When You Can't Get Pregnant: Infertility Options
September: Urinary Tract Infections
October: Corns, Calluses and Bunions
November: Preventive Medical Care: An Annual Physical
December: Asthma
Senior Health Topics, 1998
January: When Grandparents Act as Parents
February: Breast Cancer: Screening and Prevention
March: What Is Normal Aging?
April: The Mature Stomach
May: Managing Pain
June: Vision and Hearing: Staying Tuned in and Focused
July: Taking Care of the Caregiver
August: Will a Drink a Day Improve Your Health?
September: Chronic Leg Pain
October: Nutrition after 50
November: Heart Surgery for Older Adults
December: Aging in the Next Millennium
Women’s Health Topics, 1998
January: Chlamydia Screening for Teens
February: PAP Smear: What To Do about Abnormalities?
March: Urinary Incontinence: Types and Treatment
April: Alternatives to Estrogen Therapy
May: Midlife: What's Your Energy Level?
June: Why Women Smoke
July: Chronic Pelvic Pain--Causes and Solutions
August: Expanded Options for Birthing
September: Weight Loss--What Now?
October: Identifying and Treating Bulimia
November: Lowering Your Risk of Heart Disease
December: Hair Loss: New Options
Senior Health Topics, 1997
January: Staying Connected in the Computer Age
February: Screening for Prostate Cancer
March: Exploring Home Health Care Options
April: Preventing Heat-Related Deaths
May: How Does Your Garden Grow? Gardening for Mental and Physical Health
June: Managing Gout
July: Home Alone--Danger for Seniors
August: Recovering from a Stroke
September: Living with Parkinson’s Disease
October: Pneumonia and Flu: Guarding against Winter’s Ills
November: Arthritis: Countering the Pain and Disability
December: Keep Playing Those Mind Games Forever: Staying Mentally Alert
Women’s Health Topics, 1997
January: Teen Pregnancy
February: Changing Approaches to the Treatment of Early Breast Cancer
March: Helpful Approaches for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
April: Women and AIDS
May: Fitness for Health as well as for Looks
June: Preventing Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
July: HRT: What Do Women Doctors Recommend?
August: What Are Your Risks of Arthritis?
September: Does Hormone Therapy Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
October: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
November: Staying on Tops of PMS
December: Hysterectomy: Laparoscopic versus Traditional
Senior Health Topics, 1996
January: Grandparenting in the 1990s
February: Healthy Vision: Staying Focused
March: Abuse and Neglect of Elders
April: Life Expectancy, 2000 and Beyond
May: Managing Arthritis with Exercise
June: Long-Term Care: Plan for the Future
July: Staying Mobile with Joint Replacement
August: BP Control and Good Health
September: Diabetes and the Older Adult
October: Cough Medicine: Pros and Cons
November: Bypass Surgery: A Viable Option
December: Treatable Causes of Dementia
Women's Health Topics, 1996
January: Women's Cancer Watch: Screening and Prevention
February: Eating Disorders: When Overeating Takes Over
March: Nurturing Self-Esteem in Teen-Aged Daughters
April: Women's Health Study--Progress Report
May: Women and Exercise: What's Hot and What's Not
June: Women Coping with Stress
July: Bone-Building Strategies
August: Post-Natal Depression
September: Vaginal Itching and Yeast Infections
October: Women and Alcohol--Risks and Benefits
November: Women, Smoking and Heart Disease
December: Laser Treatment for Skin Conditions