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Aging Boomers Drive Up Doctor Visits
Information on statistics about populations and percentage of doctors' visits.

All About Menstration
Information for girls on menstration.

All About Vaccines
Information on vaccinations.

Are Children With Type I Diabetes at Risk of Cognitive Impairment From Low Blood Sugar Episodes?
Information for parents and caregivers about childhood type I diabetes.

Arthritis and Chronic Joint Symptoms More Common Than Previously Thought
Information on occurances of chronic joint pain and symptoms.

Beat the Winter Bugs:
Information on prevention and treatment of colds and the flu.

Becoming a Woman - Myths about Acne
Information for girls on acne.

Becoming a Women - Mouth and Teeth
Information for girls on caring for the mouth and teeth.

Breast Cancer
Information for girls on breast cancer.

CDC Develops Global Strategy to Fight Infectious Diseases
Information on prevention of infectious diseases in the U.S.

CDC Estimates Seven Million Americans Sports and Recreation-Related Injuries Each Year
Information on sports related injuries.

CDC Funds Seven States To Strengthen Oral Disease Prevention Programs
Information on oral health services.

CDC Releases New Guidelines for Infection Control In Dental Care Settings
Information on infection prevention in dental offices.

CDC Releases "2000 Assisted Reproductive Technology Report"
Information on assisted reproductive technology.

CDC Unveils New Toolkit to Help Physicians Prevent and Treat Brain Injuries
Information about new information on brain injuries.

Child and Adolescent Health Care
Studies on meeting the health care of foster children.

Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Programs at HHS
Information on disease prevention and health promotion.

Eliminating Health Disparities in the American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Discussion of disparities in health and health care among American Indians and Alaskan Natives.

Eliminating Laboratory Errors that Cause Patient Illness and Death
Information on medical errors and patient outcomes.

Emergency Room Visits Up 14 Percent Over Three Years
Information on emergency room visits.

Experts, Health Care Providers Challenge Federal Task Force Conclusion, Warn That Less Screening & Intervention Will Endanger Victims Of Abuse
Information about domestic violence screening and intervention.

First Vaccine for Chickenpox
Information pertaining to the chickenpox vaccination.

Fit for Life - Sports Physicals
Information for girls on sports physicals.

Fit for Life - The Obesity Epidemic and How Schools and Making Strides
Information for girls on obesity.

Fit for Life - The Obseity Epidemic and Positive Changes on the Horizon
Information for girls on obseity.

Food Allergies: When Food Becomes the Enemy
Information on allergies to food.

For Parents and Caregivers - Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD)
Information for parents and caregivers on Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

For Parents and Caregivers - Overcoming Overweight and Obesity in Your Child
Information for parents and caregivers on overcoming obesity and overweight in children.

Got a Sick Kid?
Tips on how to properly dose medication for children.

Health Care Public Policy and Domestic Violence
Information about violence intervention.

Healthcare - Program Overview
Information about health care and domestic violence.

HHS Agencies Team with Academy of General Dentistry to Promote Healthy People 2010 Oral Health Objectives
Information on oral health programs.

HHS and Labor Departments Send Report on Enforcing Child Medical Support Orders to Congress
Information about health coverage for children.

HHS Invests in America's Children
Information on programs to support the well-being of children and families.

HHS Programs to Protect and Enhance Rural Health
Resources being allocated to enhance rural health and health care.

HHS Promotes Health Through Physical Activity
Research and information on the value of physical activity to health.

High Blood Pressure - Fact Sheet
Information on high blood pressure.

Hispanic Women in Border States Less Likely to Receive Screening for Breast and Cervical Cancers
Information on cultural disparity in women's health care screening.

How FDA Works to Ensure Vaccine Safety
Information pertaining to childhood vaccinations.

How Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated?
Information for girls on the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

How Long is Mono Contagious?
Information for girls on mononucleosis.

Irregular Periods
Information for girls on irregular menstration/periods.

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Information for girls on

Keeping Cholesterol Under Control
Information on how to keep cholesterol under control.

Key Facts About the Flu
Information on the flu.

Mononucleosis
Information for girls on

National Infant Immunization Week Urges Parents to Vaccinate
Information on child immunizations.

New CDC Report Proposes Strategies to Help Schools Manage Asthma
Information on asthma management in the schools.

New CDC Treatment Guidelines Critical to Preventing Health Consequences of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Information on sexually transmitted diseases.

New Guidelines Aim to Help Health Care Providers Incorporate HIV Prevention into Ongoing Care of Persons Living with HIV
Information on transmission of HIV/AIDS.

New Report Highlights U.S. Medical Costs of Injuries
Information on injuries and medical costs.

New Study Profiles Women's use of Health Care
Information on women's use of health care.

NHLBI Issues New High Blood Pressure Clinical Practice Guidelines
Information on updated clinical practice guidelines for high blood pressure.

NIH Study Will Test Best Ways to Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Information on strokes, heart disease and diabetes.

Obesity Costs States Billions in Medical Expenses
Information on obesity and increased health care costs.

Parkinson's Disease Is More Than Just a Brain Disorder
Information on Parkinson's disease.

Pediatric Drug Studies:
Information related to pediatric drugs.

Prevalence of Healthy Lifestyle Characteristics - Michigan, 1998-2000 - Fact Sheet
Information on costs and occurance of chronic illness.

Prevalence of Self-Reported Heart Disease and Stroke Among U.S. Adults With and Without Diabetes
Information on correlations between diabetes and heart disease.

Protecting the Health of Minority Communities
Research, findings, and resources for promoting health in minority communities.

Protecting the Privacy of Patients' Health Information
Right to privacy for medical records.

Putting it All Together - Gynocologists and Breat and Pelvic Exams
Information for girls on visiting the doctor for breast and pelvic exams.

Putting it All Together - Special Concerns for Teens
Information for girls on special health concerns for teens.

Putting it All Together - Talking to Your Doctor
Information for girls on talking to doctors.

Questions and Answers for the Consumers of Doxycycline
Information on the antibiotic doxycycline

Questions To Ask Your Doctor Before You Have Surgery
Questions to ask before surgery and your other options

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Status - Fact Sheet
Information on disparity in health care services.

Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities
Information on disparities in health care.

Rubella Near Elimination in the United States
Information on rubella in the United States.

Study Finds Evidence Prenatal Screening is Most Effective Strategy to Prevent Newborn Strep B Infections
Information on prevention of infections in newborns.

Task Force on Community Preventive Services Releases Oral Health Recommendations
Information on government oral health recommendations.

The Guide to Community Preventive Services Strongly Recommends Community Water Fluoridation and School-Based Sealant Programs to Prevent Tooth Decay
Information on community based interventions for oral health.

Tips For The Savvy Supplement User:
Information on dietary supplements.

Unproven Medical Treatments Lure Elderly
Targeting the elderly with unproven medical treatments.

What to Do If You Get Sick:
Information on treatment of the flu.

Who Should Not Get Flu Vaccine
Information about flu prevention.

Why are My Breasts Different Sizes?
Information for girls on differences in breast size.

Why Do Teens Get Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Information for girls on Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Women with Diabetes Face Greater Risk of Heart Disease
Information on diabetes and heart disease.

You Are What You Eat - Milk Allergy
Information about food and milk allergies.

You are What You Eat - Understanding Anemia
Information for girls on anemia.