The Neighborhood Sandbox: A Breeding Ground for Germs
2017-07-07
Bacteria, parasites and other nasty surprises may be hiding in the sand
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Soft Contact Lenses Safe for Kids and Teens, Review Finds
2017-07-05
Infection rates no higher than for adults, and actually lowest for younger kidsContinue Reading
Probiotic Supplements Failed to Prevent Babies’ Infections
2017-07-03
Benefits of breast-feeding might have overshadowed any potential protective effects, doctors suggestContinue Reading
Catheters Often to Blame for Blood Infections After Dialysis
2017-06-30
Study included almost all outpatient dialysis centers in the United StatesContinue Reading
Antibiotics Improve Treatment of Skin Abscesses
2017-06-29
Drainage alone resulted in worse recovery rates, study findsContinue Reading
Bye-Bye Flu Shot, Hello Patch?
2017-06-28
Early results look promising for dissolvable microneedle vaccineContinue Reading
Health Tip: Are You Well Enough to Travel?
2017-06-23
Skip a flight if you have symptoms
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‘Good’ Donor Bacteria Can Last Long Term in Stool Transplant Patients
2017-06-16
Small study shows helpful gut germs are still there 2 years onContinue Reading
It’s a Tough Flu Season … for Dogs
2017-06-14
Humans can’t catch it, but new canine virus can make your pet ‘sick as a dog’Continue Reading
Bats Harbor Viruses That Could Cause Outbreaks in Humans
2017-06-12
Two of these are linked to past infections with serious respiratory diseasesContinue Reading
Vaginal Bacteria May Affect Herpes and Zika Transmission
2017-06-09
Healthy ‘bugs’ might alter how the viruses work, researcher saysContinue Reading
Experimental Zika Vaccine Protects Mice Against Virus: Study
2017-06-09
Just one dose provided 100 percent protection, researcher saysContinue Reading
1 in 20 Pregnant Women Infected With Zika Have Babies With Birth Defects: CDC
2017-06-09
Report from U.S. territories finds 120 newborns suffered range of devastating developmental problemsContinue Reading