New Dengue Virus Vaccine Shows Promise
2016-03-16
Research may also aid in development of Zika virus vaccine, expert suggestsContinue Reading
Scientists Assess Risk to Pregnant Women Infected With Zika
2016-03-15
A woman infected in 1st trimester has 1 in 100 chance of delivering baby with microcephaly, data suggestsContinue Reading
Location is Key to Help Hospital Hand Sanitizers Get Used
2016-03-15
The best spot to up visitors’ hygiene: mid-lobby and near the entrance, study foundContinue Reading
Flu Shot Safe for Surgery Patients in Hospital: Study
2016-03-14
Findings show it won’t increase complicationsContinue Reading
Seniors Often Bring Drug-Resistant Germs to Rehab Centers
2016-03-14
About one-quarter tested had so-called ‘super-bugs’ on their hands upon admission, study findsContinue Reading
In Zika Fight, FDA Gives Tentative OK to Tests of Gene-Modified Mosquito
2016-03-11
Agency says testing the insects in Florida Keys poses little risk to people, animals and the environmentContinue Reading
In Zika Fight, FDA Gives Tentative OK to Tests of Gene-Modified Mosquito
2016-03-11
Agency says testing the insects in Florida Keys poses little risk to people, animals and the environmentContinue Reading
Diabetes May Raise Risk for Dangerous Staph Infection
2016-03-11
Researchers believe the disease might dampen immune system, leaving people more vulnerableContinue Reading
Zika Poses Serious Threat to Puerto Rico: U.S. Health Officials
2016-03-10
They say funds needed to battle the virus, which has been linked to severe birth defectsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Warding Off the Flu When You Have Asthma
2016-03-10
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Another Neurological Disorder Tied to Zika
2016-03-09
It may cause meningoencephalitis, an infection and swelling of the brain, researchers sayContinue Reading
Combo Treatment Protects Pregnant Women, Fetuses From Malaria in Study
2016-03-09
Findings suggest older medication is losing effectiveness, researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Cancer Death Rate Continues to Fall
2016-03-09
But there’s been a concerning increase in liver cancer, experts sayContinue Reading