1st U.S. MERS Patient Improving, Officials Say
2014-05-04
He had recently been in Saudi Arabia, epicenter of outbreak that has sickened 400 people and killed 93Continue Reading
1st MERS Case Reported in U.S.
2014-05-02
Patient had recently been in Saudi Arabia, epicenter of outbreak that has sickened 400 people and killed 93, CDC saysContinue Reading
Vaccine Against Bird Flu Readied, Just in Case
2014-04-30
U.S. officials want to be prepared, but some doubt H7N9 will become pandemic
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HPV-Linked Oral Cancers May Not Be ‘Contagious’
2014-04-29
Kissing doesn’t seem to raise rate of viral infection between committed partners, study findsContinue Reading
‘Breast Milk Banks’ Gain in Popularity
2014-04-29
Experts say they’re safer than online milk-sharing sourcesContinue Reading
Measles on Upswing Despite Vaccines’ Effectiveness: CDC
2014-04-24
Vaccination has saved thousands of lives, report says, but outbreaks occurring as some people opt out
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Genetic Code of Tsetse Fly May Help Fight Sleeping Sickness
2014-04-24
Scientists spent a decade sequencing its genome, and hope to find new targets for pest controlContinue Reading
Frozen as Good as Fresh for Fecal Transplants for Diarrhea: Study
2014-04-24
Researchers looked at recurring infections caused by C. difficile bacteriaContinue Reading
Homes Now ‘Reservoirs’ for Superbug MRSA
2014-04-21
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria common on household surfaces, study findsContinue Reading
Too Much Codeine Still Prescribed to U.S. Kids: Study
2014-04-21
ERs give potentially dangerous drug to thousands of children each yearContinue Reading
Scientists Map DNA of Deadly Fungus
2014-04-17
Cryptococcus neoformans can be especially threatening to people with weak immune systemsContinue Reading
Salmonella Cases Dip in U.S., But Food Poisoning Rates Remain High
2014-04-17
New CDC report finds certain contaminants, such as Vibrio and E. coli, on the rise
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Bacteria May Survive Longer in Contact Lens Solution Than Thought
2014-04-17
Study suggests manufacturers test for all strains of P. aeruginosa to prevent infectionContinue Reading