Experimental Measles Drug Shows Promise in Animal Trials
2014-04-16
If one day approved to treat people with infection, it might reduce their symptoms, researchers sayContinue Reading
Younger Adults Hit Hardest This Flu Season
2014-04-15
Although H1N1 strain predominates, previous exposure prevented pandemicContinue Reading
As African Ebola Outbreak Spreads, Hopes for Vaccine Remain Years Away
2014-04-14
There are promising avenues of research, but sporadic nature of outbreaks makes testing difficultContinue Reading
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Program in England a Success, Researchers Report
2014-04-14
Infections with strains of HPV believed to cause disease dropped after immunization effortContinue Reading
Prevent Tick Bites While Enjoying the Outdoors
2014-04-13
With no vaccines for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, expert explains how to avoid infectionContinue Reading
Binge Drinking May Slow Wound Healing
2014-04-11
Heavy alcohol use lowers level of beneficial immune system cells, animal study showsContinue Reading
Swine Flu From 2009 Pandemic Also Struck Sea Otters: Study
2014-04-11
Scientists say finding shows marine animals may be yet another host of flu virusesContinue Reading
Kitchen Cutting Boards Can Harbor Drug-Resistant Germs: Study
2014-04-10
Poultry prep linked to E. coli found on food equipment in homes, hospitalsContinue Reading
Report Questions Effectiveness of Flu Meds
2014-04-10
‘Hidden’ trial data reveals that some Tamiflu claims were unfounded, researchers sayContinue Reading
Measles Cases Linked to U.S. Adoptions of Chinese Children: CDC
2014-04-10
The highly infectious illness is still endemic in China, so adopted kids should get their shots, experts sayContinue Reading
Cure Rate for Experimental Hepatitis C Drug Tops 95 Percent
2014-04-10
But high costs of newer medications is a concern, experts say
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Restaurants Pose Double the Risk of Food Poisoning Compared to Homes: Study
2014-04-09
Many cases may be going unreported, consumer advocacy group addsContinue Reading
Health Care Workers Wash Hands More When Patients Watching
2014-04-08
Canadian study enlisted patients to monitor hospital staffContinue Reading
U.S. Traveler Returning From Africa Has Lassa Fever, CDC Says
2014-04-04
The infectious illness is not related to Ebola fever, officials stressContinue Reading