Bacterial ‘Autopsy’ Could Speed Antibiotic Discovery: Study
2013-09-20
Scientists invent faster analysis of chemicals with bacteria-killing abilities; experts stress need for new generation of infection-fighting drugsContinue Reading
‘Intensifed’ Global Effort Needed to Further Cut Child Deaths: Report
2013-09-19
While mortality rates are dropping among children under 5, researchers says more could be doneContinue Reading
Heart Infection Causing Fewer Hospitalizations, Researchers Say
2013-09-19
Study found drop in endocarditis cases despite reduced use of preventive antibioticsContinue Reading
Medical Harm Occurs in Nearly 43 Million Hospital Cases Each Year
2013-09-19
Review focused on seven facets of poor care worldwideContinue Reading
Gene Testing Helps Sort Out Bacterial, Viral Infections
2013-09-18
Results could speed up diagnosis, improve treatment decisions, study authors sayContinue Reading
Could E. Coli Vaccine for Cows Cut Human Infections?
2013-09-17
Study of Scottish cattle suggests spread to people would drop by 85 percentContinue Reading
Blueberries, Red Grapes May Boost Body’s Immune Function
2013-09-17
Compounds in these fruits work alongside vitamin D and specific gene, lab study foundContinue Reading
Serious MRSA Infections in U.S. Declining: CDC
2013-09-16
Hospital-onset invasive cases involving the ‘superbug’ dropped by 54 percent
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CDC Sounds Alarm on Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
2013-09-16
Report cites overuse of antibiotics as key to the life-threatening problemContinue Reading
Packing School Lunches With Food Safety in Mind
2013-09-12
Expert tips on container care, perishables and sandwich choicesContinue Reading
For Uninfected Partner, Antiretroviral Drugs May Shield Against HIV
2013-09-10
Study of heterosexual couples in Uganda suggests strict adherence to meds is keyContinue Reading
Scientists Shed New Light on Cerebral Palsy, Early Infant Death
2013-09-09
Birth defects, poor fetal growth appear to be primary risk factors, study findsContinue Reading
Bedbugs’ Genes May Protect Them From Insecticides
2013-09-09
Study helps explain why the bloodsucking parasites are so hard to killContinue Reading
Lessons Learned From Cantaloupe-Listeria Outbreak
2013-09-05
CDC report confirms potential for fresh produce to cause severe foodborne illnessContinue Reading