More Infectious Disease News
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What Diabetics Need to Know About Over-the-Counter MedsMany cold, cough and headache remedies contain carbs, and as much alcohol as ...
- Posted August 5, 2017
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Time to Catch Up on Reading, Writing … and Routine ShotsBefore kids head back to school, make sure they're up-to-date on their vaccines
- Posted July 26, 2017
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Many Americans Unaware of This Year’s Heavy Tick Season: PollBut most understand the dangers of being bitten by the disease-carrying vermin
- Posted July 17, 2017
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Study Spots Cause of Global Outbreak of Infections Tied to Heart SurgeriesBacteria traced to heating-cooling units used on operating rooms caused cases in multiple countries
- Posted July 13, 2017
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Shield Yourself From ‘Swimmer’s Ear’Water left behind after a swim can give you a serious earache -- but...
- Posted July 8, 2017
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The Neighborhood Sandbox: A Breeding Ground for GermsBacteria, parasites and other nasty surprises may be hiding in the sand
- Posted July 7, 2017
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Soft Contact Lenses Safe for Kids and Teens, Review FindsInfection rates no higher than for adults, and actually lowest for younger kids
- Posted July 5, 2017
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Probiotic Supplements Failed to Prevent Babies’ InfectionsBenefits of breast-feeding might have overshadowed any potential protective effects, doctors suggest
- Posted July 3, 2017
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Catheters Often to Blame for Blood Infections After DialysisStudy included almost all outpatient dialysis centers in the United States
- Posted June 30, 2017
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Antibiotics Improve Treatment of Skin AbscessesDrainage alone resulted in worse recovery rates, study finds
- Posted June 29, 2017
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Bye-Bye Flu Shot, Hello Patch?Early results look promising for dissolvable microneedle vaccine
- Posted June 28, 2017
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‘Good’ Donor Bacteria Can Last Long Term in Stool Transplant PatientsSmall study shows helpful gut germs are still there 2 years on
- Posted June 16, 2017
