Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study
2013-02-20
Some bacteria may avoid detection with standard exams, researchers contendContinue Reading
Mosquitoes Can Become Desensitized to DEET
2013-02-20
Disease-causing bugs ignore repellent’s smell several hours after exposure, study findsContinue Reading
Blame Common Colds on Your Chromosome ‘Caps?’
2013-02-19
Study of young adults suggests DNA ‘telomeres’ may determine who’s vulnerableContinue Reading
Cold and Flu Sufferers Should Ease Back Into Fitness Routine
2013-02-19
Toned-down workout advised; vigorous exercise too soon can have negative impact, expert cautionsContinue Reading
Emerging SARS-Like Virus Well-Suited to Attack Humans: Study
2013-02-19
But immunotherapy appears to tame it, research showsContinue Reading
MRSA ‘Super Bug’ Prevalent in Nursing Homes, Study Finds
2013-02-15
Positive samples suggest need for greater infection control, researcher saysContinue Reading
Flu Levels Continue to Fall, CDC Says
2013-02-15
Activity has decreased in many areas, data showsContinue Reading
Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital
2013-02-13
Discovered in 2001, human metapneumovirus is worse in very young, very oldContinue Reading
Patients Urged to Watch for Trouble After Colon Surgery
2013-02-13
Wound drainage, bowel problems, fever can signal post-op complications, expert panel saysContinue Reading
New Antibiotic May Treat Skin Infections in Shorter Time
2013-02-12
Study of experimental drug tedizolid also found fewer daily doses neededContinue Reading
China’s Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock May Threaten Human Health
2013-02-11
Much higher levels of antibiotic-resistance genes found at pig farms in studyContinue Reading
Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says
2013-02-08
While activity remains high, it has decreased in most areasContinue Reading
Bedbugs: Easy to Attract, Hard to Eliminate
2013-02-08
Medical expert offers tips on spotting infestation in your homeContinue Reading