Health Tip: Do I Need the Meningococcal Vaccine?
2012-05-10
Yes, if you’re about to live in a college dorm.Continue Reading
FDA Seems to Back Pill to Help Prevent HIV
2012-05-09
Truvada’s been shown to stop infection with AIDS virus, but critics see drawbacksContinue Reading
Norovirus Outbreak Traced to Reusable Grocery Bag
2012-05-09
Infection spread after one girl became sick during soccer team travelsContinue Reading
Infection Causes 1 in 6 Cancers Worldwide: Study
2012-05-09
Stomach, liver and cervical malignancies top the listContinue Reading
Lots of TV May Harm Kids' Diet
2012-05-07
Children who watch the most television have worst eating habits, study findsContinue Reading
Zinc Pills May Shorten Colds, Analysis Suggests
2012-05-07
But, benefits are slight and side effects are reported, researchers sayContinue Reading
Dengue Fever a Major Cost Burden in Puerto Rico
2012-05-02
Study suggests that yearly millions could be better spent on disease surveillance, preventionContinue Reading
Once-Banned Bird Flu Study Suggests Pandemic Threat Is Real
2012-05-02
Researchers found the virus could potentially mutate and spread widely among people, but that hasn’t happened so farContinue Reading
Arthritis in Children Linked to Infections
2012-05-01
Limiting steroids when possible may help to lower infection risk, researchers sayContinue Reading
Seniors Undertreated for Asthma, and Many Skip Inhalers: Study
2012-05-01
Using meds as prescribed can improve health, quality of life, researcher saysContinue Reading
Less-Invasive Surgery for Esophageal Cancer Might Be Safer
2012-05-01
Study comparing it to standard open surgeries found fewer infections, shorter hospital staysContinue Reading
Texting May Help More Kids Get Flu Shots
2012-04-24
Novel way of sending reminders to families linked to more vaccinations: studyContinue Reading
U.S. Gives Green Light to Publish Controversial Bird Flu Research
2012-04-23
After expert panel review, officials say H5N1 findings are of benefit, with little risk to national securityContinue Reading
Tick Season Starting Early This Year
2012-04-22
Expert urges hikers, gardeners and others to know the signs of tick-borne diseaseContinue Reading