Common Respiratory Virus Affecting Many Young Children
2012-03-22
No vaccine for RSV, but hand washing can help prevent spread, expert saysContinue Reading
U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record Low, CDC Says
2012-03-22
But minorities, those not born in the U.S. and HIV-positive patients still most likely affectedContinue Reading
Antibiotics Useless for Most Sinus Infections, Experts Say
2012-03-21
New guidelines from specialists note that up to 98 percent of cases aren’t bacterialContinue Reading
Northeast U.S. Should Brace for Spike in Lyme Disease: Expert
2012-03-20
The reason is a steep drop in mouse populations, a tick’s preferred hostContinue Reading
Insects Behind Chagas Disease Are Feeding on Humans in the U.S.
2012-03-20
Yet so far, there have been very few cases of the potentially lethal illness, experts sayContinue Reading
Could Statins Help Prevent Pneumonia?
2012-03-19
Study suggests possible modest effect, but drugs shouldn’t be taken for this use, experts sayContinue Reading
Hospital Saved Millions by Keeping Close Eye on Antibiotic Use
2012-03-15
Seven-year program eliminated overuse without compromising careContinue Reading
Most Women Need Pap Test Only Every 3 Years: U.S. Panel
2012-03-14
Decreased frequency saves as many lives as annual screenings with half the number of biopsiesContinue Reading
U.S. Deaths From Gastro Infections Doubled Over 8 Years: CDC
2012-03-14
Easily transmitted germs such as norovirus and C. difficile are prime culpritsContinue Reading
Type of Bacteria May Be Linked to Diabetes
2012-03-14
Researchers find association between H. pylori infection, type 2 diseaseContinue Reading
Not Enough Young Women Getting Tested for Chlamydia: CDC
2012-03-13
Research also found retesting rates, although critical, are also too lowContinue Reading
One Antibiotic Appears to Ease Severe E. Coli Infection
2012-03-13
Small study looked at bacteria that caused German outbreakContinue Reading
Endoscopy May Be Better Than Surgery for Severe Pancreatic Infection
2012-03-13
Small, early study found lower risk of death and complications with less invasive procedureContinue Reading
Circumcision Linked to Lower Risk for Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
2012-03-12
But researchers can’t confirm the procedure directly lowers risk of the diseaseContinue Reading