Americans Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccine
2011-12-10
Too few take advantage of easily available protection against influenza in U.S., experts sayContinue Reading
Preemies Infected With More Dangerous Types of Bacteria: Study
2011-12-10
These babies also have fewer types of microbes than those born full-term, researchers sayContinue Reading
CDC Issues New TB Treatment Guidelines
2011-12-08
They’re aimed at shortening, simplifying the regimen used to prevent active diseaseContinue Reading
Vaccine Might One Day Prevent 'Cruise Ship' Stomach Bug
2011-12-07
Experimental vaccine reduced effects of norovirus in small studyContinue Reading
Health Officials Urge Americans: Get Your Flu Shot Now
2011-12-05
Vaccine supplies are still ample, but could start to run short, CDC saysContinue Reading
Common Hospital Infection Lengthens Patient Stays
2011-12-05
An estimated 10% of those infected with C. difficile will die, study findsContinue Reading
Few Contact Lens Users Follow All Care Guidelines, Study Finds
2011-12-04
New strategies needed to improve compliance, researchers sayContinue Reading
Scientists ID Gene That Predicts Chances of Cold Sores
2011-12-02
Two variants seem to raise the risk of recurrent outbreaks, while two lower the possibilityContinue Reading
How to Stay Flu-Free for the Holidays
2011-12-01
Regular handwashing, ‘air kissing’ are two of several suggestionsContinue Reading
Advocates Push for Greater Awareness of HIV/AIDS
2011-11-30
White House, numerous organizations say too many Americans are still becoming infectedContinue Reading
Infant Vaccines May Work Better If Given in Afternoon
2011-11-30
Babies slept more soundly when they had their shots after 1:30 p.m., researchers sayContinue Reading
Older Women Have More Post-Surgical Breast Reduction Infections
2011-11-28
Researchers say lower hormone levels in women over 50 may explain itContinue Reading
Doctors in a Bind When Parents Want to Delay, Skip Vaccines
2011-11-28
Study finds most pediatricians may consider ‘alternative schedules,’ but within limitsContinue Reading
Surgery May Boost Survival With Dangerous Heart Condition
2011-11-22
Heart valve replacement is better than drugs alone for some endocarditis patients, researchers sayContinue Reading