Kids' Fevers May Not Always Need Treatment
2011-02-28
Pediatric group recommends lowering a temp only when child is uncomfortableContinue Reading
Virus Unlikely to Advance Deadly Lung Disease: Study
2011-02-25
Research contradicts previous finding that viral infections worsen idiopathic pulmonary fibrosisContinue Reading
Plague Kills U.S. Lab Worker
2011-02-24
First case in lab work in 50 years reported by governmentContinue Reading
Spinal Fluid May Hold Clues to Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2011-02-24
Strong evidence suggests that the central nervous system is involved in both conditionsContinue Reading
Fast Response Crucial in Outbreaks of Food-Borne Illness: Study
2011-02-23
Scientists say swift action can contain the problem, limit number of infectionsContinue Reading
Timely Care May Be Key to Treating Infected Cuts
2011-02-23
Type of antibiotic mattered less than good first-aid, even for resistant staph, study in kids suggestsContinue Reading
COPD May Make Shingles More Likely
2011-02-22
People taking corticosteroids for breathing disorder face highest risk, study findsContinue Reading
Kids With Perforated Appendix May Benefit From Early Surgery
2011-02-21
Benefits include less time lost, fewer complications, study findsContinue Reading
U.S. Flu Season Picking Up, CDC Reports
2011-02-17
37 states report widespread activity; vaccination recommendedContinue Reading
Parents Still Giving Cough, Cold Meds to Kids Under 2: Poll
2011-02-16
Many caregivers, doctors not heeding FDA warning about dangers of over-the-counter drugsContinue Reading
Zinc May Help Ease Common Cold: Analysis
2011-02-16
Review of 15 trials suggests it can shorten duration, severity of sicknessContinue Reading
Skin Infections Can Spread Easily Among Athletes
2011-02-11
But outbreaks of herpes, ringworm and MRSA are preventable, dermatologist saysContinue Reading
Mom's HIV May Lower Baby's Immunity to Other Diseases
2011-02-08
Lower levels of antibodies to whooping cough, tetanus seen in newborns exposed but not infectedContinue Reading
'Universal' Flu Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial
2011-02-08
Such a shot would eliminate need to reformulate vaccine each year, but it’s still years away, experts sayContinue Reading