Scientists Identify Molecular Blueprint for Lyme Disease
2010-10-12
The discovery may eventually speed effort to prevent, treat it, researchers sayContinue Reading
Non-Prescription 'Fashion' Contacts Can Harm Your Eyes
2010-10-12
Lenses should be fitted by a professional to prevent damage, expert saysContinue Reading
Many Americans Plan to Skip Flu Shot This Year
2010-10-07
Surveys suggest more than 40 percent of adults will forego vaccine, while a third of moms won’t vaccinate kidsContinue Reading
Small Bump Seen in Seasonal Flu Shots During H1N1 Outbreak
2010-10-07
Analysis shows only 5.5% increase in vaccinated kids in 2009-2010 over 2008-2009 seasonContinue Reading
Bacteria Identified as New Foe for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
2010-10-06
Infection with S. maltophilia may cause serious flare-ups, study saysContinue Reading
Mom's Flu Shot May Protect Baby After Birth
2010-10-05
Infants exposed to influenza vaccine had less illness, increased antibodies, finds studyContinue Reading
Antibiotics for Viral Respiratory Infections in Hospital Decried
2010-10-01
Researchers found docs prescribing them with some frequencyContinue Reading
Kids With Allergies Shouldn't Skip Flu Shots, Experts Say
2010-10-01
Parents urged to get children vaccinated, as annual season startsContinue Reading
Scientists Sequence Genome of 'West Nile' Mosquito
2010-09-30
Ultimate goal is to disable specific disease-causing genesContinue Reading
Most Americans Unfamiliar With Sepsis, Survey Finds
2010-09-30
The bacterial infection can lead to organ failure, deathContinue Reading
Anti-Inflammatory Helps Treat Bacterial Meningitis: Study
2010-09-29
Dutch researchers report that dexamethasone, along with antibiotics, increases survival ratesContinue Reading
Tamiflu May Thwart Pneumonia in 'Swine Flu' Patients: Study
2010-09-29
Drug also reduced contagious period and fever duration during H1N1 pandemic, researchers sayContinue Reading
Breast-Feeding for 6 Months May Prevent Infant Infections
2010-09-28
The longer a baby is exclusively breast-fed, the lower the risk, research showsContinue Reading