Staph Infection Risk Rises With Brain, Chest Surgeries
2010-06-10
These two types of procedures account for most post-surgical cases, study findsContinue Reading
H1N1 Flu Acts Much Like Its Seasonal Cousin
2010-06-09
Spreads at same rate, shows similar symptoms, study findsContinue Reading
Poor Hygiene a Danger at Outpatient Surgery Centers
2010-06-08
CDC study finds 1 in 5 doesn’t practice proper hand washing, for exampleContinue Reading
FDA Needs Food Safety Overhaul: Report
2010-06-08
Focus must shift from reacting to illness outbreaks to preventing them, experts sayContinue Reading
Mouth Cancer Prognosis Improves When Cervical Cancer Virus Involved
2010-06-07
Finding HPV in tumor meant lower death rates in those with cancer at back of the mouth, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Understanding Fifth Disease
2010-06-04
The viral infection is common in childrenContinue Reading
A Year After Its Emergence, H1N1 Swine Flu Lingers
2010-06-04
It’s likely that the virus, so rampant last spring, will adopt a regular fall/winter pattern, experts sayContinue Reading
Scientist Becomes First Human 'Infected' With Computer Virus
2010-05-28
As implantable medical device technology advances, so will potential risks, researcher warnsContinue Reading
Flu May Migrate Rather Than Die Out
2010-05-27
Findings may lead to regional, rather than global, vaccines, researchers sayContinue Reading
Decline in Potentially Lethal Hospital-Based Infections
2010-05-27
CDC finds ‘central line’ catheter-linked illnesses fall 18 percent across the U.S.Continue Reading
Anti-HIV Drugs May Help Prevent Spread of Virus
2010-05-27
Nearly all partners in study remained uninfected, but ‘safe sex’ still urged, experts sayContinue Reading
Lubricant Use May Raise HIV Infection Risk During Anal Sex
2010-05-25
Lab study found some products have a toxic effect on cells, tissueContinue Reading
Quick Use of Antibiotics Best for COPD Flare-Ups
2010-05-25
Not waiting to confirm an infection improves patient outcomes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Bacteria May Predict Chances of Colon Cancer
2010-05-25
Presence of certain types in gut indicated higher, lower risk of disease, study findsContinue Reading