Hepatitis A Vaccine Pays Off for Kids: Study
2010-07-01
U.S. urges vaccination for children 12-23 monthsContinue Reading
Clues to Preventing Return of Liver Cancer
2010-06-29
Small study finds antiviral therapy halts recurrence in patients with chronic hepatitis BContinue Reading
FDA Urges Limiting Antibiotics in Meat
2010-06-28
The practice is encouraging microbial resistance to drugs that fight infections in humans, agency saysContinue Reading
Rapid Test to Detect Hepatitis C Approved
2010-06-25
OraQuick HCV can detect viral antibodies in about 20 minutesContinue Reading
Virus Plus Gene Mutation Spurs Crohn's Disease in Mice
2010-06-24
The finding gives another clue to the gut disorder’s originsContinue Reading
Aging Swingers at High STD Risk
2010-06-24
Middle-aged partner swappers more likely to be infected than prostitutes, Dutch study foundContinue Reading
Blacks Seem More Vulnerable to Deadly Blood Infection
2010-06-22
Study suggests higher rates of diabetes, kidney disease might explain why sepsis hits them harderContinue Reading
New Method Proposed for Gauging Hospital Infection Rates
2010-06-22
Current system doesn’t accurately portray extent of the problem, study saysContinue Reading
Ear Tubes Appear to Be Safe Before Cochlear Implantation
2010-06-21
No adverse effects noted in pediatric studyContinue Reading
Breast Milk Reduces Infections in Babies
2010-06-21
Study finds at least 4 to 6 months of exclusive breast-feeding bestContinue Reading
H1N1 Flu Undergoing Genetic Changes in Pigs
2010-06-17
Heightened surveillance needed in case stronger strain emerges, researchers warnContinue Reading
Stomach Bacteria Might Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis
2010-06-17
Combination of genetics, environment caused mice to develop disease, study findsContinue Reading
H1N1 Flu Vaccine May Shield Against 1918 Strain
2010-06-16
Mouse studies suggest shot would do double duty, in unlikely event of older virus’ returnContinue Reading
Drug-Resistant Staph Threatens Cystic Fibrosis Patients
2010-06-15
Risk of death is 1.3 times higher for those with MRSA in respiratory tract, study showsContinue Reading