‘Superbug’ MRSA Infections Aren’t Dropping in Children: CDC
2013-09-23
While overall rates still low for kids, study finds infants and black children face higher riskContinue Reading
Racism Takes a Toll on Kids’ Mental Health, Research Shows
2013-09-22
Review found strong links between discrimination and anxiety, low self-esteem in minority teensContinue Reading
FDA Launches System to Label Medical Devices
2013-09-20
Goal is to improve patient safety, identify items for recall and prevent counterfeiting
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U.S. Funds New Tobacco Regulation Research Centers
2013-09-20
14 centers across the country awarded $53 million at startContinue Reading
Deadly Respiratory Virus Has Passed Between Animals, Humans Before
2013-09-20
Study still doesn’t pinpoint from which animal the virus is comingContinue Reading
Bacterial ‘Autopsy’ Could Speed Antibiotic Discovery: Study
2013-09-20
Scientists invent faster analysis of chemicals with bacteria-killing abilities; experts stress need for new generation of infection-fighting drugsContinue Reading
Heart Infection Causing Fewer Hospitalizations, Researchers Say
2013-09-19
Study found drop in endocarditis cases despite reduced use of preventive antibioticsContinue Reading
Anti-smoking Campaign Surpasses Expectations
2013-09-19
Surge seen in calls to quit line and website visits stemming from ads with former smokers, CDC reportsContinue Reading
Medical Harm Occurs in Nearly 43 Million Hospital Cases Each Year
2013-09-19
Review focused on seven facets of poor care worldwideContinue Reading
FDA Airs Plan to Strengthen Rules for Imported Foods
2013-09-19
50 percent of fresh fruit and 20 percent of fresh vegetables from abroad, agency saysContinue Reading
Does Donating Bonus Money Make Folks Happy?
2013-09-18
Study also suggests that giving boosts team performanceContinue Reading
Gene Testing Helps Sort Out Bacterial, Viral Infections
2013-09-18
Results could speed up diagnosis, improve treatment decisions, study authors sayContinue Reading
Young Adults With Autism Less Likely to Have Jobs, Live Independently
2013-09-18
Surveys looked at life after high school for 20-somethings with various disorders
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Geography, Income Determine Health Care in U.S., Report Says
2013-09-18
‘We are often two Americas,’ according to Commonwealth FundContinue Reading