infections

Germs Lurk in Office Kitchens, Break Rooms

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Sink and microwave handles are the most contaminated spots, study finds

Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Undetected disease can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, agency notes

'Fish Pedicure' a Recipe for Bacterial Infection, Researchers Warn

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Health spa practice is highly unhealthy, study reports

Study Shows MS Patients at Most Risk for Drug-Linked Brain Illness

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 EST

Small number of Tysabri users develop rare but potentially fatal infection

Study Links Antibiotic to Slight Rise in Heart Patients' Death Risk

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 EST

But the finding for azithromycin needs to be confirmed, expert says

Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

'Superbug' then spreads to regional facilities, Scottish study suggests

FDA Advisers Back Pill to Help Prevent HIV Infection

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

Truvada intended for at-risk individuals, including gay and bisexual men and heterosexual couples with one HIV-infected person

FDA Panel Seems to Back Pill to Help Prevent HIV

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Truvada's been shown to stop infection with AIDS virus, but critics see drawbacks

Infection Causes 1 in 6 Cancers Worldwide

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Stomach, liver and cervical malignancies top the list.

Norovirus Outbreak Traced to Reusable Grocery Bag

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Infection spread after one girl became sick during soccer team travels

Health Buzz: One in Six Cancers Caused by Infection

Angela Haupt — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:55:00 EST

7 strange cancer claims explained; to prevent cancer, rethink your diet as well as your smoking

Health Tip: Help Prevent Chronic Ear Infections

Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 EST

Children should avoid secondhand smoke

Germs Behind Urinary Tract Infections Becoming More Resistant to Drugs

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Common antibiotics are not as effective as they used to be, researchers warn

Dengue Fever a Major Cost Burden in Puerto Rico

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:00:00 EST

Study suggests that yearly millions could be better spent on disease surveillance, prevention

Arthritis in Children Linked to Infections

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Limiting steroids when possible may help to lower infection risk, researchers say

Seniors Undertreated for Asthma, and Many Skip Inhalers: Study

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Using meds as prescribed can improve health, quality of life, researcher says

Less-Invasive Surgery for Esophageal Cancer Might Be Safer

Tue, 01 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

Study comparing it to standard open surgeries found fewer infections, shorter hospital stays

Don't Get Sick at the Gym: 7 Ways to Prevent Infection

Leslie Quander Wooldridge — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:40:00 EST

Athlete’s foot, and jock itch, and MRSA, oh my! How to stay healthy at health clubs

Tick Season Starting Early This Year

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST

Expert urges hikers, gardeners and others to know the signs of tick-borne disease

U.S. Gives Green Light to Publish Controversial Bird Flu Research

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:00:00 EST

After expert panel review, officials say H5N1 findings are of benefit, with little risk to national security

Measles Outbreaks in 2011 Were Worst in 15 Years: CDC

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:00:00 EST

Most cases were tied to travel abroad, occurred in unvaccinated individuals

Head, Body Lice Are Genetically Very Similar

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:00:00 EST

Researchers say findings could shed light on how body parasites spread human disease

Passengers on 'Bat' Plane Cleared of Rabies Risk