Germs Lurk in Office Kitchens, Break Rooms
Daily Dialysis Has Risks, Benefits for Kidney Disease Patients
Eyes May Possess Infection-Killing Power: Study
Health Tip: Keeping Baby Chicks
Health Tip: Remove a Splinter
Health Tip: Troubled by a Toothache?
Medicare/Medicaid Policy Shift Didn't Budge Hospital Infection Rates: Study
Nails Need Love, Too
New Clues to How HIV Infects Body's Cells
New Seal Flu Could Pose Threat to Humans
The 'Five Second Rule' Is a Myth
U.S. Flu Season in Full Swing, CDC Says
Untreated Rabies May Not Be Lethal for All, Study Says
West Nile Cases Jump 40% in a Week; 66 Deaths Reported, CDC Says
300,000 People in U.S. Living With Chagas Disease: Report
48 States Now Report Flu Activity, Elderly Hit Hard
A Parent's Grief Highlights Flu Shot's Importance
Acute Kidney Injuries Up Sharply in U.S.
Adding Vitamin B12 to Standard Drugs Might Help Fight Hepatitis C
African Chimps Carry Drug-Resistant, Human-Linked Staph
After Hospital Discharge, Other Ills May Land Seniors Back in Again
Ahead of AIDS Conference, New Reasons for Hope
AIDS Deaths, New HIV Infections Continue to Drop Worldwide
Airports in N.Y., L.A., Hawaii Deemed Worst for Pandemic Spread
All HIV Patients Should Take Meds Early On, Experts Now Say
Annual Beaches Report Finds Water Quality Lacking Along U.S. Shores
Another Meningitis Scare Emerges, Targeting NYC's Gay Men
Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Vary by Region: Report
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Spreading: WHO
Anti-HIV Drugs May Curb Transmission to Uninfected Partner: Study
Antiobiotic Resistance Spikes During Flu Season
Antiseptic Products Can Be Contaminated: Study
Babies' Vulnerability to Colds Tied to Immune Response at Birth
Bacterial Vaginosis Increases Female-to-Male HIV Transmission Risk
Bathroom Reminders May Prod Guys to Wash Their Hands
Bedbugs: Easy to Attract, Hard to Eliminate
Black Women With Both HIV, Hep C Less Likely to Die From Liver Disease
Blame Common Colds on Your Chromosome 'Caps?'
Blood Infections in ICU Cut With Simple Measures: Study
Blood Test May Catch Deadly Fungal Infection Quickly
Brain-Injury Recovery Varies Widely Among Children
Breast Reconstruction Using Women's Own Tissue Appears Safe: Study
Burnt-Out Nurses Linked to More Hospital Infections
Cases of Rare But Deadly Encephalitis Rising Among Kids, Report Finds
CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
CDC Panel: All Pregnant Women Should Get Whooping Cough Shot
CDC Preparing Vaccine for New Swine Flu
CDC Researchers Spot Increase in New 'Stomach Bug' Strain
CDC Warns of Another Emerging Tick-Borne Threat
CDC: 1 in 50 Poor, Straight Urban Americans Infected With HIV
CDC: West Nile Toll Now 5,054 Cases, 228 Deaths
Certain Arthritis Patients Fare Worse After Joint Replacement: Study
Certain Tick Bites Might Spur Red Meat Allergy
Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain High, CDC Says
China's Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock May Threaten Human Health
Circumcision Benefits Are Significant, Pediatricians Say
Climate Change May Bring Another Mosquito-Borne Illness to U.S.
Closed Windows in Hospital Rooms May Raise Infection Risk
Colds May Be Even More 'Common' Than People Think
Combo Therapy Helps Knock Out Fungal Meningitis
Complications From Kidney Stone Surgery Rising, Study Finds
Controversial Bird Flu Research to Resume
Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds
Could Herpes Virus Affect Memory in Older Adults?
Could Adaptable Bacteria Cause Repeat Urinary Tract Infections?
Could Bacteria in Skin Mites Help Cause Rosacea?
Could Germs on Your Skin Be Good for You?
Could Self-Testing Help Overcome HIV/AIDS Epidemic?
Craze for Hairless Genitals Accompanies Rise in Infections
'Cruise Ship Virus' Also Sickens 1 Million U.S. Kids Yearly
Curbing Circumcision Boosts STDs, Study Contends
Dallas Launches Insecticide Spraying Against West Nile Virus
Dallas, Fort Worth Area Braces for West Nile Spraying
Dallas-Fort Worth Brace for West Nile Spraying
Deer Ticks Carry Yet Another Bacterial Threat
Defend Against Double-Dipping at Your Super Bowl Party
Diabetes Doesn't Seem to Raise Risks After Knee Replacement
Dialysis Catheters Tied to Higher Risk for Infection, Death, Study Finds
Did Schooling Method Spread Mumps in Orthodox Jewish Communities?
Dirty Pacifiers May Make Infants Sick: Study
Doctors' Intuition May Be Key to Spotting Infections in Kids
Don't Take Shortcuts When Caring for Contact Lenses: Expert
Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' May Spread Among Patients, Study Finds
Efforts to Prevent Hospital-Based Infection Falling Short, Survey Finds
Electrolyte Problem Raises Post-Op Death Risk: Study
Emerging SARS-Like Virus Well-Suited to Attack Humans: Study
Exercise, Meditation Can Beat Back Cold, Flu, Study Finds
Experimental Dengue Vaccine Shows Some Success
Experimental Drug May Work Against Hepatitis C
Experimental Vaccine Might Help Women Already Infected With HPV
Expert Tips for Spring-Cleaning Your Bathroom
Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
FDA Approves 1st Pill to Help Prevent HIV Infection
FDA Approves Combo Shot for Meningitis, Hib in Kids
FDA Approves New Type of Flu Vaccine
FDA Cites Possible Source of Cantaloupe-Salmonella Outbreak
FDA Warns Against Use of Diarrhea Drug From El Salvador
Fecal 'Transplant' to Cure Gut Infection?
Feces-Linked Bacteria Found at Lake Erie Beaches
Few U.S. Seniors Take Advantage of Shingles Vaccine
First Aid Tips for Treating Cuts, Scrapes and Puncture Wounds
Flesh-Eating Bacteria No Cause for Panic, Experts Say
Flesh-Eating Fungal Infection Can Follow Natural Disasters, Study Finds
Flu Cases From County Fair Traced to Pigs
Flu Drug Tamiflu OK for Babies Under 1: FDA
Flu Infections Continue to Decline
Flu Levels Continue to Fall, CDC Says
Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says
Flu Season Arrives Early and It Could Be Severe: CDC
Flu Season Continues to Wind Down
Flu Season Was One of Mildest on Record, CDC Confirms
Flu Season's Approaching So Roll Up Your Sleeve
Flu Shot May Not Work as Well for Seniors
Flu Still at Epidemic Levels: CDC
Flu Still Widespread but Easing in Some States: CDC
Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC
Flu Widespread in 47 States, Vaccine 'Moderately' Effective: CDC
Follow-Up Lacking for Babies After Hepatitis B Vaccination: CDC
Foot Ulcers Tied to Increased Death Risk for People With Diabetes
For People With Lung Disease, Colds Are Worse With School Kids Around
Germ in Cat Feces May Affect Human Brain, Behavior: Study
Germs Fly in Roller-Derby Games, Study Finds
Gum Disease, HPV May Play Role in Head & Neck Cancers
Halloween Warning: Decorative Contact Lenses May Damage Your Eyes
Health Officials Tracking Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Turtles
Health Risks Will Rise in Sandy's Wake, Experts Warn
Health Tip: Defend Against Insect Bites While Traveling Abroad
Health Tip: Protecting Babies From Whooping Cough
Healthy-Looking Pigs at State Fair Found to Have Swine Flu
Hepatitis B Infection Rates in U.S. Higher Than Thought
Hepatitis: The Hidden Hazard
'Hidden' HPV May Reactivate in Older Women, Study Suggests
High Blood Sugar May Make Pneumonia Deadlier
Higher Indoor Humidity Levels Might Slow Flu's Spread
High-Risk Heterosexuals Should Take HIV Prevention Pill, Too
HIV Diagnoses Among U.S. Hispanics Vary By Region: CDC
HIV Drug Combo May Help Prevent Malaria Reinfection
HIV Drug May Prevent Bone Marrow Transplant Complication
HIV Infections Continue to Hit Young Americans Hard
HIV-Like Virus Arose in Primates Millions of Years Ago, Scientists Say
Homegrown Strain of Dengue Fever Virus Pinpointed in Florida
Hotel Room Germs Abound on TV Remotes, Light Switches
How to Tell If Your Child Is Too Sick for School: Expert
HPV Vaccination Sends Genital Wart Cases Plummeting: Study
HPV Vaccine Found Safe in Large Study
Human Breast Milk May Block HIV, Mouse Study Finds
In Hospitals, Daily Antiseptic Bath May Prevent Dangerous Infections
Incan Girl's Mummy Yields Evidence of Respiratory Woes
Infection With 2 HIV Strains Slows Disease Progression
Infections From Tainted Spine Injections Continue to Baffle Investigators
Kids' Pet Frogs Caused Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
Kids' Vaccine Exemptions Too Easy to Obtain: Study
Kids, Seniors Prone to MRSA Infections Depending on Season: Study
Latest West Nile Tally: 5,245 Cases, 236 Deaths
Limited Use of Antibiotics OK for Dental Patients: Study
Little Short-Term Risk of Repeat Bout of Shingles, Study Finds
Little U.S. Flu Activity So Far, CDC Says
Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital
Lyme Rash Reappearance Probably Signals New Infection, Study Says
Malaria, Typhoid Pose Biggest Threat to Travelers in Tropics
Man Dies After Parasitic Worms Invade Lungs
Man Who Got Smallpox Vaccine Passes Milder Infection to Sex Partner: CDC
Many Homeless May Harbor Hepatitis C
Many Kids Who Undergo Stem Cell Transplants Must Return to Hospital
Many People Underestimate How Long a Cough Should Last
Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
Measles Can Spread Further Than Thought on Airplanes: Study
Microbiology and Genome Experts Quell Deadly Bacteria Outbreak
Misdiagnosis Common for Rare Brain Disease: Study
Missed Diagnoses in ICU Often Have Deadly Results: Review
Mom's HIV Drugs May Pass to Baby in Womb, Breast-Feeding
Monkey Research Gives Insights Into New SARS-Like Virus
More Antibiotic Use Tied to Rise in Diarrheal Infections in Hospitals: Study
More Kids Opting Out of School-Required Vaccinations: Study
More Than Half of Resident Docs Have Worked While Sick: Study
Mosquitoes Can Become Desensitized to DEET
Most U.S. Schools Unprepared for Pandemics: Study
Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study
Nearby Livestock May Raise 'Superbug' Risk
New Antibiotic May Treat Skin Infections in Shorter Time
New Bird Flu No Immediate Threat: U.S. Experts
New Medicine Might Fight Drug-Resistant TB, Study Says
New Strep Throat Guidelines Tackle Antibiotic Resistance
New Vaccine May Offer Protection From Deadly Nipah Virus
New Vaccine Strategy May Fight Genital Herpes, Mouse Study Suggests
'Nightmare' Bacteria Spreading in U.S. Hospitals, Nursing Homes: CDC
No Evidence That New Bird Flu Passes Between People: Study
No Need to Toss Your Child's Toothbrush After Strep Throat, Study Suggests
Not All HIV Patients in U.S. Show Same Characteristics: Study
Nursing Shortage May Harm Infants in Intensive Care, Study Says
Obese Patients Urged to Lose Weight Before Kidney Transplant
Official: Pharmacy Tied to Meningitis Outbreak May Have Broken State Law
Ohio Mail-Order Hatchery Now Linked to Salmonella in 23 States
Once-Banned Bird Flu Study Yields Sobering Findings
One-Third of Men With Anal Cancer Have HIV, Study Finds
Parenthood Seems to Protect Against Catching Colds: Study
Patient Survival Rises When Drugs Suppress Hepatitis C in Blood: Study
Patients Balk at Asking Health Care Workers to Wash Hands
Patients Gain When Hospitals Work Together on Infection Control
Patients Urged to Watch for Trouble After Colon Surgery
Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shot for Kids Aged 6 Months and Up
Penicillin Prevents Return of Leg Infection Called Cellulitis: Study
People Can Emit Flu Germs in Air Up to 6 Feet Away, Study Finds
Pet Hedgehogs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 8 States
Petroleum Jelly Tied to Vaginal Infection Risk in Study
Plague Rare in U.S., Surfacing in More Affluent Areas
Rabies From Transplanted Organ Killed Recipient, CDC Says
Rare Drug-Resistant Bacteria Spotted in U.S. Hospital
Rate of New HIV Infections Drops for First Time Among Black Women: CDC
Report Details Steps to Boost Patient Safety
Research Reveals Why Flu Peaks in Certain Seasons
Researchers Find Powerful Swine Flu Strain in Korea
Reused Vials, Unsafe Injections Threatening Patients: CDC
Review Finds No Evidence Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Are Infectious
Ritual in Some Jewish Circumcisions Raises Risk of Herpes Infection: Report
Roundworm Infections Threaten Organ Recipients
Rubella in Pregnancy Rare in U.S., But Can Be Devastating for Baby
Same-Sex Parents May Face Harsher Criticism Than Others
Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection
Secondhand Smoke Puts Children at Risk for Meningitis
Secrets of New SARS-Like Virus Uncovered
Sedatives May Raise Pneumonia Risk
Seniors Who Fell Recently May Fare Worse After Surgery
Sharp Spike Seen in Swine Flu Cases: CDC
'Sharps' Injuries Pose Serious Hazard for Surgeons, O.R. Staff
Shots Should Be on College Kids' Back-to-School List
Smoking Tied to Risk for Hepatitis Return After Liver Transplant
Some Antidepressants May Raise Risk for Gastro Infection
Some Prisoners Misuse Antibiotic Ointments: Study
Some 'Super Tasters' Might Be Less Prone to Sinus Woes
Some Whooping Cough Strains Now Outsmarting Vaccine
'Spot' Shortages of Flu Vaccine, Tamiflu Reported, FDA Head Says
Steady Rise in Heart Valve Infections Noted in U.S.
Stem Cell Technology May Help Rejuvenate Immune Cells
Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From the Flu
Steroids Won't Ease Most Sinusitis Attacks, Study Finds
Studies Show Value of AIDS Drugs as Prevention
Study Debunks Lyme Disease-Autism Link
Study Digs Into Secrets of Keeping HIV in Check
Study Explores Possible Tie Between Fever, Flu in Pregnancy and Autism
Study Finds New SARS-Like Virus Spread Through Bats, Pigs
Study May Explain How Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk
Study Sees Link Between Mom's Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children
'Superbug' MRSA Making a Retreat in Communities
'Superpowered' Bacteria May Lurk Behind Sinus Infections
Surgery May Not Be Needed for Ruptured Achilles Tendon
Swallowed Toothpicks Can Lead to Big Trouble, Experts Warn
Tainted Tattoo Ink Led to Skin Infection Outbreak
Taking Anti-HIV Meds Prior to Exposure May Help Prevent Infection
Tap Water Used in Neti Pots Tied to Rare, Fatal Brain Infection
Tattoos Can Pose Health Hazards, Doctor Warns
Technique IDs Deadliest Whooping Cough Cases
Test Approved to Help Treat Common Infection in Transplant Patients
The Plague: It's Still With Us
They're Cute, But Baby Chicks Can Harbor Salmonella
They're Cute, But Chicks Carry Salmonella Dangers
Third of Hospital Staff Say Hand-Washing Reminders Unwelcome
Tight Blood Sugar Control Won't Help Babies After Heart Surgery
Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccines: CDC
Too Few Americans Pass Last Days in Hospice Care: CDC
Too Much Travel May Be Tough on Olympians
Trained Beagle Sniffs Out Troublesome Hospital Infection
U.S. Task Force: Baby Boomers Should Be Tested for Hepatitis C
Uncircumcised Boys at Higher Risk for Infection: Study
Unneeded Antibiotics May Lead to Diarrheal Illness, Study Finds
Unusual Heat May Have Boosted West Nile Virus Last Year: CDC
Vaccinating Kids Against Common Gut Bug Helps Shield Adults Too: Study
Vaccinations Belong on Parents' Back-to-School Checklists
Vaginal Ring Delivers HIV Drug in Animal Study
Valley Fever Fungal Infection on Rise in Southwest
Virus Patterns Where Kids Live May Affect Asthma Risk
Wednesday Is National HIV Testing Day
West Nile Cases Continue to Climb, CDC Says
West Nile Cases Keep Climbing; 118 Deaths So Far, CDC Says
West Nile Cases Pass 4,500 Mark Nationwide: CDC
West Nile Cases Pass 4,700 Mark Nationwide: CDC
West Nile Cases Rise by 400 Since Last Week: CDC
West Nile Cases Still Rising; Death Toll Now at 134, CDC Says
West Nile Outbreak Could Be Biggest Ever: CDC
West Nile Virus on the Rise in US: CDC
Whooping Cough Cases Reaching Record Highs: CDC
Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations
With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit
Women With HIV May Not Have Higher Cervical Cancer Risk: Study
Workers With Paid Sick Days Healthier, More Productive: Study
Worldwide Cancer Incidence Predicted to Rise 75% by 2030
'Worm Therapy' Might Help Ease Colitis, Monkey Study Shows
Wound Infections From Colon Surgery May Raise Risk for Blood Clots
Yet Another Tick-Borne Illness Emerges in U.S.
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