February 08, 2012: Experts Warn of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea
Arsenal of drugs effective against the sexually transmitted disease running dry, researchers say

February 08, 2012: Big Drop in Americans' Blood Levels of Trans Fats, CDC Says
New findings focus on whites but studies on other groups underway

February 02, 2012: Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns
Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says

January 26, 2012: More U.S. Babies Born at Home: Report
Home birth is seen as viable option for some women, experts say

January 18, 2012: Flu Season Off to Slow Start, So Far
Relatively few cases reported, experts say, but that doesn't mean a surge can't happen

January 13, 2012: CDC Warns Against Sharing Insulin Pens
Doing so exposes people with diabetes to blood-borne infection risk

January 12, 2012: U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program Might Avert 885,000 Cases
Study also projects $30 billion in savings over 25 years from such outreach

January 11, 2012: Internet Flu Searches May Warn of Outbreaks
Harnessing this data could aid health care workers, researchers say

January 05, 2012: Experts Endorse Lower Lead-Poisoning Threshold
Cutting the safe blood level of lead in children is long overdue, advocates say

January 05, 2012: Many Jails Got No Flu Shots During H1N1 Outbreak: CDC
Researchers want small correctional facilities included in vaccine program

January 04, 2012: U.S. Twin Births Soar: CDC
Older mothers, fertility treatments contributed to 76% rise in past 30 years

December 22, 2011: Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults With Diabetes
Shared blood glucose monitors, finger-stick devices pose infection risk, experts warn

December 09, 2011: Recent E. Coli Outbreak Traced to Lettuce From One Farm: CDC
Romaine lettuce likely source of bacteria that sickened 60 people, investigation reveals

December 05, 2011: Health Officials Urge Americans: Get Your Flu Shot Now
Vaccine supplies are still ample, but could start to run short, CDC says

December 02, 2011: Genes May Make Quitting Tougher for Smokers
Your particular DNA may explain why you can't break the habit, study suggests

November 30, 2011: Advocates Push for Greater Awareness of HIV/AIDS
White House, numerous organizations say too many Americans are still becoming infected

November 29, 2011: Many With HIV Not Getting Meds: CDC
Yet, antiretroviral drugs work well, help prevent spread of disease, experts say

November 17, 2011: 19 Million New STD Infections Reported Annually, CDC Says
Treating chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis costs U.S. $17 billion a year

November 03, 2011: Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 29
Another 139 people sickened in 28 states, CDC reports

November 01, 2011: Deaths From Abuse of Painkillers Triple in a Decade: CDC
Almost two-thirds of overdose deaths are from opioid pain relievers, agency says

October 31, 2011: Experts Offer 'Lucky 13' Tips for Safe and Healthy Halloween
List includes what to wear, trick-or-treating pointers, food and drinks to avoid

October 29, 2011: Experts Offer 'Lucky 13' Tips for Safe and Healthy Halloween
List includes what to wear, trick-or-treating pointers, food and drinks to avoid

October 26, 2011: Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 28
Another 133 people sickened in 26 states, CDC reports

October 20, 2011: Suicide Rates Vary by Region: CDC
Younger Americans, women more likely to think about taking their lives

October 20, 2011: Unvaccinated Kids Behind Largest U.S. Measles Outbreak in Years: Study
Vaccination and quick public health response are limiting these outbreaks, experts say

October 19, 2011: Antidepressant Use Skyrocketed in Past 20 Years: CDC
Now the most commonly taken prescription drug in adults under 45, researchers find

October 19, 2011: FDA: Dirty Conditions Likely to Blame for Listeria Outbreak at Cantaloupe Farm
Toll now stands at 25 people dead, 123 sickened in 26 states

October 14, 2011: Get Your Flu Shot Now, CDC Urges
Levels of infection are low at the moment, but that's expected to change, experts say

October 12, 2011: Death Toll From Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Outbreak Now Stands at 23
More fatalities may come since illness from the bacteria can take weeks to emerge, CDC says

October 07, 2011: 21 Deaths From Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Outbreak: CDC
More fatalities may come since illness from the bacteria can take weeks to emerge, experts say

October 06, 2011: More Kids Treated for Concussions in ERs: CDC
Increased awareness of traumatic brain injury may be driving this trend, researchers say

October 06, 2011: Swimming Pool Chemicals Cause Thousands of Injuries: CDC
Agency offers recommendations to cut down on risks

October 05, 2011: 18 Deaths From Cantaloupe-Linked Listeria Outbreak: CDC
More fatalities may come since illness from the bacteria can take weeks to emerge, experts say

October 04, 2011: Drunk Driving Declines in U.S.
Still, there are about 300,000 incidents a day, and 11,000 traffic deaths annually, CDC says

September 29, 2011: 1 in 5 American Workers Still Smokes: CDC
Smoke-free workplaces and health insurance can help workers quit, experts say

September 28, 2011: Listeria Outbreak Is Deadliest in More Than a Decade
Illnesses linked to tainted cantaloupes have already claimed 13 lives, CDC reports

September 26, 2011: Breast-Feeding Boost: Fewer Hospitals Handing Out Free Formula
Study finds decline from years past but 'we have a long way to go,' advocate says

September 22, 2011: Infections Linked to Swimming, Drinking Water: CDC
134 recreational water illness outbreaks caused nearly 14,000 illnesses during 2007-08

September 21, 2011: CDC Urges Americans: Get Your Flu Shot
Supplies are plentiful and the vaccine is a good match for circulating strains, officials say

September 21, 2011: CDC Moves to Make Organ Transplantation Safer
Proposed guideline would screen more aggressively for hepatitis B and C

September 13, 2011: U.S. Seeks to Prevent 1 Million Heart Attacks, Strokes
New program hopes to get more Americans to live healthier lives

September 06, 2011: Fewer U.S. Adults Smoking, CDC Says
But rate of decline has slowed to a crawl, report finds

August 24, 2011: 2 Salmonella Outbreaks Traced to Baby Chicks, Ducklings
CDC says they came from the same mail-order hatchery in Ohio

August 18, 2011: Don't Skip This Year's Flu Shot: CDC
Formulation meant to protect against seasonal flu and H1N1

August 18, 2011: Cases of Legionnaire's Disease Tripled in 10 Years
Most people recover with antibiotic treatment, CDC says

August 17, 2011: Lessons From Tainted Peanut Butter Outbreak Apply Today
Researchers attack ground-turkey Salmonella outbreak with new tools gleaned from reflection

August 15, 2011: Many More Kids Hospitalized for Mental Illness: Study
Adult psychiatric admissions also increased, except among the elderly

August 11, 2011: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Turkey Sickens More People
Number of infected people is probably much higher than reported, expert says

August 10, 2011: Tracking Lyme Disease in Dogs May Help Protect Humans
Canine blood tests can indicate high-risk areas for people, CDC researchers say

August 04, 2011: Cargill Begins Massive Recall of Turkey Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
36 million lbs of meat will be recalled after dozens of illnesses occurring across 26 states