February 07, 2012: Kids' Diarrhea Vaccine Appears Safe After All: Study
Risk of intestinal side effect didn't rise; children should be vaccinated, experts say

February 06, 2012: Vulnerability to Anthrax Varies Widely: Study
It suggests that genes might make some people safer in bioterrorism attack

February 03, 2012: Map Shows Where in U.S. to Beware of Lyme Disease
Northeast and parts of the Midwest are hotbeds of the tick-borne disease

February 03, 2012: Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby
Study found as mother's temperature rose, problems were more likely at birth

February 03, 2012: Norovirus Top Cause of Hospital Infection Outbreaks, Says Study
Gastrointestinal bug causes vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea

February 03, 2012: Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought
Study estimates 1.2 million die each year, nearly double previous estimates

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

February 01, 2012: Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children: Study
However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say

January 31, 2012: U.S. Advisers Explain Request to Censor Bird Flu Research
Published details of experiments could be used for harmful purposes, experts warn

January 27, 2012: Tropical Trip OK for Most With Crohn's, Colitis
Symptom-free patients have no greater risk for gastro infections than general public, study finds

January 27, 2012: Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B
Study found lower risk of developing disease for people taking these cholesterol-cutting drugs

January 23, 2012: Certain Seniors at Risk for Infection After ER Visit: Study
Going to hospital may spur respiratory, gastro illnesses in long-term care residents

January 20, 2012: Anthrax Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkeys
Research is part of U.S. military's anti-bioterrorism efforts

January 20, 2012: Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B
Missed opportunities lead to many new infections each year, study found

January 18, 2012: Vaccine Against Bacterial Meningitis Shows Promise
Disease caused by the B strain can be deadly

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 16, 2012: 'Bath-Salts' Injection Leads to Flesh-Eating Disease
Patient underwent amputation, mastectomy, skin grafts after use at party

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

January 12, 2012: Partner's 'Viral Load' a Major Factor in HIV Transmission: Study
Condom use, circumcision lowered risk of sexually infecting partners in study of African couples

January 11, 2012: Outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease Traced to Hospital Fountain
Indoor decorative fountains should undergo periodic testing for bacteria, study says

January 10, 2012: Dementia May Lead to Avoidable Hospitalizations
Two-thirds of admissions in these patients are for preventable illnesses, study finds

December 29, 2011: Hand-Washing Key to Stopping Spread of Disease
Hands should be washed with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds, experts recommend

December 28, 2011: Fungus Found in Sinks Can Cause Serious Infections
Fusarium was the cause of an outbreak of hard-to-treat cornea infections in contact lens wearers

December 22, 2011: Hearing Devices More Apt to Fail in Children Who Had Meningitis
Once cochlear implants were replaced, hearing improvement returned, study finds

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

December 22, 2011: Health Tip: Diabetes Can Raise the Risk of Skin Infections
These bacterial infections are common

December 21, 2011: Move to Hospital Isolation Unit Linked to Raised Delirium Risk
Mental status can deteriorate after patients moved from regular room, study finds

December 20, 2011: Severe Sepsis Can Harm the Immune System
Lab studies after death found evidence of decreased immune function

December 16, 2011: Drug Users With HIV at Much Higher Overdose Risk
Opioids, illegal drugs can threaten recent lifespan gains

December 16, 2011: Dengue Fever Cases Subside in Florida, But Threat Remains
Report finds no outbreak in Key West this year, but many residents may still be infected

December 14, 2011: Med Students Need Hand Holding on Hand Washing
Too many don't know when they're supposed to wash up, study finds

December 13, 2011: Some Causes of Stillbirth May Be Avoidable: Studies
Lifestyle factors like drinking, smoking and diabetes management might influence risk

December 09, 2011: Americans Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccine
Too few take advantage of easily available protection against influenza in U.S., experts say

December 09, 2011: Preemies Infected With More Dangerous Types of Bacteria: Study
These babies also have fewer types of microbes than those born full-term, researchers say

December 08, 2011: CDC Issues New TB Treatment Guidelines
They're aimed at shortening, simplifying the regimen used to prevent active disease

December 07, 2011: Vaccine Might One Day Prevent 'Cruise Ship' Stomach Bug
Experimental vaccine reduced effects of norovirus in small study

December 05, 2011: Common Hospital Infection Lengthens Patient Stays
An estimated 10% of those infected with C. difficile will die, study finds

December 03, 2011: Few Contact Lens Users Follow All Care Guidelines, Study Finds
New strategies needed to improve compliance, researchers say

December 01, 2011: How to Stay Flu-Free for the Holidays
Regular handwashing, 'air kissing' are two of several suggestions

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

November 28, 2011: Older Women Have More Post-Surgical Breast Reduction Infections
Researchers say lower hormone levels in women over 50 may explain it

November 22, 2011: Surgery May Boost Survival With Dangerous Heart Condition
Heart valve replacement is better than drugs alone for some endocarditis patients, researchers say

November 18, 2011: Colon Surgery Linked to High Readmission Rates
Patients often return to the hospital for preventable surgical-site infections, researchers say

November 16, 2011: Southeast U.S. Still Using High Levels of Antibiotics, Study Shows
But overall, use of antibiotics fell nationwide about 12% between 1999 and 2007

November 16, 2011: Health Tip: Why Antibiotic Resistance Is Serious
It can lead to life-threatening infections

November 15, 2011: Alcoholics More Likely to Die of Cancer: Study
Alcohol itself and poor lifestyle choices both increase risks, researchers say

November 15, 2011: Pneumonia Most Common Infection After Heart Surgery
Nearly half of serious infections occur 14 days after patients are discharged, study shows

November 14, 2011: More Teens Getting Vaccines Against HPV, Other Infections: CDC
Still a long way from full coverage, experts note

November 14, 2011: Sepsis Plus Heart Rhythm Disorder Linked to Stroke, Death
Hospital patients with severe blood infections and new atrial fibrillation found at higher risk

November 08, 2011: Health Care Workers Often Trade Hand Hygiene for Gloves
More than half didn't wash hands after treating patients, risking spread of infection, study says