September 07, 2010: H1N1 Pandemic Flu Even Milder Than Seasonal Strains
Though youngest were most vulnerable, fewer serious complications seen, study finds

September 03, 2010: Former Egg Farm Employees Say Their Complaints Were Ignored: Report
U.S. Agriculture Department spokesman said inspectors don't recall anyone raising concerns

September 03, 2010: Bedbug Nation: Critters Make a Comeback
'Hitchhiking' with human travelers, they're spurring anxiety across the United States

September 02, 2010: Experimental TB Test Called Fast and Accurate
Health experts say it has potential to greatly improve treatment of the respiratory disease

August 30, 2010: FDA Finds Rodents, Manure Piles at Farms in Egg Recall
Agency official cites 'failure to manage waste' at sources of salmonella outbreak

August 26, 2010: Chicken Feed May Be Source of Salmonella in Egg Recall: FDA
Positive samples turn up at Iowa farms involved in outbreak

August 26, 2010: CDC Revises Death Estimates From Flu
Mortality ranged from an annual low of 3,300 to a high of 49,000 during last 30 years

August 25, 2010: Antibiotics Now Recommended Before C-Sections
Ob-gyn group says action will prevent infections and not harm newborns

August 23, 2010: More Evidence Virus Plays Role in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Condition afflicts a million Americans, but cause, treatments remain elusive

August 23, 2010: Hepatitis E Vaccine Appears Safe, Effective
Ongoing research suggests it's a potent form of protection against infection

August 19, 2010: HIV in Blood Different Than in Semen, Scientists Say
More study needed to determine if finding plays a role in transmission

August 19, 2010: More U.S. Teens Get Recommended Vaccines
CDC sees rise in shots against meningitis, whooping cough

August 18, 2010: Reminders Spur Hospital Staff to Remove Patient Catheters
Systems that promote timely action can cut rate of urinary tract infections, researchers say

August 17, 2010: Antibiotic Sponges Don't Benefit Heart Surgery Patients: Study
U.S. research finds no improvement in infection rates during trial

August 12, 2010: Lax Hand Washing Helps Drive Many Foodborne Illnesses
CDC report finds chicken, beef and leafy greens prime sources of these outbreaks

August 11, 2010: Stem Cell Treatment May Offer Hope Against Fatal Skin Disorder
Therapy's potential could extend beyond care of epidermolysis bullosa, researchers say

August 11, 2010: Some Monkeys Naturally Resist AIDS, Research Shows
Even a high viral load doesn't cause the disease to develop in sooty mangabeys, scientists found

August 11, 2010: Travel for Surgery May Help Spread New Superbug
Antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria found in patients who underwent procedures in India, researchers say

August 11, 2010: Repeated Ear Infections Seem to Plague White Kids, Poor Kids
Possible reasons include culture, access to health care, researcher suggests

August 10, 2010: Hospital-Acquired MRSA Infections On the Decline, CDC Says
Better infection control may have antibiotic-resistant Staph on the run, experts say

August 09, 2010: Your Pet's Food Dish Could Serve Up Salmonella
Study tracks the gut bugs' progress from tainted dry food to children's tummies

August 09, 2010: Adding Third Drug May Improve Hepatitis C Treatment
Study shows promise, but experts say questions remain, including issues of viral resistance

August 06, 2010: Breast Abscesses Linked to Smoking, Nipple Piercings
Other major risk factors include obesity and diabetes, study shows

August 06, 2010: Health Tip: Things That Raise Your Risk of Thrush
Watching out for a yeast infection of the mouth and tongue

August 05, 2010: Bat Species Facing Regional Extinction From Fungal Disease
Millions of bats have died over the last 4 years from 'white-nose syndrome,' research shows

August 05, 2010: Tongue Piercing Can Cause Costly Gap in Front Teeth
One woman's experience suggests a risk; other potential problems include gum trauma, infection

August 04, 2010: Spread of Whooping Cough Raises Concern
Five states involved, with California seeing largest epidemic in 50 years, officials say

July 30, 2010: H1N1 Protection in Coming Season's Flu Vaccines: FDA
Just one shot should shield against multiple strains, agency says

July 30, 2010: Too Soon to Tell Whether Dengue Fever Will Spread in U.S.
Not clear yet where 46 cases in Florida came from, CDC official says

July 28, 2010: Anesthesia's Role in Hip, Knee Replacement Infections Studied
Greater risk noted in patients who had general versus spinal/epidural method, researchers say

July 23, 2010: Avoid Mosquito Bites to Prevent Dengue Fever in Florida: Expert
Advice to cut risk includes using bug spray with DEET, eliminating still water sources

July 22, 2010: Dangerous Fungus Now Endemic in Pacific Northwest: CDC
The emerging fungal infection can be deadly, but many mild cases may go unnoticed, expert says

July 20, 2010: Many HIV-Exposed Infants in Africa Don't Get Protective Drug, Study Shows
Only half got minimal dose at clinics studied; expanded global programs urged

July 20, 2010: Screening for Sepsis Could Save Lives, Researchers Say
Emergency surgery, co-existing illness, age over 60 linked to deadly blood infection, study found

July 19, 2010: Poverty Driving HIV's Spread Among Urban Heterosexuals: Report
Infection rates climb as income falls, regardless of race/ethnicity, CDC says

July 19, 2010: Vaginal Gel Cuts Risk of HIV Infection, Study Shows
When used consistently before and after sex, antiretroviral halved chances of transmission

July 19, 2010: Aggressive Drug Therapy May Help Slow Spread of AIDS
Infections in British Columbia cut in half since regimen introduced in 1996, study finds

July 19, 2010: Many False-Positive HIV Test Results for Those in AIDS Vaccine Trials
Almost half get the erroneous result, causing stigma and hampering trial enrollment, experts say

July 16, 2010: Computers Help Beat Hospital Infections
Hospitals with automated surveillance systems can better respond to outbreaks, survey suggests

July 15, 2010: Scientists Create 'Malaria-Proof' Mosquito
Gene-tweaked insect can't be infected by parasite that spurs the disease, researchers say

July 14, 2010: Dengue Infection Re-Emerges in Florida: CDC
5 percent of Key West residents tested were exposed to mosquito-borne virus in 2009

July 09, 2010: Scientists Engineering Advanced Wound Dressings
Embedded antibiotics would be released only when infection is detected, researchers say

July 09, 2010: Summer is High Time for Bacterial Infection in Cats
Tularemia can come from ticks and can be passed to humans, experts warn

July 02, 2010: Scientists Make Immune Cells in Mice That Fight Off HIV
But it will be years until this gene therapy is tested in humans, researchers say

July 01, 2010: Sex With Recent Smallpox Vaccine Recipient Can Lead to Illness
CDC reports case of woman who contracted vaccinia virus, main ingredient in the shot

July 01, 2010: Hepatitis A Vaccine Pays Off for Kids: Study
U.S. urges vaccination for children 12-23 months

June 28, 2010: FDA Urges Limiting Antibiotics in Meat
The practice is encouraging microbial resistance to drugs that fight infections in humans, agency says

June 24, 2010: Aging Swingers at High STD Risk
Middle-aged partner swappers more likely to be infected than prostitutes, Dutch study found

June 22, 2010: Blacks Seem More Vulnerable to Deadly Blood Infection
Study suggests higher rates of diabetes, kidney disease might explain why sepsis hits them harder

June 22, 2010: New Method Proposed for Gauging Hospital Infection Rates
Current system doesn't accurately portray extent of the problem, study says