May 10, 2013: Vaccine to Fight Heroin Addiction Shows Promise in Rats
Also doesn't interfere with opioid treatments for addicts, researchers say

May 08, 2013: Study Sees Link Between Mom's Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children
But the risk is small and the connection hasn't been proven, researchers say

May 08, 2013: Immune Cell Discovery May One Day Lead to Herpes Vaccine: Study
Understanding specialized cells could be key to preventing genital herpes, researchers say

May 06, 2013: Flu Vaccine Safe for Kids With Crohn's, Colitis: Study
It may even reduce their bowel symptoms, researchers say

April 30, 2013: Girls May Need Fewer Gardasil Shots, Study Suggests
Preteens appear to get same protection with two doses of HPV vaccine as young women who get three

April 23, 2013: Deadly Meningitis Cases Worry Gay Community
Outbreaks have killed men in New York, California, but officials now think cases on each coast unrelated

April 19, 2013: HPV Vaccination Sends Genital Wart Cases Plummeting: Study
Australian effort saw nationwide rates drop up to 93 percent in girls, young women

April 15, 2013: Parents Who Veto Vaccinations Often Seek Like-Minded Opinions
Study suggests friends, family may be important sources of advice

April 11, 2013: Strides Made in Preventing Cancer, But Challenges Remain: Report
American Cancer Society looked at smoking, obesity, disease screening, tanning and more

April 11, 2013: Teen's Death From Chickenpox Highlights Need for Vaccination, CDC Reports
Prior inoculation probably would have protected her, experts say

April 09, 2013: Few U.S. Seniors Take Advantage of Shingles Vaccine
Large study found shot effective but only 4 percent of older adults receive it

April 09, 2013: New Bird Flu No Immediate Threat: U.S. Experts
There's been no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission in Chinese outbreak

April 08, 2013: Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise for Ovarian Cancer
Researchers say one patient in long-term remission after novel treatment

April 02, 2013: Experimental Staph Vaccine Fails to Work, Study Finds
People who received it had similar infection rate, higher risk of staph-related death than others

April 02, 2013: Chickenpox Shot Provides Long-Term Protection, Study Finds
Effectiveness did not wane over 14 years

March 29, 2013: Another Study Sees No Vaccine-Autism Link
Experts say finding should reassure parents of young children

March 28, 2013: Rubella in Pregnancy Rare in U.S., But Can Be Devastating for Baby
'German measles' caused serious birth defects in 3 cases in 3 states in 2012, health officials say

March 22, 2013: Flu Season Continues to Wind Down
38 states reported minimal activity last week, CDC says

March 20, 2013: Measles Can Spread Further Than Thought on Airplanes: Study
Current tracking system needs to take this into account, use other strategies, researchers say

March 18, 2013: Parents' Worries About HPV Vaccine on the Rise: Study
Doctors puzzled by the growing safety concerns, because shot guards against virus that can cause cervical cancer

March 13, 2013: Scientists Report Clues to Flu Shot's Effectiveness
When people fail to make enough white blood cells the vaccine is less protective, study finds

March 13, 2013: Study Confirms Slight Rise in Paralysis Risk After Swine Flu Shot
Less than 2 'excess' cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome found per 1 million vaccinations

March 11, 2013: More Evidence Whooping Cough Protection Wanes
Vaccine still recommended, although it appears to weaken after fifth dose, study finds

March 08, 2013: Flu Infections Continue to Decline
33 states experienced minimal activity last week, CDC says

March 07, 2013: New Pap Guidelines May Miss Aggressive Cancer in Young Women: Study
One cancer can cause problems in less than two years, but recommended screening is now every three years

March 04, 2013: Many Allergic to Fire Ant's Sting Don't Get Preventive Shots
Insect is endemic throughout the Southeast, researchers note, and can spur severe reaction

February 28, 2013: Man Who Got Smallpox Vaccine Passes Milder Infection to Sex Partner: CDC
Transmission is common if the vaccine wound is not covered, expert says

February 27, 2013: Leukemia Patients Get Treatment Boost From Donors' Immune Cells
Small, early study may have found a way to help marrow transplants work without immune troubles

February 27, 2013: Health Tip: Protecting Babies From Whooping Cough
Adults should be vaccinated

February 21, 2013: Flu Vaccine Fell Short for Seniors This Season: CDC
Report shows it only provided 9 percent protection against the nastiest strain of the virus

February 15, 2013: Flu Levels Continue to Fall, CDC Says
Activity has decreased in many areas, data shows

February 14, 2013: Untreated Depression May Cut Shingles Vaccine Effectiveness
Antidepressants linked to improved immune response in older patients, researchers say

February 11, 2013: Vaccine With Drug Payload Shows Promise Against Tumors
Liver cancer patients on higher dose of medication lived twice as long as those on lower dose

February 08, 2013: Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says
While activity remains high, it has decreased in most areas

February 06, 2013: Some Whooping Cough Strains Now Outsmarting Vaccine
Current vaccine is still best protection against the disease, experts say

February 06, 2013: Flu Shot May Not Work as Well for Seniors
But, experts still advise older adults to get vaccinated

February 01, 2013: Flu Still Widespread but Easing in Some States: CDC
45 children have died from flu this season; seniors also especially vulnerable

January 29, 2013: Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccines: CDC
They not only protect the recipient, but also offer 'herd immunity,' experts say

January 28, 2013: Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations
U.S. experts also say egg allergy is no longer reason to avoid the flu vaccine

January 25, 2013: Flu Still at Epidemic Levels: CDC
Children and seniors especially vulnerable; infections declining in some regions

January 24, 2013: Vaccinating Kids Against Common Gut Bug Helps Shield Adults Too: Study
Rotavirus infection causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms and can be deadly

January 23, 2013: People With Egg Allergy Can Safely Get Flu Shot: Experts
With study finding, they advise people to have the vaccine

January 21, 2013: Study Finds Nearly Half of U.S. Kids Are Under-Vaccinated
This puts them at much higher risk for preventable illnesses such as whooping cough, chickenpox

January 18, 2013: How Cervical Cancer Vaccines Came to Be
Research started in the late 1990s, first vaccine approved in 2006

January 18, 2013: Vaccines Might Become Another Way to Fight Cancer
Researchers are working to harness the body's immune system to prevent, battle tumors

January 18, 2013: 48 States Now Report Flu Activity, Elderly Hit Hard
It's still not too late to get vaccinated, experts say

January 17, 2013: Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors
Weaker immune system, dehydration risks and less mobility all can make illness more dangerous

January 16, 2013: Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Safe, Report Says
Critics call for more research into whether shots may be linked to some developmental disorders

January 16, 2013: Just How Severe Is This Flu Season?
It may be easing already in parts of the U.S., ramping up in others, experts say

January 16, 2013: Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From the Flu
As the outbreak worsens, health experts urge flu shots, frequent hand-washing and other measures