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Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness (06-Nov-2009) Baby changing tables cleaned less often than toilet seats, study finds

Sperm May Play Role in Transmission of HIV (26-Oct-2009) Semen isn't the only way men spread virus during sex, new research shows

HPV Vaccine No More Painful Than Other Shots (23-Oct-2009) Reports that injection sting is excessive disputed in U.S. study

Rotavirus Vaccine Cutting Infection Rates Among Kids (22-Oct-2009) CDC report shows drop in U.S. incidence since vaccine was introduced in 2006

Fewer Genital Warts Thanks to HPV Vaccine Program (15-Oct-2009) Australia sees a drop in cases following free Gardasil shots, researchers say

HPV Tied to Rare Head-and-Neck Cancer (09-Oct-2009) Origins of nasopharyngeal infection may mirror tonsil cancer epidemic, researchers say

Retrovirus May Be at Root of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (08-Oct-2009) Study finds two-thirds of those with the mysterious illness infected with XMRV

Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients (30-Sep-2009) Possible reasons for increased rates explored by researchers

Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain (30-Sep-2009) People not helped by one medication feel better with two, study shows

FDA Issues Health Alert on Kids' Tamiflu Dosages (25-Sep-2009) Warning follows report that dosing instructions for liquid medication don't match syringe measurements

Letter Warns About Tricky Dosing With Liquid Tamiflu for Kids (24-Sep-2009) Meanwhile, CDC says rapid test for swine flu not effective

Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away (23-Sep-2009) Hygiene, masks, quarantines all work to halt spread of viruses, review finds

Extended Antiviral May Benefit Kidney Transplant Patients (17-Sep-2009) Risk of viral infection can be cut in half with 6 months of treatment, study finds

Hepatitis B Vaccination Protects Against Liver Cancer (16-Sep-2009) Immunization program for newborns has lasting effects beyond childhood, researchers say

Actress Helps Promote New Campaign for Meningitis Vaccine (11-Sep-2009) Rare, often deadly, infection tends to strike young adults, expert says

Scientists Find Clue to Dangerous Side Effect of MS Drug (09-Sep-2009) Tysabri appears to awaken dormant, common virus that crosses over into brain

Study Shows 1% of Americans Have Been Infected With West Nile (09-Sep-2009) Virus typically produces mild infection, but severe reactions can result

Colleges Move to Limit Swine Flu's Spread (08-Sep-2009) Numbers of infections on campus already increasing rapidly; could be preview of what's to come for general population

U.S. Childhood Vaccine Rates Good But Could Be Better: CDC (27-Aug-2009) Compliance still high and stable, but more coverage needed among poor, report finds

U.S. Childhood Vaccine Rates Good But Could Be Better: CDC (27-Aug-2009) Compliance still high and stable, but more coverage needed among poor, report finds

U.S. Childhood Vaccine Rates Good But Could Be Better: CDC (27-Aug-2009) Compliance still high and stable, but more coverage needed among poor, report finds

New Hib Vaccine Granted Accelerated Approval (20-Aug-2009) To help remedy vaccine shortage

'Cruise Ship Virus' Vaccine Stems From Tobacco (18-Aug-2009) Benefits for fighting norovirus include cost, speed, report shows

Backyard Raccoon 'Latrines' Harbor Hidden Dangers (14-Aug-2009) Transmission of infectious parasite, though rare, can damage the brain, experts say

Cold, Flu or Pneumonia? Answer May Lie in Blood Test (06-Aug-2009) Gene signature detects differences in viral, bacterial infections, study finds

Immune Systems of AIDS Patients More Prone to HPV Cancers (31-Jul-2009) Link was known, but new study helps explain why

Strep B Seems to Trick Immune System (13-Jul-2009) Finding could lead to better treatment of sepsis, meningitis in newborns

Immune Response May Speed AIDS Progression in Women (13-Jul-2009) More research needed to determine how gender affects body's reaction to HIV

New Evidence Supports HPV Vaccine (07-Jul-2009) Industry-funded study showed high levels of protection against human papillomavirus

Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks (02-Jul-2009) An alternative to topical treatments might work better on certain cats and dogs, researchers say

Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks (02-Jul-2009) An alternative to topical treatments might work better on certain cats and dogs, researchers say

Supply of Key Children's Vaccine Almost Back to Normal (25-Jun-2009) CDC says production shortfalls that limited booster shots nearly over; Hib can cause bacterial meningitis

In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy (23-Jun-2009) Physicians group offers advice on tick and mosquito bites

In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy (23-Jun-2009) Physicians group offers advice on tick and mosquito bites

Bird Flu Virus Can Survive Two Years in Landfill (05-Jun-2009) Carcasses of infected birds continue to be infectious, study finds

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Not Just for Teens (02-Jun-2009) Uninfected women aged 24 to 45 still may benefit from HPV vaccine, study finds

Man Dies of Brain Inflammation Caused by Deer Tick Virus (15-May-2009) Scientists believe the case could be the first of its kind

Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure (15-May-2009) Mouse study shows CMV raises risk of hypertension, hardening of arteries

Human Nose Too Cold for Bird Flu Virus (15-May-2009) Finding might explain why this strain isn't spreading, scientists say

Combo Treatment Eases Wheezing in Babies (13-May-2009) Epinephrine, dexamethasone reduces hospitalization risk by 35%, study finds

New Paint Shows Germ-Fighting Potential (09-May-2009) It may thwart hospital 'superbugs,' viruses and mold, scientists say

Scientists Still Baffled About Origins of Swine Flu (08-May-2009) CDC report shows 11 cases of similar strain since 2005

Swine Flu Likely to Return to U.S. Next Winter (06-May-2009) Experts can't predict whether it will be more virulent or not

New Treatment Combo Better Against Hepatitis C (29-Apr-2009) Adding antiviral telaprevir increases cure rate, studies show

As Earth Warms, Lyme Disease Could Flourish (23-Apr-2009) Study warns that climate changes affect deer tick's life cycle

Study Reveals How Salmonella 'Hijacks' Cells (16-Apr-2009) Researchers spot mechanism that may be applicable to other pathogens

Scientists Capture HIV Transfer Among T-Cells on Video (27-Mar-2009) Team suggests there are many targets now for interfering with the process

Course of West Nile Infection Charted (18-Mar-2009) Scientists found levels of certain cytokines spiked during disease stage

Trial Vaccine May Protect Against Serious Viral Infection (18-Mar-2009) Women given injection could cut risk for CMV in half, study suggests

Discovery May Boost Bird Flu Vaccine Potency (05-Mar-2009) Compound increases ability of 'killer T-cells' to get rid of infection, study says

Engineered Viruses Could Battle Superbugs (04-Mar-2009) Researchers say they disabled bacterial defenses, making antibiotics more effective

Germicide Might Guard Against HIV Infection (04-Mar-2009) Treatment prevented infection in monkeys, study shows

Resistance to Tamiflu Growing (02-Mar-2009) Mostly linked to influenza A strain, which is most common in US, study says

Antibiotic-Resistant Meningitis Reported in U.S. (25-Feb-2009) Health officials worry that overuse of antibiotics may be to blame

Scientists May Have New Way to Fight the Flu (22-Feb-2009) Discovery could lead to new drugs and universal vaccine, they say

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Raise Shingles Risk (17-Feb-2009) Older people and those also taking steroids are most vulnerable, study finds

Genetic Code of Common Cold Cracked (12-Feb-2009) 99 rhinoviruses now sequenced, could lead to new treatments, researchers say

Key to Lyme Disease Virulence Discovered (11-Feb-2009) Protein helps transport manganese in the bacteria behind the disease, study finds

Low Humidity Levels Help Flu Germs Spread (10-Feb-2009) Finding explains why infection more common in winter months

Most Young, Black Females Are Not Getting HPV Vaccine (04-Feb-2009) Despite viewing shot as 'wise choice,' just 1 in 4 are protected, survey finds

U.S. Flu Season Off to Slow Start (03-Feb-2009) Fewer cases so far suggest a mild flu season, officials say

Drug Impedes Body's Deadly Reaction to Flu Virus (23-Jan-2009) Finding may help prevent spread of lung infections, including pandemic strains

In Time, Cream Might Prevent Herpes Transmission (21-Jan-2009) Harvard researchers say treatment involving genes works in mice

Common Asthma Treatments Don't Work for Virus-Induced Wheeze (21-Jan-2009) Preschoolers wheezing from a cold won't benefit from steroids, study finds

Meningitis Vaccine Seems to Work Like a Charm (14-Jan-2009) Study finds it has led to a considerable reduction in infection rates

Hispanics Respond Poorly to Standard Hepatitis C Therapy (14-Jan-2009) They and blacks still share outcome disparities in treatment of liver disease, study says

Multiple Screening Strategy Boosts Cervical Cancer Detection (13-Jan-2009) Two extra steps improve results, study finds

Common Flu Strain Resistant to Popular Antiviral Drug (09-Jan-2009) But other medications are available that work, CDC officials stress

Europe Unlikely to Meet Measles Goals: Report (07-Jan-2009) Suboptimum vaccination rates cast doubt on ability to eliminate disease by 2010

Old, Fat Mice Blamed for Virus Transmission (07-Jan-2009) Contact with humans can lead to deadly lung disease

To Protect Yourself, Wash Those Germs Away (02-Jan-2009) Doctors say it's the best way to keep colds and flu at bay

Possible AIDS Treatment Shows Promise in Monkeys (10-Dec-2008) It stops virus from fooling immune cells, researchers say

Worldwide Measles Deaths Drop Dramatically (04-Dec-2008) They plunged 74% from 2000 to 2007, report shows

Hopes for AIDS Vaccine Still Alive Despite Setbacks (01-Dec-2008) The lesson from 2 failed trials: The science must be more vigorous, experts say

Antibiotics Largest Cause of Drug-Induced Liver Damage (01-Dec-2008) Prescription meds, supplements can also trigger acute organ failure, study says

Universal Testing, Prompt Treatment Could Slash HIV (26-Nov-2008) Computer model suggests the strategy would lower infections by 95% within a decade

New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered (21-Nov-2008) 2007 outbreak in Uganda genetically distinct from other known species

HIV Vaccine Failure Still Brings Insights (13-Nov-2008) Researchers say lessons learned might one day lead to vaccine that works

Way to Rescue Tired Immune Cells Fighting HIV Found (12-Nov-2008) Discovery of pathway could lead to new treatments, researchers say

U.S. Reported 25,000 Cases of HPV-Related Cancers Annually (03-Nov-2008) Most frequent tumor sites were cervix, head and neck, government study finds

Scientists Come Closer to Unlocking Secrets of Common Cold (24-Oct-2008) Finding could one day lead to a cure, study suggests

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Called Safe (23-Oct-2008) CDC found no heightened risk of blood clots, other conditions with Gardasil

Inflammation, Coagulation Tied to Non-AIDS Deaths in HIV Cases (21-Oct-2008) Some antiretroviral therapies boosted mortality from other diseases, study finds

Scientists ID Virus That Infects Cancer Cells (14-Oct-2008) Finding may lead to new treatments to attack other tumor subtypes, study says

Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections (30-Sep-2008) Targeting increases in fatty acid metabolism inhibits replication, researchers find

Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine (04-Sep-2008) Parent advocate disagrees, noting that only one potential mechanism was studied

Scientists Spot New Twist in HIV Infection (04-Sep-2008) Discovery brings better treatments, even a cure, a bit closer

Health Tip: Taking an Antibiotic (26-Aug-2008) You may need one -- or you may not

DEET Works Because Mosquitoes Hate the Smell (22-Aug-2008) Research upends theory that repellant masks person's odor and interferes with bugs' senses

Researchers Find Genes That Influence West Nile Virus (06-Aug-2008) Could lead to way to prevent, treat disease in humans

HIV Patients Living Longer (25-Jul-2008) Antiretroviral therapy has increased life expectancy by 13 years, researchers say

Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates (24-Jul-2008) Cigarette compounds mimicking viral components caused more severe airway damage in mice

Drug Holds Promise Against AIDS (24-Jul-2008) Medication helps those with HIV who become treatment-resistant, study shows

Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes (15-Jul-2008) Engineered 'payload' based on common cold virus could aid doctors in treatment decisions

New Hope Against the Cold Sore Virus (02-Jul-2008) Driving herpes simplex out of hiding could bring about a cure, scientists say

New Vaccine May Account for Less Severe Rotavirus Season (26-Jun-2008) Hospital, doctor visits down sharply in many places, CDC reports

New 5-in-1 Vaccine May Reduce Number of Pediatric Shots (23-Jun-2008) By as many as one-third

Measle's Spread Doesn't Depend on Airways (20-Jun-2008) Instead, certain immune cells may be key, new study shows

Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease (18-Jun-2008) Steps to help prevent tick bites

Study Ties Herpes Virus to Emerging Form of Diabetes (17-Jun-2008) French researchers say antibodies linked to disease found in Sub-Saharan Africans

Coxsackievirus Infections Spiked in 2007: CDC (22-May-2008) The germ usually causes mild disease, but can be life-threatening to newborns

Vulnerability to Shingles May Hinge on Family (21-May-2008) Most adults carry the virus but those with affected relatives at higher risk

Smallpox Drug May Protect Against Common Cold (20-May-2008) It reduced ability of adenovirus to replicate in key organs

Health Tip: Facts About Fleas (14-May-2008) How to recognize and get rid of the pests

HPV Tied to Better Tongue, Tonsil Cancer Outcomes (14-May-2008) Patients more likely to survive using chemoradiation, and new treatments may follow

Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults (09-May-2008) Study calls vaccination trials for mothers, new treatments for elderly a priority

Corticosteroids of Little Use Against Childhood Meningitis (06-May-2008) Study finds no significant effect for the more serious, bacterial form of the disease

Grapefruit Compound Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus (06-May-2008) Flavonoid called naringenin silences infection pathway, hints of new disease treatments

Measles Outbreak Rises to 64 Cases, Most Since 2001 (01-May-2008) CDC says failure to be vaccinated is behind the worrisome trend

Researchers Tackle HIV From a New Angle (29-Apr-2008) Protein on human immune cell may be key to stopping infection

Clinical Symptoms Enough to Switch Drug Regimens for HIV Patients (25-Apr-2008) Study showed little difference in survival when compared to expensive lab tests

Possible Viral Links to Lung Cancer Risk Uncovered (25-Apr-2008) Two studies find connection between measles, HPV and most common lung cancer

Mumps Outbreak in Midwest Could Have Been Worse (09-Apr-2008) Study says high vaccination rates kept 2006 episode under control

Injectable Antibiotic Protects Against Lyme Disease in Mice (04-Apr-2008) Study raises prospect of new treatment for tick-borne diseases in people

FDA OKs New Rotavirus Vaccine (04-Apr-2008) It's designed to ward off gastroenteritis, which causes vomiting and diarrhea in children

Rotarix Approved to Treat Rotavirus in Children (04-Apr-2008) Germ causes gastroenteritis

Scientists Uncover How HIV Hides Inside Cells (01-Apr-2008) Study says protein helps virus conceal itself from body's defenses

Researchers Successfully Test Ebola Vaccines (31-Mar-2008) Work in primates points to possible weapon against human infection with deadly disease

Biologists Discover How Dengue Virus Matures (27-Mar-2008) Finding may aid efforts to treat other infections

Dog Flu May Have Been Active as Early as 1999 (25-Mar-2008) Canine influenza affecting racing greyhounds closely related to horse virus, study says

DNA-Based HPV Tests More Accurate Than Pap Smears (25-Mar-2008) Findings show they detect more precancerous cervical lesions

Scientists Engineer Protein That Could Battle Strep (06-Mar-2008) California team's discovery may lead to a vaccine that wards off infections

Monkey Gene That Blocks AIDS Viruses Evolved More Than Once (29-Feb-2008) Findings hint epidemic is not unique to present, afflicted humans' primate ancestors

Viral Infections Tied to Pregnancy Complications (25-Feb-2008) Exposure, especially to herpes, linked to high blood pressure, preterm births, study finds

Stimulating Thymus Reactivates T-Cell Production (22-Feb-2008) Finding may provide benefit for HIV, bone marrow transplantation patients

Health Tip: Prevent Antibiotic Overuse (20-Feb-2008) Help reduce antibiotic resistance

Viral Therapy Slows Pediatric Tumors in Mice (15-Feb-2008) Treatment leaves healthy tissue unharmed while targeting solid masses, study finds

Vaccine Could Cut Bouts With Stomach Flu (12-Feb-2008) Controlling quickly mutating noroviruses might mean yearly changes in formula

Key Anthrax Virulence Factor Discovered (24-Jan-2008) Bacterial nitric oxide protects pathogen from immune system attacks

New Test Screens For Flu and Other Viruses (21-Jan-2008) Said to be faster and more accurate than existing tests

Schedules Revised for Flu, Meningitis Vaccines (12-Jan-2008) Goal is to make it easier for parents to protect their children, CDC says

New Meningitis Vaccine Works in Infants (08-Jan-2008) Menveo not available in US yet, British researchers note

Parents Should Postpone Child Vaccine Booster: CDC (20-Dec-2007) Recall of 1.2 million doses of the standard Hib shot means shortage could last a year, experts say

Common Infant Vaccine Recalled (13-Dec-2007) Hib shot shields against meningitis, pneumonia, but experts say recall shouldn't be health threat

Steroid Fails to Ease Meningitis in Trials (12-Dec-2007) But results from Asia, Africa may not apply to patients in the West, experts say

Kids' Respiratory Virus Season Off and Running (06-Dec-2007) CDC reports early cases in southern and northeastern states

Virus Shows Some Cancer-Killing Abilities (30-Oct-2007) Results are promising but preliminary, experts caution

Meningitis Shot Available, Effective Year-Round (25-Oct-2007) If your kids missed back-to-school crush, they can still get the lifesaving vaccine, experts say

Meningitis Vaccine Gets Expanded Approval (22-Oct-2007) Age range for Menactra now includes children 2 to 10

HPV Test Bests Pap Smear in Studies (17-Oct-2007) Experts debate whether it's time to change cervical cancer screening practices

Lyme Disease Relapse Often a New Infection (04-Oct-2007) Study suggests many people are bitten again by ticks

Stomach Virus a Culprit in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (13-Sep-2007) Research was spurred by father's concern for son with debilitating condition

West Nile Test Screens Donated Blood and Organs (29-Aug-2007) Can detect virus before body shows signs of infection

Clinicians Clash Over New Lyme Disease Guidelines (13-Jul-2007) The sticking point is appropriate use of antibiotics -- and for how long

Genetically Altered Cold Sore Virus Fights Cancer (09-Jul-2007) Herpes simplex strain showed no side effects in early trial, study says

CDC Panel Recommends Meningitis Vaccine for All Teens (28-Jun-2007) New guideline includes children from 11 through 18 years of age

Add Meningitis Shot to Summer Camp To-Do List (11-Jun-2007) The potentially lethal disease can strike youngsters, experts warn

No Proof Long-Term Antibiotics Fight Nervous System Lyme Disease (08-Jun-2007) Neurologist's group say the drugs can help fight nerve damage in the short-term

Health Tip: After Meningitis (21-May-2007) Some side effects may continue

Health Tip: Removing a Tick (26-Apr-2007) How to do it safely

Plants Produce Protein to Fight Smallpox (11-Apr-2007) Research with mice could one day offer alternative to today's risky vaccine

Vaccine Cuts U.S. Child Pneumonia Rate By 39% (06-Apr-2007) Unexpected benefit makes the shot more valuable, experts say

Health Tip: Understanding Giardiasis (06-Apr-2007) Protect yourself from parasitic infection

T'ai Chi Boosts Immune System Against Shingles in Older Adults (06-Apr-2007) Martial arts exercises made resistance comparable to standard vaccine for the virus, study says

FDA Approves Swift New Meningitis Test (16-Mar-2007) It can spot difference between viral meningitis and bacterial meningitis, which can be fatal

Rapid Meningitis Test Approved (16-Mar-2007) Helps distinguish between viral and bacterial forms

HIV's Houdini Powers Examined (15-Mar-2007) Scientists study how the AIDS virus escapes the immune system

Trial Uses Measles to Kill Bone Marrow Cancer (11-Mar-2007) Researchers look to engineer the virus as treatment for multiple myeloma

Trial Uses Measles to Kill Bone Marrow Cancer (11-Mar-2007) Researchers look to engineer the virus as treatment for multiple myeloma

Pets Can Bring Parasite Dangers (10-Mar-2007) A few common-sense steps can keep germs away from loved ones, group says

Hepatitis E Vaccine Called Highly Effective (01-Mar-2007) The virus is typically found in undeveloped countries with poor sanitation

Hepatitis B Drug Triggers HIV Drug Resistance (28-Feb-2007) Finding calls for change in labeling and use, researchers say

Health Tip: Sterilize Your Child's Toys (27-Feb-2007) To prevent the spread of germs

Don't Wait Till School Starts to Vaccinate Against Meningitis (23-Feb-2007) Parents can help reduce vaccine shortages by getting kids the shot earlier, experts say

Antivirals Adept at Reducing Flu Spread in Families (22-Jan-2007) Study shows oseltamivir and zanamivir cut chance of illness after exposure by 75% or more

Selenium Supplements May Slow Progression of HIV (22-Jan-2007) But the mineral should only be used as an adjunct to proven drug therapy, experts say

Blood Test Distinguishes Mononucleosis, Tonsillitis (17-Jan-2007) It's an accurate, cheaper alternative to standard screens, experts say

Delaying AIDS Treatment After Birth May Help Infected Moms (10-Jan-2007) Six-month wait for nevirapine use could lessen resistance to antiretroviral therapy

New Test Spots Drug Resistance in HIV Patients (08-Jan-2007) Could help doctors decide which medications are best in each case

Meningitis Guidelines Cut Unnecessary Treatments (03-Jan-2007) They distinguish viral from more deadly bacterial infections, study finds

'On/Off ' Switch Controls Immune Defenses Against Viruses (27-Dec-2006) Finding may offer new target for drugs to fight illnesses from West Nile to common cold

Younger Siblings May Boost Brain Tumor Risk (12-Dec-2006) The link might be infections passed on in adolescence, researchers say

Health Tip: Bacterium or Virus? (17-Nov-2006) Symptoms may signal what's making you sick

New Lyme Disease Guidelines Spark Showdown (09-Nov-2006) Expert panel says they're based on science, but foes say patients will suffer

Health Tip: About Viral Gastroenteritis (26-Oct-2006) Illness could lead to dehydration

U.S. Panel Backs Shingles Vaccine (25-Oct-2006) People 60 and older would be inoculated against blistering skin disease

Tyzeka Approved to Treat Chronic Hepatitis B (25-Oct-2006) But it isn't a cure for the dangerous liver infection

Long-Term Antibiotics Won't Fight Lyme Disease (22-Oct-2006) Therapy beyond one month may even be hazardous, experts say

Health Tip: Prevent Cold Sores (13-Oct-2006) Here's how to reduce your child's risk

Researchers Uncover How Herpes Infects the Eye (25-Sep-2006) Virus may be able to evade the body's immune system defenses

Health Tip: Laryngitis Usually Goes Away on Its Own (14-Sep-2006) Resting your voice can help

Many Polio Survivors Faring Well (24-Aug-2006) Illness' long-term effects may not be as severe as feared, study finds

New Weakness in Avian Flu Virus Found (16-Aug-2006) Researchers say new drugs could be developed to fight spread of disease

Scientists Identify SARS' 'Secret Weapon' (08-Aug-2006) Viral protein sabotages the immune defenses of infected cells

Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Croup? (07-Aug-2006) Bark-like cough is a primary sign

Health Tip: Symptoms of Mumps (03-Aug-2006) Swollen cheeks and difficulty swallowing are prime warning signs

Health Tip: Worried About Warts? (31-Jul-2006) They're contagious, viral infections

West Nile Laying Low, So Far (14-Jul-2006) Officials predict more infections as summer heats up

Health Tip: Genital Herpes Can Be Spread Without Symptoms (11-Jul-2006) People with no signs may still be contagious

Health Tip: Preventing Hepatitis A (28-Jun-2006) Washing hands can help stop its spread

Health Tip: Meningitis May be Bacterial or Viral (26-Jun-2006) Its cause will determine treatment

Health Tip: Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (14-Jun-2006) Sleep doesn't help you feel more rested

HPV Vaccine Prevents Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer (08-Jun-2006) But doesn't end need for Pap testing, FDA warns

HPV Test Finds More Precancerous Lesions Than Pap Smears (06-Jun-2006) But there's still no screening test that catches all potential cancers, expert says

Health Tip: When You Have a Cold Sore (05-Jun-2006) Take an OTC reliever for pain

FDA Approves Shingles Vaccine (26-May-2006) It's recommended for those 60 years of age and older

Medical Detectives Track Down Virus That Killed Transplant Recipients (24-May-2006) Researchers call for early detection system to prevent future tragedies

Family's Bird Flu Deaths Not Precursor to Pandemic (24-May-2006) Indonesian cases don't mean virus can spread easily among humans, experts stress

Health Tip: Ticks Carry Lyme Disease (17-May-2006) Avoid tick-infested areas and use insect repellant

Warm Weather Kicks Off Tick Season (22-Apr-2006) Here's how to protect yourself from Lyme disease and other dangers

Midwest Mumps Outbreak Continues to Spread (19-Apr-2006) More than 1,000 cases reported in 8 states, and more are expected, officials say

HPV Test Best for Detecting Cervical Cancer (03-Apr-2006) Virus-spotting exam is more accurate than Pap smear, study says

Second Drug Approved to Prevent Flu (29-Mar-2006) Relenza already sanctioned to treat flu's symptoms

Studies Spot Obstacle to Human Transmission of Bird Flu (22-Mar-2006) Unlike seasonal flu, the avian form prefers spots deep in the lungs

Bird Flu Scarier Than Human Flu This Season (17-Mar-2006) Government report showed sales of antivirals spiked before any flu activity surfaced

Health Tip: Clean Hands Prevent Disease (17-Feb-2006) How to ward off germs

Intimate Kissing Boosts Meningitis Risk in Teens (10-Feb-2006) Study says vaccination can prevent the potentially fatal disease

Health Tip: Avoid the Common Cold (10-Feb-2006) Wash your hands frequently

Influenza Resistant to Two Antiviral Drugs (02-Feb-2006) Almost all samples of virus not affected by amantadine and rimantadine, CDC says

Health Tip: Shingles Most Common in Elderly (19-Jan-2006) Painful condition can last a long time

Two Vaccines Fight Severe Childhood Diarrhea (04-Jan-2006) Rotavirus protection fills a public health gap, experts say

Health Tip: Have Symptoms of Mono? (22-Dec-2005) See your doctor

Cold Prevention Nothing to Sneeze At (24-Nov-2005) 'Tis the season for congestion, but simple precautions can help, experts say

Controversial Treatment Still Used for Mononucleosis (19-Oct-2005) Corticosteroid therapy common despite side effects, study finds

Avian Flu Shows Resistance to Tamiflu (14-Oct-2005) Experts say finding may be cause for concern in face of potential flu pandemic

Flu Vaccine Only Mildly Effective in Elderly (21-Sep-2005) Second study found growing resistance to antivirals, especially in Asia

New for Back to School: Meningitis, Whooping Cough Vaccines (18-Aug-2005) They offer stronger protection against two worrisome diseases, experts say

Countries Should Stock up on Anti-Flu Agent (12-Aug-2005) Zanamivir better than oseltamivir in event of epidemic, researcher says

New HIV Therapy Clears Out Hidden Virus (11-Aug-2005) Approach might one day lead to a cure, researchers say

New Meningitis Vaccine Offers Greater Protection (08-Aug-2005) Part of effort to protect more children, teens from deadly disease

Screening Blood Supply Stems Spread of West Nile (03-Aug-2005) Studies found two-tiered testing system works

Staying Away From West Nile Virus (30-Jul-2005) Simple steps can reduce your risk of being bitten and infected

Group B Strep Infection Poses Fatal Risk to Newborns (22-Jul-2005) But a simple test can alert doctors, mothers-to-be of potential problems

Key to Deadly Nipah Virus Found (07-Jul-2005) Discovery may lead to treatment, prevention of this bioterrorism threat, researchers say

Take Cover from Ticks (04-JUL-2005) Tips on how to protect yourself against disease-carrying ticks this summer

Health Tip: Don't Let the Norovirus Get You (24-JUN-2005) How to protect yourself

Antibiotics Do Little for Most Respiratory Infections (21-JUN-2005) Using them made no difference in duration, severity of illness, researchers say

Taking a Bite Out of Disease-Bearing Mosquitoes (15-JUN-2005) Tulane researcher seeks to build a better bug trap

Plant Vaccine Targets SARS (13-JUN-2005) Cheap and easy to give, the vaccine could prevent another outbreak

Don't Take Lyme Disease Lightly (03-JUN-2005) The tick-borne illness remains a serious threat, experts caution

Health Tip: Suffering from Canker Sores? (23-MAY-2005) You can treat them right at home

Health Tip: Avoiding a Nasty Germ (13-MAY-2005) Practice good hygiene habits

U.S. Adds New Mosquito Repellents (28-APR-2005) Guidelines to now include two additional ingredients

Childhood Infection Takes Toll on Seniors, Too (27-APR-2005) Respiratory virus can be dangerous to more than youngsters

Experimental Dual Childhood Vaccine Disappoints (12-APR-2005) But finding doesn't apply to combination shots now in use, experts say

Polio Vaccine: It Tamed a Scourge, Transformed Medicine (12-APR-2005) 50 years ago, officials announced the success of the breakthrough shot

New Drug for Hepatitis B (30-MAR-2005) Slows virus that causes deadly liver disease

Health Tip: Preventing Hepatitis C (28-MAR-2005) Take these precautions

Rubella No Longer a Threat in the U.S. (21-MAR-2005) Federal health officials say vaccination has virtually eradicated German measles

Rubella No Longer a Threat in the U.S. (21-MAR-2005) Federal health officials say vaccination has virtually eradicated German measles

Health Tip: Bird Flu Is Nothing To Sneeze At (17-MAR-2005) Be careful when traveling to affected areas

More Clues Come in Possible HIV 'Superbug' Case (17-MAR-2005) Researchers concerned about the speed with which the virus strain replicated

Health Tip: Taking a Cruise? (15-MAR-2005) Don't be the one to spread germs

Common Virus Can Be Tragic for Moms-To-Be (13-MAR-2005) Parvovirus B19 is harmless to all but the fetus, but few moms are warned

New Vaccine Against Meningitis on the Way (08-MAR-2005) Health officials also announce broader recommendations for which youngsters should get it

Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease (03-MAR-2005) Prevent tick bites

Hepatitis C Regimen Approved for HIV Patients (28-FEB-2005) 300,000 Americans infected with both

Scientists Get Handle on Kaposi's Sarcoma (04-FEB-2005) Herpes virus infects body before cancer takes hold

New Strategy Stops Smallpox in Its Tracks (02-FEB-2005) Drug may stymie virus replication once it's inside cells

New Advance in Gene Therapy for Cancer (31-JAN-2005) Special virus spares healthy cells

Syphilis Rates Not Result of Unsafe Sex (26-JAN-2005) British researchers says natural cycle of disease might explain recent U.S. spike

New Meningitis Vaccine Gets Nod (17-JAN-2005) Lasts longer than existing inoculation

Bringing HIV Out of Hiding (03-JAN-2005) Scientists say it could make virus vulnerable to powerful drugs

Virus Infecting Dogs Hardier Than Thought (28-DEC-2004) Owners urged to get pets vaccinated against parvo

U.S. Launching Human Trial of SARS Vaccine (14-DEC-2004) DNA-based vaccine has several advantages, experts say

Duct Tape Patches Up Warts (09-DEC-2004) It's one of many ways to rid yourself of unsightly growths

Certain Immune Genes Key in Fighting HIV (08-DEC-2004) Scientists discover one that evolves quickly to battle virus

Steps to Steer Clear of Colds and Flu (03-DEC-2004) Tips include lots of hand washing and plenty of rest

Scientists Grow Virus Tied to Food Poisoning (30-NOV-2004) Goal is to develop a potential vaccine

Education Campaigns Cut Antibiotic Use (23-NOV-2004) Better public awareness may stem resistance to drugs

Ready-Made Drugs May Halt AIDS-Related Infection (18-NOV-2004) Generic antipsychotics block virus, finds study

Keeping Organ, Tissue Transplants Safe (29-OCT-2004) RNA screening could guard against HIV, hepatitis C

Health Tip: Genital Warts (25-OCT-2004) A viral infection transmitted sexually

Steroid Cuts Death Rate From TB Complication (20-OCT-2004) Dexamethasone lowers mortality risk by 30 percent

Hepatitis C Ups Risk of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (19-OCT-2004) Those exposed to virus six times more likely to develop cancer

West Nile Hits Western U.S. Hard, While Northeast Unscathed (27-SEP-2004) More birds may be immune to virus, reducing threat to humans

Americans Have Dirty Paws (22-SEP-2004) New report gives them a 'C' for hand hygiene

Diluted Smallpox Vaccine Found Effective (07-SEP-2004) Current U.S. stockpile can be expanded if needed, study finds

Bird Flu Found to Sicken Cats (02-SEP-2004) Finding raises worries about transmission to humans

College Freshmen and the Meningitis Threat (26-AUG-2004) Immunization protects against this potentially deadly infection

West Nile Transmission Via Dialysis Probed (19-AUG-2004) Experts call the link unlikely, though possible

Blood, Tissue Donations Getting Safer (18-AUG-2004) New technologies screen for viruses such as HIV and hepatitis C

West Nile Dangerous for Organ Transplant Patients (17-AUG-2004) It causes serious neurological problems, study finds

Urban Dwellers Also Vulnerable to Ticks (06-AUG-2004) New York City residents need to protect themselves against carriers of Lyme disease

Study Claiming Over-Testing for Lyme Is Disputed (06-AUG-2004) Expert contends they're not done often enough

The Spoils of Summer Swimming (06-AUG-2004) More reports of illnesses suggest watching water hygiene

U.S. Getting Point About Vaccinating Kids (29-JUL-2004) CDC reports record-high childhood immunization rates

Lyme Test Overused; Insistent Patients Cited (28-JUL-2004) Study: Many with vague symptoms demand them inappropriately

Health Tip: Prevent West Nile Virus (28-JUL-2004) Learn to keep mosquitoes from biting

Synthetic Meningitis Vaccine Created (22-JUL-2004) More study needs to prove it improves on current version

West Nile Continues Westward Trek (15-JUL-2004) Arizona is this year's hot spot so far

HealthTip: Mononucleosis (13-JUL-2004) Symptoms and complications vary

Study Suggests Viral Link to Breast Cancer (13-JUL-2004) Bug similar to one found in mice also in some human tumors

Immunization Rate for Toddlers Needs Booster (12-JUL-2004) Study sees lack of enforcement among preschoolers

HIV Prevention Programs Help Black Teen Girls (11-JUL-2004) Study finds efforts tailored to them reduce risk of sexually transmitted diseases

Doctors Skimp on Hand Hygiene (09-JUL-2004) Surgeons, ER doctors worst offenders, study finds

Cough Syrup Doesn't Help Kids -- or Parents (06-JUL-2004) Study finds OTC products don't help either sleep