News:

Leprosy Lingers in the U.S. (12/12/2008, HealthDay) Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs (11/25/2008, HealthDay) China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread (11/18/2008, HealthDay) Scientists Hot on Trail of New Antibiotics (10/17/2008, HealthDay)

Media Affects Public Perception of Infectious Diseases (10/31/2008, HealthDay)

Contact Lens Cases Often Contaminated (11/27/2008, HealthDay) High Temps Degrade Contact Lens Solution (11/10/2008, HealthDay)

More Than 60,000 Patients Risked Hepatitis Infections (01/06/2009, HealthDay)
To Protect Yourself, Wash Those Germs Away (01/02/2009, HealthDay)
Preventive Use of Antibiotics Cuts ICU Deaths (12/31/2008, HealthDay)
Consider Kids' Health on Tropical Trips (12/25/2008, HealthDay)
Independent Audit of Global Child Immunizations Urged (12/17/2008, HealthDay)
Immune System Works Better at Night (12/15/2008, HealthDay)
'Airport Malaria' Risk Rising With Global Warming (12/12/2008, HealthDay)
Leprosy Lingers in the U.S. (12/12/2008, HealthDay)
Fewer HIV-Infected Americans Passing the Virus On (12/09/2008, HealthDay)
Half-Dose Flu Shot Works Well in Young Adults (12/08/2008, HealthDay)
Flu Shots Worthwhile for College Students (12/05/2008, HealthDay)
Hepatitis C Therapy Useless for Some (12/03/2008, HealthDay)
FDA Touts Efforts to Enhance Food Safety (12/01/2008, HealthDay)
Antibiotics Largest Cause of Drug-Induced Liver Damage (12/01/2008, HealthDay)
Cranberries May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections (11/27/2008, HealthDay)
Contact Lens Cases Often Contaminated (11/27/2008, HealthDay)
Improper Microwaving Led to Pot Pie-Salmonella Outbreak (11/26/2008, HealthDay)
Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs (11/25/2008, HealthDay)
Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma (11/21/2008, HealthDay)
CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine (11/20/2008, HealthDay)
China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread (11/18/2008, HealthDay)
Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States (11/11/2008, HealthDay)
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues (11/06/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: After Your Child is Born (11/05/2008, HealthDay)
Women's Hands Home to More Types of Germs (11/04/2008, HealthDay)
Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths (11/03/2008, HealthDay)
Media Affects Public Perception of Infectious Diseases (10/31/2008, HealthDay)
Decorative Halloween Eye Lenses May Pose Serious Risks (10/31/2008, HealthDay)
Threat From Infectious Diseases Growing (10/29/2008, HealthDay)
Older Blood Boosts Chances of Infection in Transfusion Patients (10/28/2008, HealthDay)
High-Dose Flu Shot Benefits Elderly (10/28/2008, HealthDay)
Statins Reduced Death Risk From Pneumonia (10/28/2008, HealthDay)
Genetic Approach Boosts Yeast Infection Treatment (10/27/2008, HealthDay)
Family Flu Shots Protect Babies Before Leaving Hospital (10/26/2008, HealthDay)
Don't Lose Sight of Halloween Safety (10/25/2008, HealthDay)
Scientists Come Closer to Unlocking Secrets of Common Cold (10/24/2008, HealthDay)
Breast Milk Molecule Gives Mom's Immunity to Baby (10/24/2008, HealthDay)
Intestinal Bacteria Trigger Immune Response (10/23/2008, HealthDay)
Interventions to Promote Breast-Feeding Succeed (10/21/2008, HealthDay)
HIV Can Re-Emerge From a Single Cell (10/20/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Take Care of a Blister (10/16/2008, HealthDay)
Disinfectants Can Boost Bacteria's Resistance to Treatment (10/16/2008, HealthDay)
Stomach Bacteria Might Guard Against Certain Throat Cancer (10/15/2008, HealthDay)
Scientists ID Virus That Infects Cancer Cells (10/14/2008, HealthDay)
Antibiotics May Not Cause Diarrheal Bacteria (10/10/2008, HealthDay)
New Avian Flu Vaccine Strategy Proposed (10/08/2008, HealthDay)
For Some Animals, There's No Place at Home (10/06/2008, HealthDay)
Program Seeks to Reduce ICU Infections (10/01/2008, HealthDay)
Latest Research Supports New AIDS Drug (10/01/2008, HealthDay)
Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections (09/30/2008, HealthDay)
'Superbug' Test Detects MRSA Faster (09/29/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Kidney Infections at Bay (09/25/2008, HealthDay)
U.S. Barred 33 TB-Infected People From Flying Over Past Year (09/18/2008, HealthDay)
Pregnant Mom's Flu Shot Protects Baby (09/17/2008, HealthDay)
Daycare Infants Less Likely to Develop Asthma (09/17/2008, HealthDay)
FDA Bars Generic Drugs From Indian Company (09/16/2008, HealthDay)
HIV Infection Rate for Young Black Men 'Alarming:' CDC (09/11/2008, HealthDay)
Bacterial Infections May Be Overlooked in SIDS Cases (09/10/2008, HealthDay)
Special Dyes and Lighting Kill MRSA, Research Shows (09/10/2008, HealthDay)
CDC Campaign Targets MRSA Infections (09/09/2008, HealthDay)
Leave That Ear Wax Alone (08/29/2008, HealthDay)
Salmonella Outbreak Over, U.S. Says (08/28/2008, HealthDay)
Protecting Newborns From a Dangerous Threat (08/28/2008, HealthDay)
Single Rooms Becoming the Norm in New Hospitals (08/26/2008, HealthDay)
Preterm Births Linked to Infection of Amniotic Fluid (08/26/2008, HealthDay)
Survivors of 1918 Flu Pandemic Immune 90 Years Later (08/17/2008, HealthDay)
Testosterone Associated With Disease Transmission (08/15/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers Find Genes That Influence West Nile Virus (08/06/2008, HealthDay)
FDA OKs Flu Vaccines for 2008-09 Season (08/05/2008, HealthDay)
New HIV/AIDS Guidelines Suggest Earlier Treatment (08/03/2008, HealthDay)
Number of New U.S. HIV Infections Gets Revised Upwards (08/02/2008, HealthDay)
Drug Resistance Is Slowing Global Fight Against TB (08/01/2008, HealthDay)
Immune System Protein Predicts Toxic Shock Survival (08/01/2008, HealthDay)
Eradicating Gut Bacteria Improves Stomach Cancer Outcomes (07/31/2008, HealthDay)
Study Explains How Cranberries Prevent Urinary Infections (07/31/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers Test New Source for Blood Platelets (07/31/2008, HealthDay)
Spleen Key Player in Brain's Infection-Fighting Messages (07/25/2008, HealthDay)
Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates (07/24/2008, HealthDay)
U.S. Immigrants Bearing More of the TB Burden (07/22/2008, HealthDay)
Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos (07/21/2008, HealthDay)
Genetic Trait Boosts AIDS Risks in Blacks (07/16/2008, HealthDay)
New Model Allows Testing of Hepatitis C Treatments (07/16/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Keep Stitches Clean and Dry (07/14/2008, HealthDay)
New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster (07/02/2008, HealthDay)
MRSA Infections Can Bug Fitness Buffs (07/02/2008, HealthDay)
Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers (06/28/2008, HealthDay)
Antibiotics Effective for Vaginal Injury After Childbirth (06/27/2008, HealthDay)
'Troubling' Rise in HIV Among Young Gay Men: CDC (06/26/2008, HealthDay)
MRSA Rates Tied to Hospital Understaffing (06/24/2008, HealthDay)
Measle's Spread Doesn't Depend on Airways (06/20/2008, HealthDay)
False Positives in Oral HIV Test Halt Use in NYC (06/19/2008, HealthDay)
Worldwide War Deaths Underestimated (06/19/2008, HealthDay)
Herpes Suppression May Not Prevent HIV Infection (06/19/2008, HealthDay)
Scientists ID Enzyme That Allows Dysentery Amoeba to Hide (06/19/2008, HealthDay)
Study Ties Herpes Virus to Emerging Form of Diabetes (06/17/2008, HealthDay)
New Bird Flu Vaccine Shows Promise (06/11/2008, HealthDay)
Vaccine Skin Patch Prevents Travelers' Diarrhea (06/11/2008, HealthDay)
Good Oral Hygiene May Protect Against Heart Infections (06/09/2008, HealthDay)
Reuse of Antibacterial Wipes Can Spread Bacteria (06/03/2008, HealthDay)
Chronic Stomach Inflammation Boosts Cancer Risk (06/03/2008, HealthDay)
Breast-Feeding More Protective for Girls Than Boys (06/02/2008, HealthDay)
Gut Bacteria Fights Inflammatory Bowel Disease (05/28/2008, HealthDay)
Secondhand Smoke Leaves Kids Prone to Severe Infections (05/28/2008, HealthDay)
Dialysis Catheter Placement Makes Little Difference in Infection Risk (05/27/2008, HealthDay)
Obese Patients at Greater Infection Risk After Hip Replacement (05/23/2008, HealthDay)
Coxsackievirus Infections Spiked in 2007: CDC (05/22/2008, HealthDay)
Educational Drive Cut Death Rate From Sepsis (05/20/2008, HealthDay)
Cosmetic Skin Fillers May Cause Delayed Side Effects (05/19/2008, HealthDay)
Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tubes Cut Down on Infections (05/19/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Poison Ivy Rash (05/16/2008, HealthDay)
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food (05/15/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Facts About Fleas (05/14/2008, HealthDay)
Corticosteroids of Little Use Against Childhood Meningitis (05/06/2008, HealthDay)
Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects Against Cancer (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers Develop Quick Way to Create Human Antibodies (04/30/2008, HealthDay)
1 in 4 U.S. Toddlers Improperly Vaccinated (04/29/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Having a Throat Culture? (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
Review Urges Aggressive MRSA Screening for Health Workers (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
Current Flu Season Worst in 4 Years (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
Few Countries on Track to Curb Maternal, Child Mortality Rates (04/11/2008, HealthDay)
T-Cell Duplication Delayed Up to 3 Days After Infection (04/11/2008, HealthDay)
Foodborne Illnesses Remain Constant in U.S. (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
Irradiation Almost Erases Risk of Food Poisoning (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
Mumps Outbreak in Midwest Could Have Been Worse (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
Probable Case of Human-to-Human Bird Flu Transmission Reported (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
Gator Blood May Be New Source of Antibiotics (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
Mud Harnessed to Fight Infections (04/06/2008, HealthDay)
Injectable Antibiotic Protects Against Lyme Disease in Mice (04/04/2008, HealthDay)
Scientists Isolate Organism That Causes Disfiguring Tropical Disease (03/26/2008, HealthDay)
DNA-Based HPV Tests More Accurate Than Pap Smears (03/25/2008, HealthDay)
Some Facelift Patients Infected With MRSA 'Superbug' (03/21/2008, HealthDay)
Community-Based Staph Pneumonia More Common Than Thought (03/19/2008, HealthDay)
Don't Prescribe Antibiotics for Adult Sinus Woes (03/13/2008, HealthDay)
Woman and Cat Shared 'Super Bug' (03/12/2008, HealthDay)
Universal Screening for MRSA in Hospitals Made Little Difference (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
Planning for Health Emergencies Eases Stress of Family Travel (03/09/2008, HealthDay)
Monkey Gene That Blocks AIDS Viruses Evolved More Than Once (02/29/2008, HealthDay)
Gene Expression Differences Affect Drug Response (02/28/2008, HealthDay)
Research May Yield New Weapons Against Sepsis (02/27/2008, HealthDay)
Two Drugs Found Equal in Treatment of Septic Shock (02/27/2008, HealthDay)
Vaccine Protects Monkeys from Ebola, Marburg Viruses (02/27/2008, HealthDay)
Some Countries May Have Slowed Bird Flu's Spread (02/27/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Antibiotic Overuse (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
2 Mutations Were Critical to Spread of 1918 Flu (02/19/2008, HealthDay)
Corneal Transplants Can Carry Infection Risk (02/12/2008, HealthDay)
Blacks More Likely to Die of Severe Sepsis (02/08/2008, HealthDay)
U.S. Unlikely to Meet Target for TB Elimination (02/02/2008, HealthDay)
Pet Turtles Linked to Rise in Salmonella Infections (01/24/2008, HealthDay)
Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise in Small Trial (01/24/2008, HealthDay)
Key Anthrax Virulence Factor Discovered (01/24/2008, HealthDay)
Infection With Common Parasite Raises Schizophrenia Risk (01/24/2008, HealthDay)
Implants Double Infection Risk After Breast Reconstruction (01/22/2008, HealthDay)
One Strain Behind Epidemic of Staph Infections (01/21/2008, HealthDay)
Illness Presents Diabetics With Special Challenges (01/20/2008, HealthDay)
MS Drug Tysabri Approved for Crohn's Disease (01/15/2008, HealthDay)

Attention to Bones Important in Women with Lupus (12/26/2008, Reuters Health) Subtle Brain Deficits Seen in Lupus Patients (12/25/2008, Reuters Health) Lupus Affects the Brain Very Early in the Disease (12/23/2008, Reuters Health) Scientists Discover Trigger for Autoimmune Diseases (12/22/2008, HealthDay)
B Cells Can Act Alone in Autoimmune Diseases (08/07/2008, HealthDay)
Blood Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus (06/08/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Diseases (03/07/2008, HealthDay)
Overabundance of Immune Cells Might Trigger Lupus (02/14/2008, HealthDay)

Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease (06/18/2008, HealthDay)
Injectable Antibiotic Protects Against Lyme Disease in Mice (04/04/2008, HealthDay)

Frozen Pot Pies Blamed in Salmonella Outbreak (12/09/2008, Reuters Health) Improper Microwaving Led to Pot Pie-Salmonella Outbreak (11/26/2008, HealthDay) Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues (11/06/2008, HealthDay)

Correction: Teens May Not Know Risk Factors for Infertility (12/31/2008, Reuters Health) Many Teens Don't Keep Virginity Pledges (12/29/2008, HealthDay)
Circumcision Rates Too Low (12/23/2008, HealthDay)
Possible AIDS Treatment Shows Promise in Monkeys (12/10/2008, HealthDay)
Guideline Urges HIV Tests for All Patients 13 and Older (12/01/2008, HealthDay)
Pelvic Inflammation Puts Girls at Risk for Repeat STIs (11/13/2008, HealthDay)
Pelvic Inflammation Puts Girls at Risk for Repeat Sexually Transmitted Infections (11/13/2008, HealthDay) Way to Rescue Tired Immune Cells Fighting HIV Found (11/12/2008, HealthDay)
U.S. Reported 25,000 Cases of HPV-Related Cancers Annually (11/03/2008, HealthDay)
Special Mouth Rinse Spots, Tracks Human Papillomavirus Infection (10/31/2008, HealthDay)
Sex Partners Get STD Alerts by E-mail (10/21/2008, HealthDay)
Sex Partners Get STD Alerts by E-Mail (10/21/2008, HealthDay) Girls From Poorer Areas More Likely to Have Sex Earlier (09/18/2008, HealthDay)
More U.S. Women Getting Birth Control Services (08/13/2008, HealthDay)
Healthy Sex Life Can Extend Into 80s (08/13/2008, HealthDay)
Commonly Used HIV Infectivity Rate Misses Risks (08/05/2008, HealthDay)
Risky Sexual Behaviors Decreasing Among U.S. Teens (07/31/2008, HealthDay)
Deportation Tied to Higher HIV Risk for Men Injecting Drugs (07/30/2008, HealthDay)
HIV Patients Living Longer (07/24/2008, HealthDay)
Drug Holds Promise Against AIDS (07/24/2008, HealthDay)
Genetic Trait Boosts AIDS Risks in Blacks (07/16/2008, HealthDay)
Death Rates for HIV Patients Decrease Dramatically (07/01/2008, HealthDay)
HPV Vaccine for Boys? It Just Might Happen (06/14/2008, HealthDay)
Repeat Teen Self-Cutters Likely to Engage in Risky Sex (06/13/2008, HealthDay)
Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine (05/05/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers Tackle HIV From a New Angle (04/29/2008, HealthDay)
New HPV Vaccine Promising in Mice (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
Gum Disease, HPV a Double Whammy (04/04/2008, HealthDay)
Male Partner Violence Hurts Women's Health Worldwide (04/03/2008, HealthDay)
U.S. Syphilis Rate Grows for 7th Year in Row (03/12/2008, HealthDay)
One in 4 Teen Girls Has a Sexually Transmitted Disease (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
HIV Drug in Microbicide Gel Safe for Daily Use (02/26/2008, HealthDay)
Biannual Antibiotics May Cut Major Cause of Blindness in Africa (02/19/2008, HealthDay)

U.S. Syphilis Rate Grows for 7th Year in Row (03/12/2008, HealthDay)

New 5-in-1 Vaccine May Reduce Number of Pediatric Shots (06/23/2008, HealthDay)

Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First (11/18/2008, HealthDay)
Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States (11/11/2008, HealthDay)
Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States (11/11/2008, HealthDay) TB Strain Called a Growing Public Threat (11/07/2008, HealthDay)
Scientists Hot on Trail of New Antibiotics (10/17/2008, HealthDay)
Scientists Hot on Trail of New Antibiotics (10/17/2008, HealthDay) Early TB Found in 9,000-Year-Old Bones (10/15/2008, HealthDay)
Early TB Found in 9,000-Year-Old Bones (10/15/2008, HealthDay) U.S. Barred 33 TB-Infected People From Flying Over Past Year (09/18/2008, HealthDay)
Drug Resistance Is Slowing Global Fight Against TB (08/01/2008, HealthDay)
U.S. Immigrants Bearing More of the TB Burden (07/22/2008, HealthDay)
TB Outbreaks May Be Predicted by First 2 Cases (07/01/2008, HealthDay)
New Latent TB Drug Saves Lives, Money (05/20/2008, HealthDay)
TB Drug Treatment Can Lead to Severe Pneumonia (03/24/2008, HealthDay)
Continuous Doctor Care Key to Childhood Screenings (03/10/2008, HealthDay)
U.S. Unlikely to Meet Target for TB Elimination (02/02/2008, HealthDay)

Cranberries May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections (11/27/2008, HealthDay)
Many Ignore Symptoms of Bladder Trouble (11/15/2008, HealthDay)
Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite (08/27/2008, HealthDay)
ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (08/19/2008, HealthDay)
Study Explains How Cranberries Prevent Urinary Infections (07/31/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Women (06/05/2008, HealthDay)
Pelvic Floor Disorders Affect 1 in 3 Women (03/01/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Painful Urination (02/14/2008, HealthDay)

Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths (11/03/2008, HealthDay)