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Congress to Open Hearings Into Steroid/Meningitis Outbreak

32 deaths, 438 illnesses linked to contaminated drug, CDC says

November 14, 2012read on->

Tick-Borne Illnesses in U.S. Move Beyond Lyme Disease

Malaria-like babesiosis has gained traction in Northeast, researchers say

November 12, 2012read on->

Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 32 Dead, 438 Sickened, CDC Says

Infections still limited to 19 states, with Michigan and Tennessee hit hardest

November 10, 2012read on->

Exercise a Likely Tool for Parkinson’s Patients

Mobility improved with regular activity, study finds

November 10, 2012read on->

Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 31 Dead, 424 Sickened, CDC Says

Infections reported in 19 states; Michigan and Tennessee hit hardest

November 8, 2012read on->

High-Carb Diet Linked to Colon Cancer Recurrence in Study

Other dietary factors also seemed to increase risk of cancer return

November 7, 2012read on->

Guidelines Issued to Resolve Temporary Facial Paralysis

Steroid pills are preferred treatment for Bell’s palsy, experts say

November 7, 2012read on->

COPD Deaths Highest in Rural, Poor Areas: CDC

Large urban areas had lowest mortality rate from the respiratory disorder

November 6, 2012read on->

Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 30 Dead, 419 Sickened, CDC Says

Infections reported in 19 states; Michigan and Tennessee hit hardest

November 5, 2012read on->

FDA: More Tainted Products at Firm Tied to Meningitis Outbreak

Toll on Friday stood at 29 people dead, 404 sickened, officials report

November 2, 2012read on->

Dirty Pacifiers May Make Infants Sick: Study

But some experts say concerns about germs are overstated and parents should not be worried

November 2, 2012read on->

Lupus May Be Linked to Serious Pregnancy Complication

This autoimmune disease appears to raise risk for preeclampsia

November 2, 2012read on->

Bacteria Found in Other Products From Firm Tied to Meningitis Outbreak: FDA

Massachusetts also tightens regulation of specialty pharmacies like New England Compounding Center

November 2, 2012read on->

Meningitis-Linked Infections Now Number 386, CDC Says

Death toll stands at 28; Virginia initially reported 3 deaths but now says there have been 2

November 1, 2012read on->

Company With Links to Meningitis-Linked Pharmacy Recalls All Products

FDA finds worrisome conditions at Ameridose plant, which has same owners as New England Compounding Center

October 31, 2012read on->

Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 28 Dead, 363 Sickened

Cases rise as investigation into compounding pharmacies implicated in the outbreak continues

October 30, 2012read on->

Second Compounding Pharmacy Shut Down in Massachusetts

As meningitis outbreak reaches 354 cases, state inspectors cite ‘significant’ problems at Infusion Resource facility

October 29, 2012read on->

Second Compounding Pharmacy Shut Down in Massachusetts

As meningitis outbreak reaches 344 cases, state inspectors cite ‘significant’ problems at Infusion Resource facility

October 29, 2012read on->

‘Greenish-Black’ Contaminant in Vials of Steroid Behind Meningitis Outbreak: FDA

Officials say 25 are now dead, 338 sickened from tainted injections

October 27, 2012read on->

‘Greenish-Black’ Contaminant in Vials of Steroid Behind Meningitis Outbreak: FDA

Officials say 25 are now dead, 338 sickened from tainted injections

October 26, 2012read on->