Infectious Disease
Craze for Hairless Genitals Accompanies Rise in Infections
Shaving, clipping and waxing may raise risk of skin virus, study finds
March 18, 2013read on->Nursing Shortage May Harm Infants in Intensive Care, Study Says
As understaffing increased, so did risk for infection, study found
March 18, 2013read on->Millions Got Free Preventive Care Due to Health Law, HHS Says
Agency estimates that 105 million received the benefit in 2011 and 2012
March 18, 2013read on->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
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Expert Tips for Spring-Cleaning Your Bathroom
And 3 million good reasons to keep your toothbrush covered
March 16, 2013read on->Rabies From Transplanted Organ Killed Recipient, CDC Says
Such cases are very rare but other potential recipients are being vaccinated, agency said
March 15, 2013read on->Efforts to Prevent Hospital-Based Infection Falling Short, Survey Finds
Gastric illness from C. difficile continues to rise despite improved cleaning, decontamination
March 14, 2013read on->CDC: 1 in 50 Poor, Straight Urban Americans Infected With HIV
Drug abuse, prostitution tied to heightened risk, latest survey finds
March 14, 2013read on->Homegrown Strain of Dengue Fever Virus Pinpointed in Florida
Some 2009-2010 cases originated in Key West mosquitoes, not from travelers, CDC says
March 14, 2013read on->Secrets of New SARS-Like Virus Uncovered
Finding shows how it enters cells, could lead to vaccine, researchers report
March 13, 2013read on->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, 2013read on->Germs Fly in Roller-Derby Games, Study Finds
Skaters swap skin bacteria during bouts
March 12, 2013read on->Kids’ Pet Frogs Caused Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
Infection traced to animals bred at single California facility
March 11, 2013read on->Flu Infections Continue to Decline
33 states experienced minimal activity last week, CDC says
March 8, 2013read on->Petroleum Jelly Tied to Vaginal Infection Risk in Study
Use of such products doubled odds of bacterial vaginosis, researchers find
March 8, 2013read on->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 7, 2013read on->‘Nightmare’ Bacteria Spreading in U.S. Hospitals, Nursing Homes: CDC
Half of those infected die from this antibiotic-resistant bacteria
March 5, 2013read on->Report Details Steps to Boost Patient Safety
Leadership is needed for change to occur, experts say
March 5, 2013read on->Health Tip: Defend Against Insect Bites While Traveling Abroad
Protect yourself from bites and illness
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