Health News Archives

Contact Lens Cases Often Contaminated
Study finds germs appear even in the presence of disinfecting solutions

Improper Microwaving Led to Pot Pie-Salmonella Outbreak
CDC urges clearer cooking instructions to protect consumers

Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in cars traveling behind tractor-trailers carrying fowl

Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma
Winter viruses may be to blame, study suggests

CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children

China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Human-to-human transfer caused by contact with blood, respiratory secretion

Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States
Number of XDR-TB cases down to only 2 in 2007, CDC reports

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues
Eight more people -- mostly young children -- infected, bringing total to 79, CDC says

Health Tip: After Your Child is Born
Spot warning signs of umbilical cord infection

Women’s Hands Home to More Types of Germs
But all palms contain 100 times the bacteria assumed, scientists say