Health News Archives

U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals
Despite call for routine exams, 60,000 Americans were infected last year

Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Birth Defects
But the chances of such problems are low, CDC study finds

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

Too Few Americans Aware of ’Pre-Diabetes’
It's when blood sugar levels are rising, but disease can still be prevented, CDC says

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

Rate of Diabetes Cases Doubles in 10 Years: CDC
The obesity epidemic is fueling the type 2 disease epidemic, officials say

Flu Vaccine Could Prevent 357,000 Deaths in Pandemic
Predictive model shows shots would also save $7 billion in related health-care costs

Family Flu Shots Protect Babies Before Leaving Hospital
Vaccinating those in closest contact with newborns provides 'cocooning effect'

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Called Safe
CDC found no heightened risk of blood clots, other conditions with Gardasil

Food Allergies Up 18% Among U.S. Children
Reactions lead to higher risk for asthma, other respiratory problems, CDC report says