Health News Archives

Latest Research Supports New AIDS Drug
Maraviroc is designed for patients who become resistant to standard therapies

Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections
Targeting increases in fatty acid metabolism inhibits replication, researchers find

’Superbug’ Test Detects MRSA Faster
Existing diagnostics can take up to 3 days

Health Tip: Keep Kidney Infections at Bay
How to help prevent them

U.S. Barred 33 TB-Infected People From Flying Over Past Year
CDC's new 'do not board' list comes as a surprise to infectious disease experts

Daycare Infants Less Likely to Develop Asthma
Finding backs 'hygiene hypothesis' that early exposure to germs confers protective effect

Pregnant Mom’s Flu Shot Protects Baby
U.S. health officials will mull new findings at vaccine meeting

FDA Bars Generic Drugs From Indian Company
Poor manufacturing conditions at 2 plants to blame, agency says

HIV Infection Rate for Young Black Men ’Alarming:’ CDC
Prevention efforts must be targeted to racial and ethnic groups, agency says

Bacterial Infections May Be Overlooked in SIDS Cases
Toxins could cause 'chemical storm' in infants resulting in death, research suggests