Health News Archives

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

U.S. Ranks 29th in Infant Mortality
Rate is 50% higher than national goal, CDC says

Study Questions Guidelines on Immunizations
Researchers suggest needles used on kids are sometimes too long

FDA Wants More Time to Study Cold Meds for Kids
More data needed on whether OTC remedies are safe, agency official tells public meeting

Program Seeks to Reduce ICU Infections
An estimated 250,000 such illnesses occur each year, CDC says

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Best for Traumatized Youths
But study also finds too many clinicians still using unproven treatments

Flu Vaccine Should Be More Effective: CDC
And officials are urging more Americans than ever before to get a shot this season

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