Health News Archives

FDA Touts Efforts to Enhance Food Safety
Critics see problems with the agency's goals, commitment and resources

Antibiotics Largest Cause of Drug-Induced Liver Damage
Prescription meds, supplements can also trigger acute organ failure, study says

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

Cranberries May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
Their high acid content inhibits bacterial growth, experts say

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