Health News Archives

Pre-Birth Exposure to 1918 Flu Raised Heart Risks, Study Finds
Whether same will hold true for current H1N1 strain remains a mystery

CDC Links Infections With Swine Flu Deaths
Nearly a third of U.S. victims were also infected with pneumococcus or other bacteria, agency reports

Immune Cells Offer Hope for Injured Lungs
Discovery in mice shows promise for treating potentially fatal wounds, researchers say

Swine Flu Burrows Into Lungs: Study
Unlike seasonal flu, H1N1 goes deep into respiratory tract, researchers confirm

New Vaccine May Work Better Against Lung Disease
Different formulation seems to thwart pneumonia in high-risk group with COPD, study finds

Blood Test Narrows Down Need for Antibiotics
Could lead to better treatment decisions for respiratory infections, experts say

Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes
New drug might slow the destructive lung condition, studies show

Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections
Decline seen as sign of progress against drug-resistant bacteria

Synthetic Protein Thwarts HIV Infection in Lab
By blocking cellular interaction, researchers prevent disease production

Cold, Flu or Pneumonia? Answer May Lie in Blood Test
Gene signature detects differences in viral, bacterial infections, study finds