Health News Archives

Faster Detection of TB May Be on the Horizon
Study reports high success rate for new test, with results in a day

Smokers Twice As Likely to Get TB
Young people are also more susceptible, report shows

New Weapons in Fight Against TB?
Parkinsons drugs may thwart treatment-resistant strain, study finds

Two Ways to Tackle Tuberculosis
International screening program and new drug show promise in studies

New TB Vaccine Passes Safety Trial
Experimental preparation was tested in people with latent infection

New Antibiotic Could Shorten TB Treatment
Less time to completion may boost patient compliance, outcomes, researchers say

TB Still Declining in U.S., But at Slower Rate
CDC analysis finds almost half of all cases last year in 4 states

UV Lights, Fans May Curb TB Spread in Hospitals
Animals exposed to treated air from patient rooms less likely to be infected, study finds

Antibiotic Combo Fights Resistant TB
2 FDA-approved drugs inhibit both normal and virulent strains, study finds

Substance Abuse Hinders TB Treatment
Almost 1 in 5 users have more contagious disease that's harder to control, study says