Organ donor had trapped raccoons, was bitten at least twice, investigation reveals
Recently discovered disease struck two Missouri farmers
Facebook users realized many high school banquet attendees were ill, notified health department
Multiple hospitalizations for dehydration, certain infections raise risk of death, study finds
Lessons learned in deadly resurgence may point the way to prevention, expert says
Study results were impressive, but experts say other options are still needed
But hospital-related infection not more likely with gestational-type diabetes
It's one of the most dramatic examples of 'herd immunity' seen in recent years, researchers report
Doctors had implanted a device to help his weakened heart pump blood
They looked at transmission between humans and mammals in lab
Parasite linked to variety of diseases, experts say
Singer first admitted to Dallas hospital on Sunday after developing what he thought was a cold
1 person dead, 4 sickened; source seems to be Wisconsin company, CDC says
Risk highest in certain East Coast states
Case reports look at 2 older patients with Borrelia miyamotoi infection
Researchers looked at children who had first-degree relatives with the autoimmune disease
Report card rates cleanest and most contaminated beaches across U.S.
Once there, it could help spur the meningitis that killed 58 in last year's outbreak
Study finds they're most likely to have frequent contact with others already infected
Infectious-disease experts went to Middle East to gather information on often deadly MERS virus
Extent of protection from sexually transmitted virus higher than expected, suggesting 'herd immunity' is at work, experts say
More cases will continue to surface, study author predicts
Study found age was key to whether patients knew HIV status and were getting treatment
Germ-fighting proteins contained within saliva work better in seniors, study found
Senior hospitalizations also up during 2012-13 onslaught, U.S. health officials say
Genetic examination of medieval strains points to social isolation of victims as reason disease died out
Study found 70 percent drop in new infections among addicts who adhered closely to tenofovir treatment
In large Swedish study, risk rose along with the mother's weight
And 1 in 10 don't scrub up at all after flushing
All infections traced to product sold at Costco stores, agency says
How to keep water sports from causing skin infections and other expert advice
CDC says recalled product was sold at Costco, Harris Teeter stores
New strain will most likely weaken over time, infection specialists explain
But strains scientists conjure up in the lab are unlikely to occur in nature, one expert says
CDC says recalled product was sold at Costco, Harris Teeter stores
Extensive study found hospitalized men had 60 percent greater odds of bloodstream, surgical infections
In small study, UTI symptoms cleared on their own for most women, but an expert urges caution
Experts say the claim is probably correct, because tumors caused by HPV virus much more responsive to treatment
Here's what to watch for
Wearing flimsy footwear for certain activities or too often can lead to problems, expert advises
Delicate balance exists between treating anemia, avoiding side effects from infusion of red blood cells, study says
'Trich' causes discomfort for some, but is symptomless in others
CDC continues to monitor patients sickened by shots from now-shuttered Mass. pharmacy
Bloodstream infections, including those caused by MRSA, reduced by more than 40%
Researchers hope finding leads to better prevention of malaria, other diseases
In study, 3 severe cases involved virus that didn't respond to the flu drug
Pets should be fully vaccinated before frolicking with friends, vet says
Many health departments have altered treatment practices; CDC officials working to solve the problem
Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs
Infants may have higher risk for conditions like pneumonia, study found