Sepsis-related deaths also increased sharply over decade, researchers say
More whites develop cancers linked to oral sex, but blacks have worse survival rates, study finds
Alternating drugs could extend their life and effectiveness, researchers say
Review of C. difficile suggests most transmission takes place outside of hospitals, nursing homes
Doctors should educate parents about infective endocarditis, researcher says
While overall rates still low for kids, study finds infants and black children face higher risk
Study still doesn't pinpoint from which animal the virus is coming
Scientists invent faster analysis of chemicals with bacteria-killing abilities; experts stress need for new generation of infection-fighting drugs
Study found drop in endocarditis cases despite reduced use of preventive antibiotics
Review focused on seven facets of poor care worldwide
Study of Scottish cattle suggests spread to people would drop by 85 percent
Compounds in these fruits work alongside vitamin D and specific gene, lab study found
Hospital-onset invasive cases involving the 'superbug' dropped by 54 percent
Report cites overuse of antibiotics as key to the life-threatening problem
Expert tips on container care, perishables and sandwich choices
Study of heterosexual couples in Uganda suggests strict adherence to meds is key
Birth defects, poor fetal growth appear to be primary risk factors, study finds
CDC report confirms potential for fresh produce to cause severe foodborne illness
Signs of parasitic infection found in his centuries-old remains
Taiwan study highlights need for vaccination for all, U.S. expert says
Five most common health care-associated infections strike 440,000 U.S. patients each year
They suspect at least 320,000 viruses exist, and say finding them might reduce toll of human epidemics
NIH study focused largely on black patients, who haven't fared as well with current treatments
U.S. health officials still haven't identified source of more than 600 infections
Lower hospitalization rates for rotavirus infection seen in all age groups, researchers report
As many as 16 unvaccinated people infected so far, reports say
Findings may help determine if person has the lung disease or is a carrier, and might aid treatment
Latest CDC statistics show 601 illnesses across 22 states, 40 people hospitalized
2 U.S. children have recently been infected and made severely ill with amoeba found in freshwater
Immediate short-term treatment seems to delay start of lifelong antiretroviral regimen
Therapy led to recovery in nearly half of study animals up to 5 days after infection
Avoiding HPV is yet another reason to take care of your teeth, gums, experts say
Latest CDC statistics show 586 illnesses across 20 states, 36 people hospitalized
Ongoing studies suggest ticks infect 300,000 people each year
Latest CDC statistics show 576 illnesses reported in 19 states, 36 people hospitalized
Drugs such as Cipro, Avelox were most implicated, but experts say other factors may be at play
Faldaprevir and deleobuvir are part of effort to develop treatments that avoid harsh side effects
Study suggests pathway from oral bacteria to colon cells
Salad mix from Mexico has been implicated in Iowa, Nebraska cases; source of other infections is unclear
Present in more than half of states, the bloodthirsty parasite transmits a host of viruses
Study of antibiotic-resistant VRE found domino effect
CDC says infections are linked to baby poultry from multiple hatcheries
Meanwhile, health officials still trying to track down source of infections in 14 of 16 states affected
Single reported case does not mean pandemic is likely, although vigilance is needed, experts say
Health officials in Iowa, Nebraska point to salad mix as culprit; CDC has not confirmed a source in 14 other states
Health officials in Iowa, Nebraska point to salad mix as culprit, but CDC has not confirmed a source
Health officials in Iowa, Nebraska point to salad mix as culprit, but CDC has not confirmed a source
Cyclospora cases now total 353, and source of the illnesses remains unknown
A generally harmless fungus caused death in animals injected with methamphetamine, researchers say
Basketballs, volleyballs can be magnets for bacteria, study finds