Skaters swap skin bacteria during bouts
Infection traced to animals bred at single California facility
33 states experienced minimal activity last week, CDC says
Use of such products doubled odds of bacterial vaginosis, researchers find
Half of those infected die from this antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Leadership is needed for change to occur, experts say
Protect yourself from bites and illness
Elderly tend to get strain that's dominant in winter, while children more vulnerable to summer strain
Industrial inks, poor skin placement may lead to variety of problems
Transmission is common if the vaccine wound is not covered, expert says
Study suggests two types of microbe may lead to acne, while third helps keep skin clear
Study found 86 percent of airborne virus particles were stopped in 43 percent humidity
Urinary tract infections, kidney stones most expensive among top 10 outpatient conditions
Rates of infection, blood clots similar in those with and without the condition, study finds
Adults should be vaccinated
Few short-term complications found with 'autologous' transplants
Other methods of accessing blood are safer, researchers concluded
Report shows it only provided 9 percent protection against the nastiest strain of the virus
Disease-causing bugs ignore repellent's smell several hours after exposure, study finds
Some bacteria may avoid detection with standard exams, researchers contend
Study of young adults suggests DNA 'telomeres' may determine who's vulnerable
But immunotherapy appears to tame it, research shows
Activity has decreased in many areas, data shows
Discovered in 2001, human metapneumovirus is worse in very young, very old
Wound drainage, bowel problems, fever can signal post-op complications, expert panel says
Study of experimental drug tedizolid also found fewer daily doses needed
Much higher levels of antibiotic-resistance genes found at pig farms in study
Medical expert offers tips on spotting infestation in your home
While activity remains high, it has decreased in most areas
Quality of life improves, but odds for complications around site of needle entry also rises, study finds
Mineral may play role in preventing common cold, ICU sepsis
Simple swab-based cleansing cut rates of some drug-resistant bacteria by 23 percent, study found
Current vaccine is still best protection against the disease, experts say
But, experts still advise older adults to get vaccinated
Analysis of patients who received human growth hormone from cadavers saw no increased risk of brain diseases
Some creative ways to lower chances of germ-laden chips finding their way into shared dips
45 children have died from flu this season; seniors also especially vulnerable
Check for these signs of abscess
CDC is investigating cases of rare strain of stomach bug linked to the animals
Researchers urge more study, new infection-control procedures to protect health care workers
They not only protect the recipient, but also offer 'herd immunity,' experts say
U.S. experts also say egg allergy is no longer reason to avoid the flu vaccine
Children and seniors especially vulnerable; infections declining in some regions
Lentiviruses evolved to current form found in monkeys
A norovirus from Australia caused majority of U.S. outbreaks at the end of 2012
Rotavirus infection causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms and can be deadly
U.S. still on hold, but scientists in other countries ready to end moratorium
Extra pounds may hinder success of procedure, research review suggests
If kids aren't well enough to learn, it's best to keep them home
Even when patients took blood thinners, study found higher rate of dangerous clots in lungs, legs