But new technologies may help safeguard patients, researchers say
It may require an antibiotic
Investigators say tainted spinach bags point to a specific time, date and processing plant in California
Trachoma a major threat to sight in poorer countries, experts say
2nd tainted bag in Utah helps pinpoint a specific time, date and processing plant, California health official says
Virus may be able to evade the body's immune system defenses
Health officials start to ease restrictions on spinach, while examining farms in 3 Calif. counties
Health officials start to ease restrictions on spinach, while examining farms in 3 Calif. counties
Meanwhile, inspectors continue to examine farms in 3 Calif. counties, as number of E. coli infections rises to 166 people in 25 states
Health officials, probing farms in 3 Calif. counties, weigh how to return spinach to consumer tables
Tobacco changes lung structure, immune response to infection, researchers say
Health officials have narrowed their probe to Salinas Valley farms in California; critics hit industry standards
76 victims are hospitalized; U.S. health officials find first confirmation of tainted spinach
For small group of patients, drugs and surgery don't work
One strain of the bug may pose a bigger threat, study shows
66 victims are hospitalized; U.S. health officials still searching for source of tainted spinach
Immune-compromised are most at risk
Bug was resistant to some antibiotics, Baltimore investigators say
Lack of funds means vulnerable countries are falling behind, experts say
Another California produce company recalling its spinach products; government renews warning on eating fresh spinach
Government advises against eating unpackaged fresh spinach or any product containing spinach as number of E. coli cases reaches 102
Things you can do to thwart fungal growth
Packaged fresh spinach suspected in 1 fatality, 8 cases of kidney failure, with more than 50 incidences reported
Three-fourths of U.S. children have received 6 key vaccines, CDC says
Researchers say they release medicines that treat inflammation, infection
They match up bacteria strains with appropriate antibiotics
In fact, some may even have made patients worse, researchers say
Drugs that block germ-to-germ signaling could be effective, scientists say
Coating medical devices with it could keep infections at bay, researchers claim
Nanotechnology napkins would alert users to danger, scientists say
It's a common childhood viral infection
Prevent the spread of illness at day care
Infection has moved from hospitals to general community, experts say
Multiple-site bonding concept could fight influenza, AIDS and SARS
Antibiotic widely prescribed for urinary and respiratory infections
Half of those infected report mental, physical woes a year later
Discovery could boost treatment for bowel disorders, infection
Illness' long-term effects may not be as severe as feared, study finds
CDC report says contact lens solution ingredients could lead to contamination
10-year drop was sharpest among teens, researchers say
Take these precautions to avoid complications
Delay leaves children open to many preventable diseases, experts say
They are typically at high risk of post-op infections
It's the No. 1 source of skin infections seen in U.S. emergency rooms, study finds
Researchers recommend the 3-drug regimen remain the standard in most cases
Cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney problems and depression need special attention in those over 50
Study sheds light on link between inflammation and disease
Medical anomaly poses no threat to humans, experts say
Broken skin around a nail may lead to infection
Bark-like cough is a primary sign