See your dentist promptly to reduce pain
Discovery gives new clues to age-related macular degeneration
Strep tests, physician tools could help correct the problem, studies say
20 million doses of vaccine and surveillance networks are part of the strategy
Apply a bandage and use ointments
In monkeys, microbicide prevented infection despite viral exposure
A key would be $1.2 billion for enough vaccine to protect 20 million Americans
But more research into reverse genetics is needed before widespread use, experts say
Rates of serious illness dropped by almost one-third, study finds
Rat study finds the two together speed progress of strep bacteria
Make sure they're healthy
Research yields new targets for preventing infection, researchers say
Body's immune system still vigilant 10 years after vaccination
Gene-targeted virstatin might also battle other lethal infections
Before new data, experts weren't sure the shot kept kids from getting infected
More older individuals should get immunized, experts advise
Researchers liken its effect to penicillin
Inventors say it can be bonded to bandages, hospital gowns
It seems effective, but immunity requires 2 shots and longer time to take effect, researchers say
Vibrio bacteria can enter a wound, possibly leading to amputation, even death
Acinetobacter baumannii has infected more than 250 patients, mostly troops, study finds
This reflects warming of waters once too cold to sustain the bacterium, study says
Common genes may make both strains particularly deadly, experts warn
New findings run counter to standard pediatric training
They cut transmission of gastrointestinal bugs by 59 percent
Identifying infection could prevent its spread to others
Study will examine whether vaginal bacteria can be suppressed during childbirth
Contact sports can increase risk
New strain of influenza is usually found in horses
Study of bioterrorism preparedness finds some can't tell chickenpox from smallpox
... new public restroom study shows Americans aren't washing up like they should
In acne patients, use doubled odds for upper respiratory tract infection
Government to first target high-risk groups, which now include hurricane survivors
Pesticide program to limit disease to start Sunday, officials say
Canadian researchers say many staffers worked on despite feeling symptoms
Meanwhile, FEMA director relieved of his duties, report says
You could have an infection
Forced evacuation of residents begins
But added cost and raised risk of drug resistance may limit its use, experts say
But reports surface of possible E. coli contamination in New Orleans floodwater
Toll expected in thousands, as some medical relief hits a roadblock
Volunteers struggle to meet health needs of hurricane refugees; top U.S health official predicts massive death count
A cellular 'key' helps bacteria pierce brain's defenses
Lack of shelter, clean water and food in Katrina's aftermath endangering thousands, experts say
Four companies will supply up to 97 million doses, officials say
Federal officials declare the entire Gulf Coast in health crisis
GlaxoSmithKline's Fluarix increases supply for upcoming season
Sick, injured employees cost nation $260 billion annually, report finds
Intestinal disease, West Nile and rabies are all potential threats
Rand test found some staffers ignored calls or gave poor advice