Routine testing could prevent transmission, reduce health care costs, researcher says
11 percent intend to spread out the recommended inoculations, survey finds
Device boosts brain fluid to create a cushioning effect, developers say
Report finds prescription painkillers, heroin largely to blame, with some states hit especially hard
Doorways are designed to keep air sterile, but repeated openings may let germs in during surgery
Farms, importers will be responsible for preventing outbreaks of foodborne illness
Expert advises washing knives, peelers between each use on different types of produce
Cases where the infection isn't thwarted by existing antibiotics are surfacing, researcher says
Surgical site infections were the most common reason why
Latest analysis finds inconclusive evidence for any link to health risks
Heart patients should take precautions when pollution is high, study suggests
Devices that shock heart rhythm back to normal were not available 25 percent of time in emergencies
Researchers analyzed nearly 1,000 cases reported over four decades
Outbreaks of the childhood disease reported in Britain and Asia, study finds
Food industry must do more to curb widespread health threats, experts say
Study found chain restaurants that used them tended to offer more lower-calorie choices
Less than half knew crisis plans are online, poll finds
Suggestions for a healthier holiday
Doctors' group offers tips for avoiding fright-night injuries
Halloween safety precautions
Researchers also found that troubling blood pressure readings increased odds of an accident
New policy statement urges proper training, supervision to avoid injuries among young players
And 80 percent of the mistakes were preventable, researchers report
Serious eye injuries, organ damage can occur, researchers warn
A child should never fear confiding in you
Peer pressure isn't the only reason why, experts say
Rates of asthma attacks lower in specially designed buildings
Storage duration didn't influence complications, death rate
Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis combo shot did not appear to raise risk, even if woman had prior tetanus shot
Higher death rates apparent even with equivalent medical care
Study warns of thousands more deaths if bacteria grow stronger
Average hospital stay is seven days, U.S. study finds
Weight-loss products, energy boosters are common culprits, study finds
Research suggests virus can hide for up to 9 months, and men can pass the virus to female partners
Study suggests these tougher germs aren't limited to large medical centers
When not refrigerated, bacteria can grow quickly around dipping stick, researcher explains
Study found pregnant women in sub-Saharan nations were 11 times more likely to get help in faith-based centers
Infections by the 'superbug' down significantly in recent years, CDC says
But faster action could have spared thousands more, experts say
Always use restraints
Take special care when using ladders, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says
Researchers call for stricter laws
Make sure it's up to date
And the drug modestly reduced people's pain scores
Four deaths have also been linked to tainted cucumbers, CDC officials report
Evidence of CRE found in seven U.S. cities monitored by researchers
Most devices aren't used properly
Three deaths have also been linked to tainted cucumbers, CDC officials report
Stashing them in a cabinet is unwise; old medications can become ineffective or unsafe
Finding highlights challenges of 'unequal epidemic,' researcher says