West Nile Virus: Striking Again
It was a busy summer for Miami-Dade's Mosquito Control....working to search for and destroy disease causing mosquitos.
It was a busy summer for Miami-Dade's Mosquito Control....working to search for and destroy disease causing mosquitos.
Too Much Tamiflu Could Make it Not Work Against H1N1
Two teen girls in North Carolina developed Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 flu this past summer.
Two teen girls in North Carolina developed Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 flu this past summer.
Many Factors Lead to New Diseases Originating in Animals
Health experts say more air travel, climate changes, and the rising demand for meat products are responible for the spread of 'zoonotic diseases'-- like swine flu and SARS.
Health experts say more air travel, climate changes, and the rising demand for meat products are responible for the spread of 'zoonotic diseases'-- like swine flu and SARS.
Airline Employees May Be a Health Hazard for H1N1
Health officials say low-paid airline employees are the biggest threat for spreading H1N1 on airplanes, rather than sick flyers.
Health officials say low-paid airline employees are the biggest threat for spreading H1N1 on airplanes, rather than sick flyers.
Bacteria Could Be Lurking in Your Showerhead
A new study shows potentially harmful bacteria hide out inside showerheads and blast onto your face when you turn on the water.
A new study shows potentially harmful bacteria hide out inside showerheads and blast onto your face when you turn on the water.
Dirty Purses
NBC¿s Stephanie Bergmann gives us the dirty details on all the dirt and germs found on the bottom of women¿s purses.
NBC¿s Stephanie Bergmann gives us the dirty details on all the dirt and germs found on the bottom of women¿s purses.
Flu Activity Is Up on College Campuses
More and more college students are coming down with the flu. A new report from the American College Health Association shows flu activity was up 20% last week compared to the previous week.
More and more college students are coming down with the flu. A new report from the American College Health Association shows flu activity was up 20% last week compared to the previous week.
The US Will Help Supply H1N1 Vaccines to the World
The White House has announced it is prepared to send 10% of the nation's H1N1 vaccine supply to other countries through the World Health Organization.
The White House has announced it is prepared to send 10% of the nation's H1N1 vaccine supply to other countries through the World Health Organization.
Germs
Wash your hands! Germs are everywhere.
Wash your hands! Germs are everywhere.
Adult Vaccination
When you think of vaccinations, you probably think of young children, but the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases urges more shots for adults. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
When you think of vaccinations, you probably think of young children, but the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases urges more shots for adults. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
Mystery Disease
For years, the Egler Family has battled an elusive attacker. Chronic Lyme Disease often goes undiagnosed and the patients continue to suffer.
For years, the Egler Family has battled an elusive attacker. Chronic Lyme Disease often goes undiagnosed and the patients continue to suffer.
Dry Cleaning Bacteria
An underground experiment at the site of a dry cleaning business has proven the worth of a unique organism developed by BYU scientists. NBC's Ed Yeates reports the bacterium rapidly got rid of chlorine and hydrocarbons.
An underground experiment at the site of a dry cleaning business has proven the worth of a unique organism developed by BYU scientists. NBC's Ed Yeates reports the bacterium rapidly got rid of chlorine and hydrocarbons.
Mosquitos: The Worst in Years
It's an extraordinary summer at the shore. And not in a good way. Experts says the mosquito population is expected to be the worst in years.
It's an extraordinary summer at the shore. And not in a good way. Experts says the mosquito population is expected to be the worst in years.
AIDS Testing
Spreading information to prevent the spread of infection. Test Miami is aimed at making H-I-V testing standard for everyone. The campaign was unveiled at the Miami-Dade County Health Department.
Spreading information to prevent the spread of infection. Test Miami is aimed at making H-I-V testing standard for everyone. The campaign was unveiled at the Miami-Dade County Health Department.
The HIV Pandemic Could Be Gone in 50 Years
Experts at the NIH have developed an aggressive plan that they say could end the HIV pandemic within 50 years.
Experts at the NIH have developed an aggressive plan that they say could end the HIV pandemic within 50 years.
Disease Detective
There are about 70 reportable diseases in Florida... And every case has to be investigated. Keeping these detectives very busy.
There are about 70 reportable diseases in Florida... And every case has to be investigated. Keeping these detectives very busy.
STD Kits
Learn about a new campaign called "Don't Think Know". It provides women with an at-home kit to test for sexually transmitted diseases.
Learn about a new campaign called "Don't Think Know". It provides women with an at-home kit to test for sexually transmitted diseases.
Swine Flu Vaccine
A company in Meriden, Connecticut is producing doses of a swine flu vaccines but does not hava a customer yet.
A company in Meriden, Connecticut is producing doses of a swine flu vaccines but does not hava a customer yet.
Summer is Mosquito Season
A slew of empty houses...vacated after foreclosure...could create a mosquito problem this summer.
A slew of empty houses...vacated after foreclosure...could create a mosquito problem this summer.
As HIV Infections Increase, the Awareness Has Gone Down
As the rate of new HIV infections has increased over the past decade, awareness of the disease has gone down.
As the rate of new HIV infections has increased over the past decade, awareness of the disease has gone down.
