Bacteria in Ocean Water Can Cause Death
An older woman went swimming with a cut on her knee. Days later, her leg is amputated, and then after a few more days, she died. Certain bacteria lurks in warm ocean water, and can cause death if exposed to an open wound.
An older woman went swimming with a cut on her knee. Days later, her leg is amputated, and then after a few more days, she died. Certain bacteria lurks in warm ocean water, and can cause death if exposed to an open wound.
Should 2010 Vaccines Protect Against H1N1?
The World Health Organization is recommending that this year's seasonal flu vaccine include protection against the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus.
The World Health Organization is recommending that this year's seasonal flu vaccine include protection against the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus.
H1N1 CDC Update
The CDC has provided an update on the H1N1 virus in the United States.
The CDC has provided an update on the H1N1 virus in the United States.
Cities With High Poverty Are Afflicted Most by HIV
Many U.S. cities with high poverty rates are experiencing an HIV epidemic.
Many U.S. cities with high poverty rates are experiencing an HIV epidemic.
African American Clinical Trial
A lot of progress has been made in the battle against diseases like cancer and HIV, a lot of that progress coming from clinical trials. But a lack of racial diversity seems to be holding back further advances.
A lot of progress has been made in the battle against diseases like cancer and HIV, a lot of that progress coming from clinical trials. But a lack of racial diversity seems to be holding back further advances.
HIV Drugs Could Benefit Patients' Partners
Drugs used to treat HIV not only benefit patients, they may also prevent the spread of the virus to their partner.
Drugs used to treat HIV not only benefit patients, they may also prevent the spread of the virus to their partner.
Health Headlines 2009
The Swine Flu and the health hazards of watching TV are just two of the headlines that kept 2009 a very busy year in health news.
The Swine Flu and the health hazards of watching TV are just two of the headlines that kept 2009 a very busy year in health news.
Unknown Airborne Fungus Spreading in Oregon
A potentially fatal airborne fungus has been spreading in Oregon into nearby states, and researchers still haven't found the source.
A potentially fatal airborne fungus has been spreading in Oregon into nearby states, and researchers still haven't found the source.
CDC Recommends Everyone Over 6 Months Old Get the H1N1 Shot
A CDC advisory panel says the flu vaccine should be recommended for everyone over 6 months old, not just those who are at risk for complications from the flu.
A CDC advisory panel says the flu vaccine should be recommended for everyone over 6 months old, not just those who are at risk for complications from the flu.
Dr. Nancy Reports on Whether the Worst of H1N1 is Over
Meredith Vieira (NBC Today Show) talks to Dr. Nancy Snyderman about the swine flu endemic and if we are over the worst of the outbreak.
Meredith Vieira (NBC Today Show) talks to Dr. Nancy Snyderman about the swine flu endemic and if we are over the worst of the outbreak.
CDC H1N1 Update
The CDC updates the H1N1 situation, including the number of cases and vaccine supply.
The CDC updates the H1N1 situation, including the number of cases and vaccine supply.
Cases of the Flu Are Popping Up On College Campuses
For the first time since November, there's been an increase of flu cases on college campuses.
For the first time since November, there's been an increase of flu cases on college campuses.
New H1N1 Vaccines Not Linked to Guillain Barre
Cases of a rare neurological disease linked to the 1976 swine flu vaccine did not pop up after 2009 H1N1 vaccinations.
Cases of a rare neurological disease linked to the 1976 swine flu vaccine did not pop up after 2009 H1N1 vaccinations.
CDC Numbers Estimate the Deaths from H1N1 in 2009
The CDC releases the latest estimates on the numbers of hospitlizations and deaths from the 2009 H1N1 flu virus.
The CDC releases the latest estimates on the numbers of hospitlizations and deaths from the 2009 H1N1 flu virus.
Bananas Could Help Fight HIV in Women
Lab studies show a chemical in bananas may protect women against HIV as well as current drugs.
Lab studies show a chemical in bananas may protect women against HIV as well as current drugs.
Vaccine Adjuvants Can Help Flu Vaccines Be More Effective
Scientists say vaccine adjuvants can boost immune responses and protect people against a wider variety of flu types.
Scientists say vaccine adjuvants can boost immune responses and protect people against a wider variety of flu types.
Many Americans Don't Want the H1N1 Vaccine
The H1N1 vaccine is readily available now, but nearly half of Americans say they don't want to be vaccinated.
The H1N1 vaccine is readily available now, but nearly half of Americans say they don't want to be vaccinated.
Prevnar Protects Grandma During Family Gatherings
Grandparents have a new vaccine to thank for their health this season.
Grandparents have a new vaccine to thank for their health this season.
The AIDS Virus May Have Peaked, According to A Recent Study
The World Health Organization reports that the number of people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has stayed pretty much the same for the past two years.
The World Health Organization reports that the number of people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has stayed pretty much the same for the past two years.
Mall Santas Are Concerned About Swine Flu
Mall santas across America are concerned about catching swine flu from the parade of children they come in contact with and want to be put on the priority list to get the H1N1 vaccine.
Mall santas across America are concerned about catching swine flu from the parade of children they come in contact with and want to be put on the priority list to get the H1N1 vaccine.
