Kimberly-Clark’s Surgical Gowns Fail Ebola Protection: Lawsuit
A suit filed this week claims Kimberly-Clark has known since last year that its gowns don’t offer maximum protection from infectious disease.
NFL Sends Ebola Information To All Teams
The NFL's infectious disease consultants, in a newsletter sent to team doctors and trainers outlining the primary facts of the Ebola virus, said they do not currently recommend screening for possible contact with infected patients.
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There is no vaccine for EV-D68, but frequent hand-washing can prevent it from spreading.
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Dozens have tested positive for latent TB infection at Summerlin Hospital in Las Vegas, following the deaths of two infected newborns.
Who Is David Kwiatkowski? Hospital Worker Sentenced To 39 Years For Infecting Patients With Hepatitis C
David Kwiatkowski, a traveling hospital technician, was sentenced to 39 years in prison on Monday for stealing painkillers and intentionally infecting dozens of patients with hepatitis C.
USDA Expands Food Recall To Include Taylor Farms Salads
Focus is on packets of dressing that may be tainted with the bacteria.
Busting 2 Common Cold Myths (And Confirming 1)
Chills probably don't give you sniffles, and breathing steam likely won't cure them.
Scientist, Experiment On Thyself!
Sometimes the lab rat is the one in the lab coat.
Rare, Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 10 In Florida
Worry is growing among Florida residents after a man died from being infected by vibrio vulnificus, a rare, flesh-eating bacteria found in salt water.
CDC Goes After Resistant 'Superbugs'
The Centers for Disease Control is moving to track and combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the United States.
Arkansas Water Park Closed After 2nd Child Gets Brain-Eating Amoeba
Little Rock’s Willow Springs Water Park has closed after a second child in three years contracted a rare brain-eating amoeba.
Cyclospora Outbreak: Stomach Bug Reports Increase To 321 People Over 15 States
The CDC released an update on the cyclospora outbreak, adding Florida, Missouri, Arkansas, and New York City to the list of areas and states reporting cyclospora infection cases.
CDC Reports 285 People In US Infected With Cyclospora Across 11 States
The cyclospora outbreak under investigation by the CDC has now spread to 11 states, affecting more than 285 people as of Thursday.
CDC Reports Over 250 US Cases of Cyclospora Infections Across Eight States
The CDC is currently investigating an unknown source of a cyclospora outbreak, which has spread to eight states and affected more than 250 people.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Vibrio Vulnificus, Kills Louisiana Man, Infects Three Others
A flesh-eating bacteria killed a Louisiana man and infected three others whose wounds were exposed to seawater.
Mapping The NCoV Virus: 42 Cases, 22 Deaths
Click through for a map of all the clusters of confirmed novel coronavirus virus cases:
Antidepressants Linked With Heightened Risk Of Superbug CDI
A new study found that certain antidepressants can increase the risk of contracting a fatal superbug.
300,000 India Babies Die On Day Of Birth Every Year: Save The Children
South Asia, which accounts for about one-fourth of the global population, records 40 percent of all first-day deaths on the planet.
Dentist Allegedly Infects 7,000 Patients With HIV, Hepatitis
Oklahoma dentist Dr. Wayne Harrington is accused of allowing unsafe IV practices resulting in 7,000 patients having to be treated for infections.
Bikini Waxes, Shaving Might Raise Risk For STIs
Researchers found a correlation between pubic hair removal and a sexually transmitted viral infection called molluscum contagiosum.
A Pope Who Can Speak For The Church...On Only One Lung
The newly elected pontiff lost most of one lung to surgery in his teenage years, according to press reports.
Baby Born With HIV Cured By Aggressive New Treatment
In an almost-unprecedented medical milestone, a baby born with HIV appears to have been cured by an aggressive drug treatment regimen.
What Is Gastroenteritis?
Learn about gastroenteritis, the stomach ailment that is afflicting Queen Elizabeth II, sending her to a hospital for treatment on Sunday.
Morrissey Is MIA: Singer's Location And Status Unknown After Being Reported Hospitalized
British rock star Morrissey was reported hospitalized in Michigan on Friday night, but it now appears nobody is quite sure of the whereabouts of the former frontman of The Smiths.
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