Health News
Mumps Outbreak Moves Off Campus in Ohio
An outbreak of the infectious disease, mumps, that was discovered on a university campus in Ohio has now spread wider, leading health officials to remind the public about vaccinations.
New Rx to Treat Tropical Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Impavido (miltefosine) to treat a tropical disease called leishmaniasis.
How to Prevent the Spread of HIV
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus and is a virus that causes HIV infection. Here is some basic information about the disease and some prevention tips to keep in mind.
Mumps Outbreak at Ohio State
Many Americans get the mumps vaccine as a child, then almost forget that the virus exists. But a recent outbreak on a college campus has drawn attention back to mumps in the US.
Musicians Who Support Health Causes
Many celebrities use their money, connections and following to help raise advocacy and support medical research. Here are some famous musicians who have given their time and effort to health causes.
Rare Lung Infection Might Be Growing More Common
Tuberculosis is still a concern in the US, and researchers are examining a related condition that may begin to cause more trouble.
Flu Virus May Often Show No Symptoms
When a friend or coworker is sick with the flu, people tend to take precautions to avoid getting sick themselves. But it may not always be obvious that someone is carrying the flu virus.
Workplaces with Higher Flu Risk
Most of the press around the start of flu season focuses on high-risk groups, such as children, the elderly, pregnant women and those working in healthcare. But others are at risk too.
Recommendations for Treating MRSA
New guidelines just released are suggesting different ways to assess and treat wounds caused by the difficult-to-treat bacteria called MRSA.
Infection a Major Reason for Revision Knee Replacement
The hope is always that surgery will be the end-of-the-line answer to a health issue, but that ideal is not always the reality. After knee replacement, a revision surgery is sometimes needed.