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Whooping Cough Vaccine Fades After Three Years

Posted Tue Sep 20, 2011 02:17 PM ET | 0

Analysis of an outbreak of the disease in California shows that some vaccinated children are still vulnerable. Read more

Brain-Eating Amoeba Thrives in Warm, Fresh Water

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Aug 18, 2011 04:15 PM ET | 0

The dangerous amoeba has killed three people this summer. Here's what you should know about it. Read more

36 Million Pounds of Turkey Recalled

Posted Thu Aug 4, 2011 12:10 PM ET | 0

The voluntary recall comes after one person died and 76 others were infected with the drug-resistant strain of salmonella. Read more

Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Strain Emerges

Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 01:32 PM ET | 0

Often called the "clap," the infection had been easily treatable -- until now. Read more

Lyme Disease: Where's the Vaccine?

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Jun 17, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

With summer upon us, ticks are out again, and that's a problem for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. Read more

Why Rabies Is Still a Problem

Posted by Marianne English Mon Jun 13, 2011 03:40 PM ET | 0

In light of a spate of rabies attacks, take a closer look at the disease, its risks and how you can avoid it. Read more

Which Foods Are Most Likely to Get You Sick?

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Jun 8, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

In light of the recent deadly outbreak of E. coli in Germany, find out which foods are the riskiest and why. Read more

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Deadly New Strain

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Jun 2, 2011 05:40 PM ET | 0

The new bacteria is a hybrid of two existing ones that have combined to form a super-virulent strain. Read more

Mapping the 'Diabetes Belt'

Posted Tue Mar 8, 2011 06:10 PM ET | 0

The Deep South and Appalachia have the highest rates of diabetes of anywhere in the nation. Read more

As BPA Concerns Rise, Can Companies Seek Alternatives

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Nov 30, 2010 08:40 AM ET | 0

The dilemma is that so far nothing matches the preserving quality of BPA-containing can linings. Read more

Superbug Spreading in U.S., World

Posted Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:33 AM ET | 0

The superbug carries a gene that makes it resistant to every known antibiotic. Read more

Katrina's Floods Dropped Children's Lead Levels

Posted by Jessica Marshall Mon Aug 30, 2010 09:47 AM ET | 0

Hurricane Katrina, while devastating, had one bright side: It caused lead levels in children to drop due to a fresh soil layer. Read more

Happiest States in America Are Sunniest, Too

Posted Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:35 AM ET | 0

Find out where your state ranks on the list of the happiest states in America. Read more

Children's Swine Flu Vaccine Recalled

Posted Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:49 PM ET | 0

Almost 800,000 swine flu shots have been recalled because the vaccines weren't strong enough. Read more

Swine Flu Vaccine Seekers Swindled

Posted Thu Dec 3, 2009 03:00 PM ET | 0

An Internet scam falsely claims Americans aged 18 and older must create a vaccination profile. Read more

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