Infectious Diseases
Boomer Vaccine
After routine immunizations as children, grown-ups are supposed to get a tetanus booster every ten years. Now that practice is raising questions.
After routine immunizations as children, grown-ups are supposed to get a tetanus booster every ten years. Now that practice is raising questions.
AIDS Clots
HIV appears to increase the risk patients will have a dangerous blood clot.
HIV appears to increase the risk patients will have a dangerous blood clot.
Shopping Cart Germs
Janice Lieberman reports on "Secret Filth Exposed", today focusing on germs on supermarket carts.
Janice Lieberman reports on "Secret Filth Exposed", today focusing on germs on supermarket carts.
Rapid HIV Test
One out of 50 patients who went to the ER to be screened for an STD were diagnosed with HIV, according to a new study.
One out of 50 patients who went to the ER to be screened for an STD were diagnosed with HIV, according to a new study.
Home Test Kits
From the pharmacy to the internet, medical companies are offering all sorts of testing kits that consumers may use in the privacy of their own home.
From the pharmacy to the internet, medical companies are offering all sorts of testing kits that consumers may use in the privacy of their own home.
STD E-Cards
A program that allows users to send e-cards to inform their partner they have been exposed to an STD is growing in popularity.
A program that allows users to send e-cards to inform their partner they have been exposed to an STD is growing in popularity.
Votes and Vaccines
While you're waiting to cast your vote on Tuesday you mght be able to get a flu shot.
While you're waiting to cast your vote on Tuesday you mght be able to get a flu shot.
Ecoli Cases
Health departments find that sporadic cases of ecoli are not uncommon in schools.
Health departments find that sporadic cases of ecoli are not uncommon in schools.
MRSA Strain Test
A California company has developed a way to identify the exact strain of MRSA in just an hour, instead of having to wait the usual three or four days.
A California company has developed a way to identify the exact strain of MRSA in just an hour, instead of having to wait the usual three or four days.
Chlamydia: Prevention and Treatment
Dr. Boyle and Dr. Stracher discuss the treatment and prevention of chlamydia.
Dr. Boyle and Dr. Stracher discuss the treatment and prevention of chlamydia.
MRSA Test
While children are encouraged to wash their hands, a machine is doing the dirty work of preventing the spread of a deadly virus.
While children are encouraged to wash their hands, a machine is doing the dirty work of preventing the spread of a deadly virus.
HIV Numbers
A new hip-hop for HIV movement is underway in inner cities, hoping to educate urbanites about the deadly disease.
A new hip-hop for HIV movement is underway in inner cities, hoping to educate urbanites about the deadly disease.
Lyme Disease
A young woman is featured in a new documentary "Under Our Skin" that looks at the struggles of Lyme Disease patients.
A young woman is featured in a new documentary "Under Our Skin" that looks at the struggles of Lyme Disease patients.
Superbugs
At least two million Americans every year end up with infections while they are hospitalized. Now there is increasing concern about a virulent new strain of a very common germ we all carry.
At least two million Americans every year end up with infections while they are hospitalized. Now there is increasing concern about a virulent new strain of a very common germ we all carry.
Mental Illness Study
Patients with mental illnesses have an inceased risk for dying prematurely, not from suicide, but common diseases!
Patients with mental illnesses have an inceased risk for dying prematurely, not from suicide, but common diseases!
VA West Nile
Health officials say they found several mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile on July 2nd, making it the earliest they've seen to date.
Health officials say they found several mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile on July 2nd, making it the earliest they've seen to date.
West Nile Virus
Being diagnosed with West Nile virus may seem dire, but a new study finds most patients have a good long-term prognosis.
Being diagnosed with West Nile virus may seem dire, but a new study finds most patients have a good long-term prognosis.
Vaccine Recommendations
The CDC has published a recommendation for two combo vaccines, hoping to reduce the overall number and increase the likelihood of parents vaccinating their children.
The CDC has published a recommendation for two combo vaccines, hoping to reduce the overall number and increase the likelihood of parents vaccinating their children.
TB Test
Researchers think they've created a test that can detect TB viruses wihin days rather than months.
Researchers think they've created a test that can detect TB viruses wihin days rather than months.
Whooping Cough
Denton County's seen a surge of whooping cough cases this year --132 so far -- more than in all of 2007.
Denton County's seen a surge of whooping cough cases this year --132 so far -- more than in all of 2007.
