Disorder Conditions - Infectious Diseases
Cities With High Poverty Are Afflicted Most by HIV
Many U.S. cities with high poverty rates are experiencing an HIV epidemic.
Cities With High Poverty Are Afflicted Most by HIV
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.
The CDC has provided an update on the H1N1 virus in the United States.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
