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Deaths from West Nile virus hit record last year

U.S. health officials say last year was the worst ever for West Nile virus deaths.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

CDC: Rabies no longer threat to three organ recipients

Federal public health officials say three people who received organs from a rabies-infected donor in 2011 are no longer in danger of coming down with the deadly disease.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 02, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

CDC launches new batch of graphic anti-smoking ads

(AP)—Government health officials are launching the second round of a graphic, emotional ad campaign designed to push smokers into kicking the habit.

Health created Mar 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US study: Fewer dying in hospitals, more at home

Surveys show most Americans would rather die at home than in a hospital. Now, a new government study suggests more and more people getting their wish.

Health created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

CDC: 105 US children died this flu season

(AP)—Health officials say the flu season is winding down, and it has killed 105 children—about the average toll.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Health officials report 1 in 50 school kids have autism

A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder.

Autism spectrum disorders created Mar 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

New whooping cough strain in US raises questions

Researchers have discovered the first U.S. cases of whooping cough caused by a germ that may be resistant to the vaccine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Flu still widespread but easing in some states, CDC says

(HealthDay)—Continuing a trend that emerged late last month, flu activity remains high across the United States but there are reports that the number of infections may be leveling off in some regions of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Flu still at epidemic levels: CDC

(HealthDay)—While flu activity remains high across the United States, there are signs that the number of infections may be leveling off, federal health officials reported Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

48 states now report flu activity, 29 children dead: CDC

(HealthDay)—Forty-eight states are now reporting widespread flu activity, up from 47 last week, U.S. health officials reported Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Flu more widespread in US; eases off in some areas

Health officials say flu is more widespread across the nation, but the number of hard-hit states has declined.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Blood disorder cases tied to prescription painkiller abuse

(HealthDay)—Tennessee health officials report cases of a rare blood-clotting problem among people who injected the painkiller Opana ER (extended release) after crushing pills meant to be taken by mouth.

Medications created Jan 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Steroid-meningitis toll now 32 dead, 438 sickened, CDC says

(HealthDay)—Thirty-two people have now died and 438 have been sickened in the fungal meningitis outbreak linked to tainted steroid injections, U.S. health officials reported Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Meningitis outbreak deaths rise to 19

(AP)—Health officials say four more people have died in the national meningitis outbreak, bringing the number of deaths to 19.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US meningitis cases climb to 205 as outbreak worsens

Fungal meningitis tied to a contaminated steroid has affected 205 people in a worsening outbreak of the infection that has killed 15 people in the United States, officials said Sunday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0