Health News
Measles Alert in the Lone Star State
Measles is a highly contagious disease that has become rare in the US. But outbreaks of the disease can still occur, often after a person becomes infected abroad and carries the disease back home. Now it appears that people in Texas are becoming infected with the virus.
Dengue in the US
Dengue fever is an illness spread through mosquito bites. Although the illness is common in certain regions of the world, it is a rare occurrence on US soil.
Tainted Tempeh
Salmonella , the notorious foodborne bacteria, is often associated with animal products like chicken or eggs. But a recent study from the CDC explored a new vehicle for the bacteria — a vegetarian meat substitute called tempeh .
Shipments of Cyclospora-Linked Salads Halted
The investigation into cases of cyclosporiasis (infection with the foodborne parasite Cyclospora ) continue this week as infection counts across the US rise.
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat HIV Infection
The US Food and Drug Administration today approved Tivicay ( dolutegravir ), a new drug to treat HIV-1 infection.
FDA Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All Products for Sterile Use from Specialty Compounding
The US Food and Drug Administration is alerting healthcare providers and patients of a voluntary nationwide recall of all products produced and distributed for sterile use by Specialty Compounding, LLC, Cedar Park, TX.
Cyclospora Sources Still at Large
Progress was made last week when officials pinned down a salad mix as the source of Cyclospora infections (called cyclosporiasis) in Iowa and Nebraska.
Do Probiotics Work for Diarrhea in the Hospital?
Several probiotic foods and beverages on the market claim to help with gut health. But do they really work for everyone?
Do Camels Hold the Key to MERS?
The MERS virus has been a big question mark for health officials around the globe. Many important questions still need to be answered about the new virus. Where did it come from? How does it spread? What steps will help prevent it?
Rapid Diagnostic Test to Detect Both HIV-1 Antigen and HIV-1/2 Antibodies
The US Food and Drug Administration today approved the first rapid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test for the simultaneous detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen as well as antibodies to both HIV-1 and HIV-2 in human serum, plasma, and venous or fingerstick whole blood specimens.