Diseases/Viruses

H1N1 in November 2009 is declining in severity, says the CDC. H1N1 case count, as well as swine flu deaths in the U.S., have both decreased dramatically since last week.

Dec 8, 2009 - Jenny Evans

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing and with it comes increased opportunity to contract illnesses you've successfully avoided all year long.

Dec 6, 2009 - Amanda Rodriguez

The most recent official swine flu statistics from the World Health Organization. See a worldwide summary of swine flu for November 2009, broken down into regions.

Dec 5, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Nearly 1200 children are infected with HIV each day, many of whom end up as orphans - along with millions of other children who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS.

Dec 4, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Report from the World Health Organization and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS confirms that HIV infection rate has dropped significantly in past eight years.

Dec 3, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

The U.S. CDC's most recent statistics on swine flu deaths, influenza hospitalizations, and new information on oseltamivir-resistant strains of the H1N1 virus.

Dec 1, 2009 - Jenny Evans

The pain of a dog bite is extended for a month if rabies vaccinations are required. After a bite, seek medial attention to determine the necessity of rabies shots.

Nov 30, 2009 - Mistie Shaw

The World Health Organization provides valuable information about HIV/AIDS - one of the most significant public health challenges across the globe.

Nov 29, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

The most recent official swine flu statistics, H1N1 deaths, plus information on a new H1N1 mutation. Learn all that WHO has to report about swine flu for November 2009.

Nov 28, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Even as some health experts anticipate a decline in swine flu cases, the virus is changing in ways that raise concerns about further pandemic waves.

Nov 27, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Handshaking, hugs, kisses, and travel will be the norm during the busy holiday season. How can the spread of swine flu, seasonal flu, and other illnesses be avoided?

Nov 25, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Get the latest official data on swine flu, including the number of H1N1 deaths in the U.S., U.S. swine flu statistics, and overall H1N1 activity in the United States.

Nov 23, 2009 - Jenny Evans

The World Health Organization continues to monitor H1N1 worldwide and has noted a mutation. At the moment there appears to be no additional need for alarm.

Nov 22, 2009 - Christopher Clayton

Keep up to speed with the most recent worldwide swine flu statistics available. Assess swine flu threat around the world and see what's new with H1N1 in November 2009.

Nov 22, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Between the lineups of people, shortages of the swine flu vaccine and the controversy over its safety, the fight against the H1N1 flu may seem hopeless.

Nov 19, 2009 - Anja Pujic

Pneumonia is mostly what kills people who die from H1N1 infection. And there is a shot to prevent pneumonia. A Medical Advisory urges the vaccination for certain people.

Nov 19, 2009 - James Cooper

The flu, or influenza, is a highly contagious disease that affects the respiratory tract or the parts of the body which affect breathing.

Nov 17, 2009 - Rachel Dennis

Except in the immunocompromised and the foetus, cytomegalovirus stays hidden and seemingly harmless. However new research suggests involvement in hypertension.

Nov 16, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

Cases have been reported in several animal species. Transmission from animals to humans is possible, but so far has not been a problem.

Nov 15, 2009 - James Cooper

The winter months are a time of colds, flu and generally feeling run down. Taking measures to defend against germs and stress helps to prevent illness.

Nov 15, 2009 - Rachel Ricucci

Though this year's flu season is particularly deadly, H1N1 statistics from the American Center for Disease Control show that swine flu deaths in the U.S. are declining.

Nov 14, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Wet macular degeneration (AMD), the #1 cause of severe vision loss over age 50, is caused by abnormal vessel growth under the macula, the retina's central vision point.

Nov 14, 2009 - Sharon Perkins

The latest November 2009 swine flu update from WHO reports that H1N1 is steady or declining in many areas of the globe. Get the most recent H1N1 statistics here.

Nov 14, 2009 - Jenny Evans

The Centers for Disease Control has issued recommendations on how to recover from the novel H1N1 influenza virus and how to protect others from contracting the swine flu.

Nov 13, 2009 - Ronald G Falconberry

Influenza virus testing is not necessary in all cases, but can be helpful in determining treatment for the influenza pandemic.

Nov 12, 2009 - Renee Holmes