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Outbreaks February 5, 2015

Missouri restaurant may have exposed thousands to hepatitis

A single worker at a Red Robin restaurant may have exposed up to 5,000 people to hepatitis A, warn health officials in Springfield, Mo.

Foodborne Illness January 13, 2015

New HIV case spurs another porn moratorium

The advocacy group for the adult film industry has called for another moratorium on filming after an actor tested positive for HIV for the third time this year. 

Foodborne Illness January 13, 2015

Holiday 'cannibal sandwiches' sicken Wisconsin residents

"Cannibal sandwiches," an appetizer featuring raw, lean ground beef served on cocktail bread, may be a Wisconsin tradition, but they are not safe, health officials said, noting that more than a dozen people became ill after consuming them last holiday season.

Foodborne Illness November 20, 2014

AIDS, Malaria Recognized as Global Health Issues

People across the globe are dealing with tenacious diseases that cut across borders, and the first step to finding a solution is identifying the biggest problems. Here is a guide to the world’s most pressing global health issues, as reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):

Foodborne Illness November 20, 2014

Treatment Prevents HIV From Escalating to AIDS

First discovered in 1981, AIDS has taken the lives of over 25 million people, and the World Health Organization today classifies HIV as a global pandemic. While there is no cure for HIV and AIDS, antiretroviral drugs have turned the prognosis of the disease from fatal to manageable. Here is a guide to understanding the cause and treatment of HIV and AIDS: