November 16, 2016 Several countries impose import restrictions on German poultry over bird flu Several countries have placed import restrictions on German poultry following outbreaks of bird flu in the country, German authorities said on Wednesday.
November 16, 2016 Expect more bird flu cases in Europe and in the US, OIE says More outbreaks of a severe strain of bird flu in Europe are likely to occur in the next few weeks as wild birds believed to transmit the virus migrate southward, the deputy head of the world animal health body said on Tuesday.
November 16, 2016 Diet sodas might not raise diabetes risk Drinking colas and other sugary drinks is tied to an increased risk of so-called pre-diabetes, a precursor to full-blown disease, but diet soda is not, a recent study suggests.
November 15, 2016 Patients with a 'medical home' more likely to take their meds People with common chronic diseases may be more likely to take their medication regularly when they're treated at a patient-centered practice known as a medical home, according to a new U.S. study.
November 14, 2016 Depression becoming more common among US teens The number of U.S. adolescents and young adults with untreated depression may be on the rise, a recent study suggests.
November 14, 2016 Patrons, staff at Washington homeless shelter sickened by norovirus Patrons and staff at a homeless shelter in Spokane have been sickened by norovirus.
November 14, 2016 Yemen's suspected cholera cases double to 4,000-plus: WHO Yemen is at risk of a significant cholera outbreak with the number of suspected cases doubling within 12 days to over 4,000, the World Health Organization said.
November 11, 2016 13 cases of mumps now confirmed at SUNY New Paltz Thirteen cases of mumps have now been confirmed at the State University of New York at New Paltz.
November 11, 2016 Vasectomies not linked to higher prostate cancer risk Having a vasectomy doesn't increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer or dying from it, a Canadian study suggests.
November 11, 2016 Libraries can be a health lifeline for people most at risk Public libraries can provide vital support for people at high risk for health problems such as new immigrants and people dealing with homelessness, mental illness and substance use, say U.S. researchers.