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Meningitis outbreaks are responsible for at least 64 deaths across the nation, and federal officials have now arrested managers of the company that produced tainted drugs. How could this happen?

While developing drugs to cure Ebola is crucial to end the current epidemic, a vaccine that prevents the infection altogether is the end-game for viral outbreaks - a way to protect healthcare workers on the front lines a...

Early or late start of menstrual cycle may be linked to stroke or heart disease in women. Not many women suffer from early or late start of menstrual cycle.

If there's ever a time to boost morale in West Africa, this would be it. UN's Ban Ki-moon is set to visit Ebola-stricken countries, personally assessing the global crisis.

Supreme Court declines to review a lower court decision that would block an abortion law in Arizona. The issue involves the use of mifepristone, also known as RU-486, which is an abortion-inducing drug.

Three quarters of diagnosed syphilis cases in the U.S. were men who have sexual relationship with other men. Experts cited reasons why gay and bisexual men have increased risks for this STD.

Ultrasounds are an integral part of ensuring fetal development is on track. But the FDA warns parents against getting more than what's necessary due to potential health risks to the mother and the baby.

A study confirms that breathing is an important part of weight loss, and it is actually the person's lungs that are the main excretory organ for losing weight. Exercise, however, is still necessary.

Title: Health Tip: Pack Essentials for Outdoor ExerciseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Guinea Pigs Can Be Source of Serious Strep InfectionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Timing of First Period Tied to Women's Later Heart Risk: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: When Gas Prices Go Up, So Do Motorcycle Accidents, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Outreach Program May Help Poorer Smokers QuitCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: New Test Estimates Risk of Heart DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Feel Younger Than Your Age? It May Help You Live LongerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Male Ebola Survivors Should Use Condoms for at Least 3 Months, Experts SayCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Doctors Aren't Discussing Sex With Heart Attack SurvivorsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Indoor Tanning Tied to Burns, Fainting, Eye Injuries: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Alcohol Before Bedtime Won't Help Your Sleep, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Protect Children During HolidaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: FDA Approves Blood Test That Gauges Heart Attack RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Antimicrobial peptides are a distinctive class of potent, broad-spectrum antibiotics produced by the body's innate immune system -- the first line of defense against disease-causing microbes.