Doctors urged to stop giving antibiotics for colds, flu

Antibiotics won't help a common cold or cough, but many patients ask for them

• Jan 19, 2016

Zika virus confirmed in U.S. patient

Mosquito-borne virus has been linked to birth defects in Brazil

• Jan 12, 2016

10 sneaky sources of too much salt in your diet

90 percent of Americans consume too much sodium, and you may not realize how much is in these foods

• Jan 11, 2016

E-cigarette ads reach millions of children and teens

CDC experts say e-cigarette use is soaring among youth, but communities can fight the trend

• Jan 5, 2016

Pill could stop HIV "in my generation"

Efforts to spread the word about PrEP treatment, which could "dramatically" reduce new cases of HIV

• Jan 4, 2016

Mosquito-borne Zika virus raises fears of birth defects

Rapidly spreading virus is detected in Puerto Rico; outbreak in Brazil has mothers "almost panicky"

• Jan 1, 2016

Country where Ebola outbreak began reaches milestone

Despite positive news in Guinea, "We definitely cannot let our guard down"

• Dec 29, 2015

New norovirus strain found amid recent outbreaks

News of the new strain comes as California health officials warn that outbreaks are increasing

• Dec 25, 2015

More twins, fewer teen moms in latest birth stats

New report marks some significant changes in American birth patterns

• Dec 23, 2015

Chipotle eyed in outbreak of different E. coli strain

Shares of the restaurant chain fall to 52-week low after the CDC reported the latest development

• Dec 21, 2015

Dems renew push to reverse gun violence research ban

Congress has restricted the CDC from using federal funds to "advocate or promote gun control" since 1996

• Dec 2, 2015

New diabetes cases drop for first time in decades

After tripling over the last quarter century, a deadly trend shows signs of progress

• Dec 1, 2015

Who should be taking the HIV prevention pill?

Experts say many of the people who could benefit from the medication aren't getting it

• Dec 1, 2015

Nearly half of US homes use cellphones only

A new report looks at just how many Americans are cutting the cord on landlines

• Dec 1, 2015

Abortion rates in the U.S. continue to decline

Experts say drop in abortions could be because of factors such as the better use of birth control and the lingering effects of the economic recession

• Nov 25, 2015

Latest autism numbers may not add up

CDC issues another estimate of number of kids with the disorder, but it differs significantly with that of a leading advocacy group

• Nov 13, 2015

Women overtake men in U.S. obesity rates

Health officials thought obesity rates might be leveling off, but a new report has bad news

• Nov 12, 2015

Women dying from overdoses at alarming rate: CDC

A new report says women are dying from overdoses of prescription painkillers at an alarming rate

• Jul 3, 2013

Toddler dies from E. coli after visiting Maine fair

The CDC is investigating a possible link between the deadly infection and animals at the fair's petting zoo

• Oct 7, 2015

Wyoming woman dies of rabies after being bitten by bat

Officials are tracking down people who've had contact with woman who was believed to be state's first confirmed human rabies case

• Oct 7, 2015

Hospitals offer more breastfeeding help for new moms

A growing number of U.S. babies are born in "baby friendly" hospitals

• Oct 6, 2015

Rare Q fever outbreak hits U.S. medical tourists

Five Americans got sick after controversial overseas treatment involving sheep cell injections

• Oct 1, 2015

Another cruise ship returns early with ill passengers

A Caribbean Princess cruise has docked in Houston one day earlier than planned

• Jan 30, 2014

Cruise passengers finally home after nearly 700 fell ill

Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas returned to port in northern New Jersey after passengers and crew members became ill

• Jan 29, 2014

Protecting yourself against illness on cruise ships

Gastrointestinal illnesses like norovirus can run rampant on cruise ships. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has tips to help you stay healthy.

• Jan 29, 2014

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