Sharp Drop in U.S. Life Expectancy Rankings by 2040
U.S. expected to fall from 43rd in 2016 to 64th by 2040, with an average life expectancy of 79.8
WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Not a Global Emergency
There have been 181 confirmed cases, including 104 deaths, so far in the outbreak
Seven-Day Metronidazole Better for Trichomoniasis Tx in Women
Women in the seven-day-dose group less likely to be positive at test of cure versus single-dose group
Giving Flu Shots in Pharmacies Could Up Vaccination Coverage
Reduction in influenza cases, deaths, costs by adding pharmacies during influenza epidemics
CDC Warns of Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Raw Chicken
92 people in 29 states sickened so far; 21 hospitalizations; no deaths reported
CDC Warns of Polio-Like Virus Striking More U.S. Children
127 cases reported in 22 states so far this year with 62 confirmed as acute flaccid myelitis
Population Density, Structure Impact Length of Flu Season
Larger cities with higher base transmission potentials have more diffuse influenza epidemics
Active Pharmaceuticals ID’d in >700 Dietary Supplements
More than 20 percent of the 776 adulterated products contained more than one unapproved ingredient
American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 5-10
The American College of Gastroenterology's 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 5...
Number of Children Not Receiving Vaccines Slightly Increased
However, coverage with most recommended vaccines among children aged 19 to 35 months stable, high
