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Chronic fatigue syndrome appears to be linked to specific changes in a person's immune system

Distinct Immune Changes Seen in Patients With Chronic Fatigue Sx

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Researchers saw evidence only in first three years of disease; findings could lead to early test
Addicts' use of a powerful painkiller is driving a large HIV outbreak in Indiana

Use of Injected Opioid Tied to HIV Outbreak in Indiana

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Addicts using tainted needles to inject the prescription opioid oxymorphone
Emulsifiers used to improve food texture and to extend shelf life might increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease and metabolic syndrome

Experimental Research Targets Emulsifiers in Food

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Study in mice suggests changes might raise risk of bowel diseases and metabolic syndrome
Young children are at increased risk of becoming seriously ill with pneumonia -- but unlike in years past

Incidence of Viral Pneumonia Up in Young Children

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66 percent of pneumonia cases in more than 2,000 children studied caused by viruses alone
In 26 U.S. tuberculosis outbreaks the initial source case-patients had long incubation periods and were characterized by substance abuse

Characteristics of Tuberculosis Source Cases Identified

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Source-case patients have long infectious periods; most report substance abuse, homelessness, prison
U.S. recommendations against the prostate-specific antigen test for prostate cancer might have prompted a small but measurable increase in the number of higher-risk cases diagnosed recently

ASCO: High-Risk Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Up Since New PSA Recs

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Researchers report 3 percent annual rise in intermediate- and high-risk cases
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer that started on the left side may be more likely to survive than those whose disease originated on the right side

Location of Colorectal Cancer Factors Into Survival

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Poorer outcome seen in study when tumor began on the organ's right side
There's new evidence that pre-exposure prophylaxis in the days before and after a sexual encounter with an HIV-infected partner can be effective prevention. Two new studies were presented Tuesday at the annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections

CROI: Support for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in HIV Prevention

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Research suggests tenofovir/emtricitabine doesn't need to be taken daily, but more study still needed
Patients with allergic rhinitis may have an increased risk of developing nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Nasal Allergies Tied to Increased Nasopharyngeal Cancer Risk

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Even higher risk seen for patients with repeated visits for allergic rhinitis
The water used to mix baby formula plays the biggest role in whether formula-fed babies are exposed to increased levels of arsenic

Water Used to Mix Baby Formula Plays Role in Arsenic Level

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Researchers find overall amounts low, but recommend testing privately supplied tap water