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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Former patients of Corning Hospital are suing the hospital and Guthrie Healthcare System, the hospital’s parent company.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The Chicago Board of Education approved a policy last week that requires sexual education to be taught to students beginning in kindergarten.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  These superbugs are common germs that have become extremely resistant to treatment with antibiotics.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  New York lawmakers have passed legislation that would require minors to get parental consent for body piercings other than their ears.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Many people think we can't get sick from our pets, but new studies are showing that people can actually contract some pretty dangerous infections from pet food. Simply feeding your pet in your kitchen could put you or your family at risk.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  When Jason Dudinec suddenly started washing his hands and touching things ritually, his parents knew something wasn't right.

Friday, June 24, 2011  A new poll, which surveyed parents of elementary school students, finds not all parents have their kids shower before swimming in the pool.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  A former Lieutenant Governor of New York is accusing many hospitals of resorting to "fecal milkshakes" rather than rigorous hygiene to combat "c-diff."

Friday, September 03, 2010  A new report out this week from the Department of Health is showing an 18% reduction in infections.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  The state Health Department says hospitals across New York reduced the number of post-surgical and blood-stream infections between 2007 and 2009, saving millions of dollars in health care costs.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  Cases declined about 16 percent between 2005 and 2008 in nine major urban areas.