New research tested in rats suggests breast milk causes more cavities in infants and toddlers than cow milk. Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center, also find that cola, sucrose and honey are the worst fluids for young teeth.

Researchers advise parents to stop feeding babies sugary liquids from bottles, or sweetening water with honey, thought to be good for dental health, or letting babies fall asleep on the nipple

As hurricane season ends, flu season begins, and health officials are working towards ensuring those most vulnerable receive preventive shots.

Officials ensure manufacturing problems that caused shortages of flu shots last year have since been resolved

Anesthesiologists are recognized as having the most important job in the operating room. They are responsible for keeping you alive and breathing during an operation no matter how minor or serious the procedure might be.

In many hospitals, the task of selecting operating room music often falls to the anesthesiologist - and it's one many take seriously. Some patients and doctors say having an impressive music collection is even an effective marketing tool - a way an anesthesiologist can ensure being picked when a surgical team is being chosen

Health ministry officials announce Indonesia is suspected of having more than 50 cases of bird flu. While the announcement includes a reduction of the death rate from five to six, experts are weary of the possibility the H5N1 bird flu virus could set off a pandemic if it gains the ability to be passed easily among people.

Bird flu has killed 65 people in four Asian nations since late 2003 and has been found in birds throughout Russia and Europe. It has the ability to kill one out of every two infected people

A biotech firm that makes an inhaled flu vaccine is signing up with the U.S. government to try to create a version of its vaccine for avian flu.

Maryland-based MedImmune will work with top U.S. government flu experts to develop a new vaccine against the H5N1 avian flu, which has killed 65 people in Asia since 2003