Researchers published the results of a new study on Friday and it reveals information that could save your life or that of a loved one. In their findings health officials say treatment should be offered to all people with a particular rare lung condition, regardless of whether or not they show symptoms of it.

The research, published online in the journal Thorax, suggests that all patients with abnormal blood vessels in their lungs known as pulmonary arteriovenous malformations ('pulmonary AVMs') might benefit from potentially life-saving treatment to block off the malformed blood vessels or possibly be victim of a stroke

The recent outbreak of staph infections in schools throughout the country is serving to bring to the spotlight the importance of routine, thorough cleaning and targeted disinfection of buildings where a large number of people constantly live, work or play. This includes schools, office buildings and hospitals. Researchers and health officials are going on the offensive and stressing to the public that bacteria and viruses such as salmonella, E. Coli, influenza and staph can be brought into the home and live on hard surfaces such as kitchen and bathroom counters, doorknobs and stair rails, it is important to clean and disinfect the home using the proper products as well.

Health officials are not the only ones reacting to the deadly outbreak of viral diseases. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) said Sunday he will introduce legislation next week to improve the prevention and treatment of infections, especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA

The recent outbreak of staph infections in schools throughout the country is serving to bring to the spotlight the importance of routine, thorough cleaning and targeted disinfection of buildings where a large number of people constantly live, work or play. This includes schools, office buildings and hospitals. Researchers and health officials are going on the offensive and stressing to the public that bacteria and viruses such as salmonella, E. Coli, influenza and staph can be brought into the home and live on hard surfaces such as kitchen and bathroom counters, doorknobs and stair rails, it is important to clean and disinfect the home using the proper products as well.

Chris Cathcart, President of the Consumer Specialty Products Association said, "Hand washing is an important deterrent to disease transmission, but disinfecting cleaning products kill bacteria and viruses that soap and water alone will not

With the recent rise in deadly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, outbreaks in schools and other community settings nationwide, health officials are reminding us to all to be mindful of germs and cleanliness. The recent MRSA outbreaks has also brought the issue of hospital hygiene to the forefront.

Staph bacteria are normally present on the skin and in the nose of many healthy people without causing any health problems. However, if staph enters the body through cuts or abrasions on the skin, it can cause an infection. MRSA is a form of staph that is resistant to certain antibiotic treatments like methicillin

With the onset of "Hospital Infection Prevention Week" across the country, Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, is calling on hospitals nationwide to disclose their hand washing compliance rates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers proper hand hygiene to be the single most important factor in protecting patients from hospital acquired infections, which kill nearly 100,000 Americans every year.

"Clean hands save lives," says Lisa McGiffert, Director of Consumers Union's Stop Hospital Infections campaign . McGiffert continues, "Unfortunately, most hospitals have a poor track record when it comes to making sure caregivers are protecting patients from infections by cleaning their hands properly