Health News

Ebola Vaccine Headed to West Africa
As new cases of Ebola in Liberia begin to wane, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has dispatched its first shipment of an experimental Ebola vaccine in an effort to put a stop to the spread of the virus.
Experts Urge Parents to Vaccinate Kids for Measles
A group of US pediatricians has called for parents to get their children vaccinated for measles in response to an outbreak that began in Disneyland in California last December.
Healthy Life May Help Heart Health More Than Pills
Before reaching for the medicine cabinet, consider cleaning up your diet — it may save your life.
Male Infertility Procedure Up, but Not Birth Rate
For many men who are infertile, a procedure called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) offers a way to have a child. While more couples are using this method, it may not improve upon the more common in vitro fertilization.
This Surprising Factor May Be Tied to Celiac Disease Risk
More money, more problems, as the saying goes. Could celiac disease be one of those problems?
Diet Made a Difference in Diabetes for Minority Women
A healthy diet can make a big difference in diabetes risk — and that difference may be even bigger for women who are Asian, Black or Hispanic.
New MS Treatment: Big Hope from Little Cells
A new treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) may offer hope to patients where there was none before.
It's a Virtual World: Kids' Screen Time Limits May Be Too Strict
Tablets, smartphones, computers, TVs — sometimes it feels like a screen-crazy world. As children use more screens in their daily lives, guidelines on their limits may need to be reconsidered.
Premature Babies Beating the Odds
Premature babies are beating the odds — more and more are going home from the hospital after they're born.
Birth Control Tied to Slight Health Risk
Hormonal birth control methods are a routine part of many women's lives. And new evidence has tied them to a surprising condition.