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Ditmire: Two new trials of an Ebola vaccine are underway and so far volunteers have not reported any adverse reactions. Studies in the US and UK should be…

Dr. Karin James discusses how handwriting affects kids' brain development, as discussed in this NY Times story.Lewis: You have a very special interest in…

Dr. Kent Brantly, an American Ebola survivor, tells NPR what it was like to suffer from the deadly and "humiliating" disease.

The most common type of hospital-associated infection may be preventable with a vaccine, new research in mice suggests.The experimental vaccine, developed…

With ear probes, infrared cameras and laser beams pointed at your forehead, airports around the world are trying to stop infected passengers before they board a plane.

Health leaders now say the Ebola epidemic is growing exponentially. That means, if nothing changes in the next few weeks, we could see at least 60,000 Ebola cases by the end of 2014.

Surveys show Americans would prefer not to die in a hospital. Yet, in New York City, the majority of people do. But the reason is not simple.

Thistle extract, carrot dye and fair trade labels aren't just for tea. Condoms with fair trade and vegan certifications are moving into a market dominated by Trojan and Durex.

Chronic stress can lead to heart disease, cancer and other health problems. A study shows it doesn't matter if the stress comes from major life events or minor hassles. Time to take a deep breath?

The "Sound Medicine" show for Sept. 28, 2014 includesThe ethical issues surrounding Ebola, and how they are evolving Radio in West Africa may be the key…