Lifestyle changes cited as reason for gains, researchers say
Nine people remain under close scrutiny, including patient's family and some health care workers
But downside includes longer hospital stays, fewer days in hospice
Study found inability to distinguish odors predicted higher odds of dying over next 5 years
Standard depression treatment is less successful after a loved one dies, study finds
Decade-long study also finds firearm death rates twice as high in black people compared with whites
Those who are bereaved may be more likely to develop infections, researchers suggest
Latest count suggests outbreak in West Africa is starting to spread as fast as health experts had feared
Analysis of skeletal remains sheds light on fatal injuries English king suffered in battle over 500 years ago
Increases highest among whites, and people between 55 and 64
World Health Organization warns threat grows by the day
British researchers outline 9 critical components of hospital care
Doctors at Nebraska hospital where Dr. Rick Sacra is being treated said he has eaten ice cream
The hope is antibodies in the survivor's blood will help fight the often deadly virus in the recipient
Meanwhile, two American aid workers infected in West Africa continue treatments at U.S. hospitals
Unidentified doctor was flown out of West Africa after contracting deadly virus
Dr. Rick Sacra remains in stable condition at an isolation unit at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
Dr. Rick Sacra in stable condition at an isolation unit at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
Dr. Rick Sacra will be treated at an isolation unit at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
2 women got the inoculation, which is only being tested for safety at this point
World Health Organization says $600 million needed to contain the virus in West Africa
Window of opportunity to stop its spread closing, CDC and WHO say
All 18 rhesus monkeys infected with the virus survived after getting the experimental medication, researchers report
About 500 new infections reported across West Africa, including first case in Senegal
World Health Organization unveils $489 million plan to combat the outbreak in West Africa
But draft report still finds unacceptable scheduling problems, according to published report
People with chronic pain may use pot instead of narcotics, researchers suggest
Link could be due to faltering ability to carry out daily tasks, researchers say
Finding could be big gain against deadly pathogens like Ebola, Marburg, researchers say
Officials stress that transmission of virus requires direct contact with infected person
Study finds fatty, sugary foods raise risk of death linked to organ trouble
Those with no coverage or Medicaid were diagnosed later, less likely to be alive two years later
Expert offers tips on protecting small passengers from heat-related tragedies
Heat contributes to nearly one-third of those deaths, report finds
Study shows a benefit, but that tapers off after 5 servings per day
Timing of arrival at ER affects how quickly an angioplasty is done, research shows
Just 5 to 10 minutes a day seems to bring benefits, study says
Preventing older people from developing additional illnesses may boost life expectancy, researcher says
Odds of dying prematurely 50 percent higher in adults who'd lost a parent in childhood, researchers report
And women tend to fare worse than men, study finds
Deaths from AIDS-related causes, heart disease and liver disease have all dropped
Overuse of these drugs in hospice patients raises concerns about side effects, other issues
But, rate of brain attacks among those younger than 65 unchanged
Men with both conditions have worse survival odds, study contends
As weight climbs, so do related deaths from heart disease, diabetes and cancer, researchers say
And when they take drugs, chances of serious health outcomes rise even higher, researchers report
Study also found those who died from drinking-related causes lost roughly 30 years of life
Irregular heartbeat that causes some attacks is often tough to detect, doctors say
In rare instances, reactions are potentially life-threatening, agency says
Marijuana more common among younger drivers, prescription drugs among older drivers