Zika Virus: What Happened When
For decades, Zika was considered a mild virus that rarely made people ill. Suddenly it seems to be causing serious problems and is spreading across the Americas. Here's the latest news.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Kids With Ebola, Bird Flu Or TB? Texas Children's Hospital Will Be Ready
A pediatric hospital in Houston is opening a new biocontainment wing — the first in the U.S. designed for children. Kids will even get dolls sporting mini versions of "spacesuits" doctors wear.
Using Both Quit Lines And Websites Helps Smokers Stop
Every state offers quit lines and other aids to help smokers end the habit. Using both telephone and online aids works best, a study finds.
Nurse Nina Pham To Be Transferred To NIH For Ebola Treatment
The first of two nurses who became infected after treating an Ebola patient at a Dallas hospital will be moved to a "high-level containment" facility at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland.
Dire Predictions On Ebola's Spread From Top Health Organizations
The World Health Organization warns of more than 20,000 cases by early November if help doesn't arrive quickly in West Africa. The CDC projects 1.4 million cases by late January.
Even With $100 Million, WHO Says It Will Take Months To Control Ebola
The WHO has called for donations to help contain the outbreak. But money is just the first step. The challenges run from finding the right staff to prepping neighboring countries just in case.