Dr. Kent Brantly: Lessons Learned From Fighting Ebola
"We run the risk of going from hysteria to a sense of indifference," says the now-recovered physician. "And I think that is even more dangerous than our fear."
Health & Safety
Tennessee Governor Moves To Expand Medicaid Coverage
Following the lead of two other Republican governors, Tennessee's Gov. Bill Haslam is moving to expand Medicaid in his state, using federal funds from the Affordable Care Act.
Poo And You: A Journey Into The Guts Of A Microbiome
Quick and inexpensive genetic sequencing is offering a glimpse of the microbes inhabiting our bodies. One woman volunteered to have her microbes cataloged. Her mom, husband and dog did, too.
Alaska's Governor Eager To Expand Medicaid
The state's last top guy was hostile to Obamacare. But Gov. Bill Walker, an independent, sees Medicaid expansion as a cost-effective no-brainer. Can he convince Republicans in Alaska's legislature?
The U.S. Has A Surgeon General, For The First Time In 17 Months
A job that's been open in President Obama's administration since July of 2013 was finally filled Monday, as the Senate voted to confirm Vivek Murthy as America's new surgeon general.
Endless Ebola Epidemic? That's The 'Risk We Face Now,' CDC Says
Dr. Thomas Frieden visits West Africa this week to assess the fight against Ebola. His goal? Figure out how to keep the disease from turning into a permanent problem.
Small Businesses Drop Coverage As Health Law Offers Alternatives
Subsidies created by the health law to help workers buy their own coverage and steady increases in companies' insurance costs have made it easier for them to decide to discontinue health insurance.
Gritty Ganta: The Liberian Town That Can't Catch A Break
Bedraggled Ganta sprawls over red-dirt hills. Buildings destroyed in the civil war have not been rebuilt. And now the border town is suffering again in the battle against Ebola.
From Potatoes To Salty Fries In School: Congress Tweaks Food Rules
The giant federal spending bill that's expected to go to a vote Thursday will give schools some flexibility in implementing nutrition standards. Also a winner: the potato lobby.
Does Snoring Leave Tots More Vulnerable To Childhood Obesity?
Young kids who don't get enough shut-eye, or who are noisy breathers when they doze, are more likely to have weight issues as adolescents, a British study suggests.