Ebola

A doctor who was treating Ebola patients in Africa suddenly found himself in a scary situation: He was accidently stuck with a needle that had been used on a patient.

People who survive Ebola often experience temporary health problems as a result of their battle with the disease, experts say.

The Ebola virus may still be able to cause disease a week after a person's death, a new study suggests.

Doctors who take care of very sick Ebola patients may feel socially isolated, but surprisingly, they may not feel more stressed, a new study from Germany suggests.

The Ebola outbreak in Liberia could be largely brought to an end by June — if the country stays on track with getting a high percentage of the people who are ill to hospitals, a new study predicts.

A vaccine against the Ebola virus is urgently needed, and several companies are racing to test their experimental vaccines in an effort to halt the spread of the deadly viral disease.

There has been dramatic improvement in the fight against Ebola in some parts of West Africa, however, in other places, much work needs to be done, U.S. health officials said today (Dec. 22).