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Stillborn Without Brain In Brazil Adds To Zika Concerns

By Peter R - Feb 27, 2016 08:10 PM EST

The case study of a premature newborn without brain and fluid filled cavities hints at zika connection.

First Uterus Transplant Spurs Male Pregnancy Talk

By Peter R - Feb 27, 2016 08:12 PM EST

A 26-year-old woman with uterine infertility was transplanted with a donor womb that would enable her to carry a fetus.

Johnson And Johnson Loses Battle In Lawsuit Against Woman Accusing Baby Powder Causes Ovarian Cancer

By Jenn Loro - Feb 26, 2016 10:31 AM EST

A jury verdict awards $72 million for compensatory and punitive damages to the family of a woman who died from ovarian cancer allegedly linked to Johnson & Johnson talcum powder use.

Johnson & Johnson will pay $72M in Ovarian Cancer Case tied to Talcum Powder

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 24, 2016 02:07 PM EST

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $72 million in a case involving its talcum powder and ovarian cancer.

Joint U.S. and Brazil Teams Begin Study into Zika-Microcephaly Link

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 23, 2016 12:46 PM EST

Health official from the United States and Brazil have begun their joint efforts to study the link between the Zika virus and microcephaly.

Study says there was a ‘Charlie Sheen Effect’ on HIV Awareness

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 22, 2016 04:11 PM EST

Charlie Sheen's story about his journey with HIV helped increase awareness, a new study says.

1 In 3 US Adults Do Not Sleep Enough: CDC

By Peter R - Feb 20, 2016 02:57 PM EST

Hawaiians were more likely to report not getting adequate sleep. The CDC recommended lifestyle changes to improve sleep duration and quality.

Study: Zika Virus lasts in Man’s Semen for Two Months

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 13, 2016 11:38 AM EST

A case study involving a British man found that Zika virus can last in semen for two months.

Brazil, U.S. Reach Agreement on Production of Zika Vaccine

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 11, 2016 04:17 PM EST

Brazil and a U.S. research hospital in Texas have signed an agreement to create a Zika vaccine.

CDC Says Sex Can Spread Zika. Asks Infected Men To Use Condoms

By Peter R - Feb 06, 2016 05:44 PM EST

The health agency also suggested that couples abstain from any form of insertive sexual contact during pregnancy

Sex Implicated In US's First Zika Transmission

By Peter R - Feb 03, 2016 10:06 AM EST

The infected person is believed to have contracted the virus from another who has a history of travel to Venezuela

Airlines, Cruise Ships Offer Refunds due to Zika Virus

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 29, 2016 04:38 PM EST

Airlines and cruise ships are offering refunds and rebookings at no extra cost for pregnant women who bought fares to regions where Zika has been confirmed.

Flint Water Crisis Prompts Class Action Lawsuits Vs City

By Jenn Loro - Jan 29, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Flint’s ongoing water crisis has got angry residents teaming up with advocacy groups in class action lawsuits against the city government for incompetent handling of the situation and mismanagement.

Panel Says Doctors should screen for Depression in Pregnant Women, New Mothers

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 26, 2016 03:52 PM EST

Doctors should start screening all adults including pregnant women and new mothers for depression, the USPSTF recommended in its latest guidelines.

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