March 14, 2016 FDA asks for more studies on Bayer's Essure birth control device The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked German drugmaker Bayer AG to conduct further studies on its controversial birth control device, Essure, and recommended that the product label contains the most restrictive type of warning.
March 14, 2016 Mosquitoes' rapid spread poses threat beyond Zika As the world focuses on Zika's rapid advance in the Americas, experts warn the virus that originated in Africa is just one of a growing number of continent-jumping diseases carried by mosquitoes threatening swathes of humanity.
March 14, 2016 High blood pressure and hard labor may boost heart attack risk - Women with high blood pressure and physically demanding jobs are much more likely to have heart attacks than peers who are less active at work and have normal blood pressure, a recent study suggests.
March 14, 2016 Brazil's mothers left to raise microcephaly babies alone Ianka Barbosa was 7 months pregnant when she found out her child had microcephaly.
March 14, 2016 New range of serious fetal abnormalities linked to Zika: study Fetuses in 29 percent of pregnant women with Zika virus infection were found to have a range of severe abnormalities, according to preliminary results from a small study that raised new concerns about the potential link between Zika and serious birth defects.
March 13, 2016 10 pregnancy tips your doctor won't tell you Whether you’re a first-time mom or pregnant with your third baby, your doctor probably has talked to you about what to eat and what to avoid, why exercise is important and what tests you’ll need.
March 11, 2016 New Zika study finds grave outcomes for some pregnant women Some pregnant women with Zika virus tend not to fare well, and neither do their fetuses, a new study finds
March 11, 2016 Two US soldiers in South America contracted, recovered from Zika Two U.S. soldiers serving in South America contracted Zika but have fully recovered and returned to duty, while a third, pregnant service member left the region early for fear of contracting the virus, a top U.S. commander said on Thursday.
March 11, 2016 Woman shares photo to show warning sign of breast cancer Kylie Armstrong of Melbourne, Australia took a brave step last Monday when she posted a public photo on Facebook showing her breast.