January 26, 2016 Scary Zika virus might be spread through sex, too The Zika virus spreading panic across Latin America may be spread by more than mosquitoes, experts warn.
January 26, 2016 Rio, Brazil, says it's on guard against Zika virus The more than 3,000 health inspectors in Rio de Janeiro are stepping up inspections for mosquito breeding areas near the city's Carnival sites as part of a bid to stem the spread of Zika, a virus linked to a rare birth defect, city hall said in a statement sent Monday.
January 26, 2016 UN: Zika virus link to small-head condition 'circumstantial' The World Health Organization says it suspects a link between the mosquito-borne Zika virus and a rare birth defect that gives babies abnormally small heads but says so far the evidence is circumstantial.
January 26, 2016 Health minister: Brazil is 'losing battle' against mosquito Brazilian newspapers say the country's health minister has acknowledged the country is "badly losing the battle" against the mosquito that transmits Zika, a virus linked to a rare birth defect.
January 26, 2016 Elite athletes try a new training tactic: More vitamin D Professional and college sports teams think they have found a cutting-edge advantage hidden in one of the most basic nutrients: vitamin D. With millions of dollars at stake, elite teams are tracking player health more precisely than ever to make sure their athletes keep playing.
January 26, 2016 What to know about the tropical Zika virus in Latin America A rare tropical disease is spreading in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
January 26, 2016 Heart attack causes and symptoms are different in women The causes of heart attacks and the warning symptoms that can signal the need for immediate medical attention are different in women than in men, according to a scientific statement issued today by the American Heart Association.
January 25, 2016 Dr. Manny: What took so long for CDC to sound alarm on Zika? I remain very critical of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its director, Dr. Tom Frieden.
January 25, 2016 Most child and adolescent deaths still preventable Worldwide deaths among children and adolescents have declined since 1990, but the vast majority are still preventable.
January 25, 2016 Some colorectal cancers found before screening starts at age 50 One in seven colon and rectal cancers in the U.S. are now diagnosed in patients younger than age 50, which is when people are advised to begin routine screenings for these tumors, a new study finds.