September 6, 2016 WHO strengthens safe sex guidance when returning from Zika zones The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that men and women returning from areas where the Zika virus is actively spreading should practice safer sex or abstinence for 6 months, regardless of whether they are trying to conceive or showing symptoms.
September 6, 2016 Malaysia expects more Zika cases as virus spreads in Southeast Asia Malaysia is bracing for more Zika cases, officials said on Sunday, after detecting the first locally infected patient, which could further stretch a health system struggling with dengue, another mosquito-borne virus that can be fatal.
September 6, 2016 Singapore says will no longer isolate Zika patients Singapore will no longer isolate people who test positive for Zika or are suspected of carrying it as the number of cases of the mosquito-borne virus increases across the city-state, the health ministry said on Monday.
September 6, 2016 Perceptions of pregnancy during medical training are changing Trainee doctors are finding a more supportive attitude from superiors and colleagues toward their pregnancies, a small study suggests.
September 6, 2016 4 health rumors you need to stop believing Just like old habits, old medical rumors are hard to shake.
September 4, 2016 7 health mistakes all pregnant women make You already know you should eat healthy, exercise and keep your prenatal care appointments, but when it comes to other decisions you might have misconceptions about your pregnancy health.
September 1, 2016 Study finds strong link between Zika and Guillain-Barre A comparison of rates of Guillain-Barre syndrome before and after Zika arrived in seven countries has found a strong association between the virus and the illness, researchers from the Pan American Health Organization said on Wednesday.
August 31, 2016 Study: Ohio's abortion pill law led to worse health outcomes A study suggests Ohio's restrictions on the so-called abortion pill led to a higher rate of side effects, more doctor visits and additional medical treatment for patients.
August 31, 2016 UK clinic: Couple must adopt child they conceived via IVF A hospital in the United Kingdom has reportedly told a couple who conceived their child through in vitro fertilization (IVF) that they must now adopt that child because the mother incorrectly completed preliminary legal forms for the procedure.
August 31, 2016 Utah woman delivers surprise baby after being told she was barren A Utah woman who suffered multiple seizures Sunday was shocked to learn a pregnancy was the source because doctors told her previously that she was barren.