August 31, 2016 3 new cases of local Zika transmission in Florida, officials say Florida health officials on Tuesday said they were investigating three new Zika virus cases likely stemming from local mosquito bites in Miami-Dade County, including two cases outside of the known areas of active transmission.
August 30, 2016 Singapore confirms 26 more local transmission Zika cases: media Singapore confirmed 26 more cases of locally-transmitted Zika infections on Tuesday, bringing the tally to 82, local media reported, citing the health ministry and National Environment Agency.
August 30, 2016 Folic acid associated with reduced risk of congenital heart defects, study finds While it’s advised that pregnant women and those considering becoming pregnant consume folic acid supplements to prevent neural tube defects in a fetus, a new study has found that consuming the B vitamin is also associated with reduced rates of congenital heart defects.
August 30, 2016 Australia, Taiwan, South Korea issue travel warnings for Singapore Australia, Taiwan and South Korea advised pregnant women and those attempting to get pregnant to avoid travel to Singapore after an outbreak of the Zika virus infected more than 50 people in the city-state.
August 30, 2016 Adult mosquitoes can pass Zika to their offspring, study suggests Adult female mosquitoes can pass the Zika virus along to their offspring, U.S. researchers said on Monday, a finding that makes clear the need for pesticide programs that kill both adult mosquitoes and their eggs.
August 29, 2016 Singapore confirms first case of locally transmitted Zika virus Singapore has confirmed its first case of a locally-transmitted Zika virus, which has been linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect, in Brazil, the health ministry said.
August 26, 2016 FDA advises Zika screening for all US blood centers WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration wants all U.S. blood banks to start screening for Zika virus, a major expansion intended to protect the nation's blood supply from the mosquito-borne disease.
August 26, 2016 Exposure to 9/11 disaster tied to low birth weight, preterm delivery For years following the events of September 11, 2001 in lower Manhattan, the disaster and its aftermath may have affected women and their babies who were not even conceived yet, according to a new study.
August 26, 2016 Lifelike baby dolls not effective birth control, study finds A weekend spent mothering a robot baby to mirror the “real experience” of parenting is meant to discourage teenage girls from getting pregnant.
August 25, 2016 Woman hits back at critics who think her C-section offered a 'convenient' birth New mom Raye Lee has a message for critics who think giving birth via C-section is easier than vaginal birth, and her defense is going viral on Facebook.