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August 9, 2016

Death of infant in Texas linked to Zika: state health officials

The recent death of an infant in the Houston area has been linked to the Zika virus, state health officials said on Tuesday.

August 9, 2016

Cayman Islands reports first locally transmitted Zika case: government

The first locally contracted case of the Zika virus has been confirmed in the Cayman Islands, the Caribbean nation's health department said.

August 9, 2016

New mom hits back at woman who body-shamed her at swimming pool

A Missouri woman who recently gave birth is hitting back at a stranger who shamed her for showing stretch marks at her local swimming pool.

August 9, 2016

Florida ranks highest on worst state to have a baby list

Americans pay the highest birthing costs in the world— with the average delivery costing $10,002, plus another $5,238 for a Cesarean section delivery.

August 8, 2016

Doc: Microcephaly just 'tip of the iceberg' with Zika

With health officials struggling to eradicate the mosquitoes spreading Zika in Miami, many are concerned that the battle against the virus may soon hit their home.

August 8, 2016

Doctors should offer women birth control right after babies arrive, group says

Women should have the chance to get long-acting birth control like intrauterine devices (IUDs) before they leave the hospital with a new baby, a leading group of U.S. obstetricians recommends.

August 5, 2016

With birth control scarce, women in Venezuela turn to sterilization

Add another problem to the catastrophe gripping Venezuela: women opting to sterilize themselves rather than bring a new life into the chaos.

August 5, 2016

Survey sheds light on sperm donors who connect with recipients online

A new survey of men who use online sperm donation sites sheds light on their motivations, preferences and experiences with donation.

August 5, 2016

New York attorney general says fake Zika protection claims swiftly dropped

New York state's top prosecutor said on Thursday six companies have agreed to stop marketing products with claims that they can protect users from the mosquito-born Zika virus, just a day after his office sent them cease-and-desist letters.

August 5, 2016

Aerial spraying for Miami mosquitoes showing success, says CDC

DORAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Florida began aerial spraying on Thursday to kill mosquitoes in a Miami neighborhood with the first U.S. spread of the Zika virus that can cause a rare but devastating birth defect.