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June 10, 2016

No scientific basis for postponing Brazil Olympics due to Zika: minister

Brazil's Health Minister Ricardo Barros said on Friday there is no scientific basis for postponing the Olympics because of the Zika virus, explaining that lower temperatures and fewer mosquitoes reduced the chance of infection in August when the games will be held.

June 10, 2016

How accurate are fertility tracking apps?

Fertility-focused apps and websites that aim to figure out which days a woman is most likely to conceive may not be very accurate, according to a new study.

June 10, 2016

Combination of marijuana and tobacco in pregnancy may compound risks

Smoking both marijuana and tobacco during pregnancy may create greater health risks than cigarettes alone, according to a recent U.S. study.

June 9, 2016

14-pound baby nicknamed 'mini sumo wrestler' born in Kansas

A Kansas woman gave birth last week to a 14.4-pound baby, and the boy is making headlines for the quirky nickname his nurse reportedly gave him.

June 9, 2016

Mother pens touching letter to doctor who told her to abort child with Down syndrome

A Florida mother who said her doctor advised her to abort her child after detecting Down syndrome during a prenatal appointment has shared a photo of the girl mailing a letter to that same doctor.

June 9, 2016

Slovenia confirms first case of Zika virus

Slovenia has confirmed the first case of the Zika virus in the country in a person who had traveled in Latin America, the National Institute of Public Health said on Thursday.

June 8, 2016

Pregnant women may overestimate risk of some drugs

Pregnant women are often steering clear of drugs that might ease problems like nausea and urinary tract infections even though the treatments may be safe, a U.K. study suggests.

June 8, 2016

Baby born to brain-dead mother after almost 4 months

Doctors at a Lisbon hospital have delivered a baby almost four months after its mother was declared brain dead — a record for such cases in Portugal.

June 8, 2016

Minnesota deputy attends high school graduation of baby boy he delivered

Kyle Solle has been lifelong friends with David Eidsmo, but the pair’s story isn’t like most friends’.

June 8, 2016

4 preventive health services that could save for your life

Preventive care can save lives.