February 10, 2016 Zika, disease of the poor, may not change abortion in Brazil Six months pregnant with her first child, Eritania Maria has a rash and a mild fever, symptoms of the Zika virus linked to brain deformities in newborn children in Brazil.
February 9, 2016 The truth about 5 common contraception myths Getting information about contraception on the internet can be misleading and inaccurate. Dr. Manny sits down with urogynecologist, Dr. Lisa Dabney, to debunk some of the most common contraception myths
February 9, 2016 Behind woman's wonky Fitbit data: she's pregnant A couple in New York City have good news to share thanks to some wonky Fitbit data and a helpful Redditor: They're expecting.
February 9, 2016 Benefits of eating fish during pregnancy may outweigh mercury risk For pregnant women, eating fish every week may benefit the brain of their future child, and may even decrease his or her risk of having some of the early signs of autism, according to a new study.
February 8, 2016 Alabama trooper stops speeders, delivers baby instead Expecting to write up a ticket for speeding, an Alabama State Trooper ended up helping a woman give birth.
February 8, 2016 France restricts blood transfusions over Zika virus Travelers coming back from any outbreak zones of the Zika virus will need to wait at least 28 days before giving blood to avoid any risk of transmission, French Health Minister Marisol Touraine said on Sunday.
February 8, 2016 US athletes should consider not attending Olympics if fear Zika, officials say The United States Olympic Committee told U.S. sports federations that athletes and staff concerned for their health over the Zika virus should consider not going to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in August.
February 5, 2016 Puerto Rico declares public health emergency over Zika virus Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla on Friday declared a public health emergency because of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, a government statement said.
February 5, 2016 CDC: Link between Zika, microcephaly looks 'stronger and stronger' The suspected link between the Zika virus and a birth defect known as microcephaly appears "stronger and stronger" as researchers study whether there is a causal connection, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.
February 5, 2016 In Brazil, pregnant women urged to be cautious with a kiss RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- A Brazilian health official warned pregnant women to think twice before giving a kiss as global measures mounted Friday against the Zika virus suspected of a link to birth defects.