February 26, 2016 CDC says 6 confirmed and probable cases of Zika sexual transmission The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported six confirmed and probable cases of sexual transmission of the mosquito-borne Zika virus from male travelers to female non-travelers.
February 25, 2016 Colombia reports 'probable' case of microcephaly in aborted fetus Colombian health officials reported on Wednesday a "probable" case of microcephaly possibly linked to Zika, as the country closely watches potential impacts of the mosquito-borne virus.
February 25, 2016 Czech Republic reports first 2 Zika cases The Czech Republic has identified its first cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in two Czechs returning from separate trips to the Caribbean, Health Minister Svatopluk Nemecek said on Thursday.
February 23, 2016 CDC probing 14 new reports of Zika sexual transmission The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday it was investigating 14 new reports of possible sexual transmission of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, including several involving pregnant women.
February 23, 2016 Drug-coated ring cuts HIV risk by more than half in some women An experimental drug-infused ring inserted in the vagina once a month cut the odds of becoming infected with HIV by more than half among women who used the device consistently, in a study in four African countries where the risk of AIDS is high.
February 23, 2016 Why a little boredom could be good for your relationship Psychologists have interesting news about boredom: It can be good for interpersonal relationships.
February 22, 2016 Testosterone therapy improves libido but not vitality in older men Men over 64 with low levels of testosterone saw modest improvements in libido and sexual activity when treated with a gel that contains the male hormone, according to U.S. researchers.
February 22, 2016 HPV rate in teen girls drops by more than 60 percent The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among teenage girls in the United States has dropped by more than 60 percent since the vaccine against the cancer-causing virus was introduced a decade ago, according to a new study.
February 22, 2016 Spanish gold medalist believes she contracted Zika in Rio SAO PAULO (AP) -- Spanish Olympic gold medalist Marina Alabau says she got Zika while training in Brazil in December, suffering painful symptoms in an experience that the wind surfer said won't stop her from competing in the Games in August.