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 Hawaii's Big Island declares emergency over dengue fever infections The mayor of Hawaii's Big Island declared a state of emergency on Monday to deal with a growing outbreak of dengue fever, spread by infected mosquitoes, with 250 cases confirmed over the past four months.
February 8, 2016 Drop in prostate cancer screening reveals split among doctors After U.S. guidelines advised against routine tests, declines in prostate cancer screening have been sharper among primary care doctors than urologists, according to a new study that suggests the medical community remains divided over the best way to look for these tumors.
February 8, 2016 Fertility issues for cancer patients can also bring legal headaches Reproductive technology has made it easier for cancer survivors to start families despite being infertile after treatment, but some patients may still find their future parenthood plans dashed by legal complications, says a group of U.S. doctors and lawyers.
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 Eating soy may protect against reproductive effects of BPA Eating soy foods may help protect against reproductive effects of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical in many plastic consumer products and lining the inside of some canned foods, according to a study of women undergoing fertility treatments.
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.
February 5, 2016 CDC issues guidelines for preventing sexual transmission of Zika virus Federal health officials are recommending men who have traveled to countries with Zika activity use condoms or abstain from sex to avoid spreading the virus to their pregnant sex partners.
February 5, 2016 UN says Zika virus should spark review of birth control access LONDON (AP) -- The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights says laws and policies that restrict access to birth control services must be repealed amid the explosive outbreak of the Zika virus in the Americas, which has been linked to an increase in the number of babies born with abnormally small heads.