Outbreaks February 3, 2016 Higher temperatures make Zika mosquito spread virus more WASHINGTON (AP) -- The mosquito behind the Zika virus seems to operate like a heat-driven missile of disease.
Infertility February 3, 2016 WHO concerned by report of sexual transmission of Zika The World Health Organization (WHO) voiced concern on Wednesday at a report that the Zika virus had been sexually transmitted in the United States and called for further investigation.
Vaccines February 3, 2016 Bharat Biotech says working on 2 possible Zika vaccines Indian biotechnology company Bharat Biotech said on Wednesday it was working on two possible vaccines to fight the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil.
Outbreaks February 3, 2016 Chile reports its first 3 confirmed Zika cases PARIS (AP) -- The Latest on the battle against the Zika virus (all times local): 1:30 a.m.
Children's Health February 2, 2016 San Francisco weighs giving condoms to middle schoolers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- San Francisco's public schools leaders are considering distributing condoms at middle schools.
Infertility February 2, 2016 WHO moves into high gear to combat Zika, microcephaly, expert says The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that it was gearing up to combat the microcephaly outbreak in Latin America linked to the Zika virus, which it feared could spread to Asia and Africa that have "the highest birth rates in the world".
hiv aids January 29, 2016 HIV resistance to favored treatment not uncommon Resistance to a key HIV drug is common worldwide and could mean trouble for treating and preventing the virus that causes AIDS, according to a new study.
STDs January 28, 2016 For African women with HIV, not breastfeeding is not easy Healthcare providers need to understand that for HIV-positive African women, following advice not to breastfeed in order to protect their babies from the virus takes a high emotional toll, a U.K. study suggests.
Men's Health January 25, 2016 More evidence HIV/AIDS fight requires multiple approaches A currently available pill could significantly curb new HIV infections among gay and bisexual men in the UK, if prevention and treatment programs are also expanded, researchers say.
Infertility January 25, 2016 Philippines contraception funding cut will fuel HIV and maternal deaths: activists MANILA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The Philippines legislature's decision to eliminate funding for contraception will fuel HIV infections, maternal deaths and teen pregnancies, particularly among poor girls and women, reproductive rights advocates said on Friday.
STDs January 25, 2016 WHO sees Zika outbreak spreading through the Americas The mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is suspected of causing brain damage to babies in Brazil, is expected to spread to all countries in the Americas except for Canada and Chile, the World Health Organization said on Monday.