August 31, 2016 Utah woman delivers surprise baby after being told she was barren A Utah woman who suffered multiple seizures Sunday was shocked to learn a pregnancy was the source because doctors told her previously that she was barren.
August 31, 2016 More teens get needed vaccines in 'blue states' Parental politics may influence whether teens get recommended vaccinations, according to a U.S. study.
August 31, 2016 Singapore confirms Zika spread; US and other countries issue travel warnings Confirmed cases of Zika virus in Singapore rose to 82 on Tuesday, as the United States joined a growing list of countries warning pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant to avoid travel to the city-state.
August 31, 2016 Theranos halts new Zika test after FDA inspection Theranos Inc. withdrew its request for emergency clearance of a Zika-virus blood test after federal regulators found that the company didn’t include proper patient safeguards in a study of the new test, said people familiar with the matter.
August 31, 2016 3 new cases of local Zika transmission in Florida, officials say Florida health officials on Tuesday said they were investigating three new Zika virus cases likely stemming from local mosquito bites in Miami-Dade County, including two cases outside of the known areas of active transmission.
August 31, 2016 The dangers of a prolonged erection John* had an erection that hurt worse than anything he could recall in his life—and it just wouldn’t go away.
August 30, 2016 UN Health revises advice for 3 infections transmitted by sex The U.N health agency says three common infections transmitted by sex are increasingly resisting antibiotics, and is calling on doctors and patients to make sure the right drugs and doses are used.
August 30, 2016 Singapore confirms 26 more local transmission Zika cases: media Singapore confirmed 26 more cases of locally-transmitted Zika infections on Tuesday, bringing the tally to 82, local media reported, citing the health ministry and National Environment Agency.
August 30, 2016 Folic acid associated with reduced risk of congenital heart defects, study finds While it’s advised that pregnant women and those considering becoming pregnant consume folic acid supplements to prevent neural tube defects in a fetus, a new study has found that consuming the B vitamin is also associated with reduced rates of congenital heart defects.
August 30, 2016 Eating fruit while pregnant may boost your baby's intelligence New research raises the intriguing possibility that eating more fruit during pregnancy could boost the intelligence of a normal, healthy baby.