Showing posts with label Zika. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zika. Show all posts

Monday, June 20, 2016

First Zika vaccine to be tested in humans

First Zika vaccine to be tested in humans


The first human trial of a Zika vaccine will begin soon, Inovio Pharmaceuticals said Monday.


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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

2016 Olympics: How bad is Zika in Rio?

2016 Olympics: How bad is Zika in Rio?





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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

On Washington: Republicans, Who Warned of Dithering on Ebola, Now Hesitate on Zika

On Washington: Republicans, Who Warned of Dithering on Ebola, Now Hesitate on Zika


Congress has moved slowly to provide money to combat the mosquito-borne virus, alarming some lawmakers who fear that their colleagues do not recognize the risks.


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Monday, June 13, 2016

How Zika Became a Global Threat

How Zika Became a Global Threat


A leading expert traces the history of Zika and explains how the United States should fight the virus.


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Saturday, June 11, 2016

WHO clarifies Zika pregnancy guidance--again

WHO clarifies Zika pregnancy guidance–again



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Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Girl With Zika Virus Is Born at a New Jersey Hospital

Girl With Zika Virus Is Born at a New Jersey Hospital


The baby, whose mother contracted the virus in Honduras, had severe microcephaly, which is characteristic of the virus.


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Tigers Closer Rodriguez Says He Contracted Zika Virus

Tigers Closer Rodriguez Says He Contracted Zika Virus


Detroit Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez says he contracted the Zika virus over the offseason in his home country of Venezuela and advises potential Olympic athletes to educate themselves on the virus before heading to Rio de Janeiro.


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Friday, May 20, 2016

The Weekly Health Quiz: Potatoes, a Penis Transplant and Zika in Europe

The Weekly Health Quiz: Potatoes, a Penis Transplant and Zika in Europe


Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.


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Number of pregnant women with Zika virus in U.S. triples, CDC says

Number of pregnant women with Zika virus in U.S. triples, CDC says





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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Zika virus expected in Europe by late spring

Zika virus expected in Europe by late spring





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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Zika: Is the U.S. ready for the fight?

Zika: Is the U.S. ready for the fight?





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Emergency Funding for Zika Virus in Senate’s Hands, Amid Discord

Emergency Funding for Zika Virus in Senate’s Hands, Amid Discord


The Senate is expected to begin casting votes on Tuesday on aid to combat the virus, one day after House Republicans rejected a demand by the White House.


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Saturday, May 14, 2016

Zika virus: Singapore confirms its first case

Zika virus: Singapore confirms its first case



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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Rio Olympics: Marc Leishman withdraws amid Zika fears

Rio Olympics: Marc Leishman withdraws amid Zika fears





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Friday, April 29, 2016

Zika test gets emergency approval by FDA

Zika test gets emergency approval by FDA



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Rio Olympics: South Korea unveils Zika proof uniform

Rio Olympics: South Korea unveils Zika proof uniform





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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Senators Consider Funding Plan to Address Zika Threat

Senators Consider Funding Plan to Address Zika Threat


An agreement would mark a reversal by Republicans who had been reluctant to approve more aid.


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Friday, April 15, 2016

The Weekly Health Quiz: Preventing Blisters, Arthritis in Women and Zika

The Weekly Health Quiz: Preventing Blisters, Arthritis in Women and Zika


Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.


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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Zika Virus Causes Birth Defects, Health Officials Confirm

Zika Virus Causes Birth Defects, Health Officials Confirm


The finding is likely to increase pressure on Congress to allocate funds requested by the Obama administration to combat the epidemic.










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Saturday, April 9, 2016

Zika Is Coming

Zika Is Coming


If I were a pregnant woman living on the Gulf Coast, I would be nervous right now.


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