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First Uterus Transplant Spurs Male Pregnancy Talk

By Peter R - Feb 27, 2016 08:12 PM EST

A 26-year-old woman with uterine infertility was transplanted with a donor womb that would enable her to carry a fetus.

Johnson And Johnson Loses Battle In Lawsuit Against Woman Accusing Baby Powder Causes Ovarian Cancer

By Jenn Loro - Feb 26, 2016 10:31 AM EST

A jury verdict awards $72 million for compensatory and punitive damages to the family of a woman who died from ovarian cancer allegedly linked to Johnson & Johnson talcum powder use.

Johnson & Johnson will pay $72M in Ovarian Cancer Case tied to Talcum Powder

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 24, 2016 02:07 PM EST

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $72 million in a case involving its talcum powder and ovarian cancer.

Joint U.S. and Brazil Teams Begin Study into Zika-Microcephaly Link

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 23, 2016 12:46 PM EST

Health official from the United States and Brazil have begun their joint efforts to study the link between the Zika virus and microcephaly.

Study says there was a ‘Charlie Sheen Effect’ on HIV Awareness

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 22, 2016 04:11 PM EST

Charlie Sheen's story about his journey with HIV helped increase awareness, a new study says.

1 In 3 US Adults Do Not Sleep Enough: CDC

By Peter R - Feb 20, 2016 02:57 PM EST

Hawaiians were more likely to report not getting adequate sleep. The CDC recommended lifestyle changes to improve sleep duration and quality.

Study: Zika Virus lasts in Man’s Semen for Two Months

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 13, 2016 11:38 AM EST

A case study involving a British man found that Zika virus can last in semen for two months.

Brazil, U.S. Reach Agreement on Production of Zika Vaccine

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 11, 2016 04:17 PM EST

Brazil and a U.S. research hospital in Texas have signed an agreement to create a Zika vaccine.

CDC Says Sex Can Spread Zika. Asks Infected Men To Use Condoms

By Peter R - Feb 06, 2016 05:44 PM EST

The health agency also suggested that couples abstain from any form of insertive sexual contact during pregnancy

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