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Zika Virus News, Update: Recent Studies On Mosquito-Related Virus More Confusing As Findings Drastically Differ

By Donna Belle - Dec 19, 2016 04:20 AM EST

This article highlights the drastic difference of the findings of recent studies on the Zika virus. It also tackles the possible reasons for the confusion and the urgency of developing clear and similar methodoligies of the studies.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases welcomes new infection to its family

By Michael Davis - Nov 03, 2016 10:56 AM EDT

The world Health Organization has officially declared that Zika Virus can be transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Zika Update: Some Symptoms You Need To Know

By Jenn Loro - May 13, 2016 08:49 AM EDT

A group of New York-based doctors have published their findings involving Zika symptoms they have observed in a patient. Knowing what to look for is important as the approaching mosquito season may lead to a sudden upsurge of Zika outbreaks across the United States.

Zika Virus News Update: Asian Tiger Mosquito May Carry Virus Further In the US

By Jenn Loro - May 04, 2016 11:57 AM EDT

The Zika virus has recently been detected in Aedes albopictus also known as Asian Tiger mosquito which inhabit and thrive in some parts of the US including the New England region. The dreaded virus is held responsible for rising microcephaly cases, a condition where an infant has an abnormally small head, in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dengue Vaccine Shows 100 % Protection In Small Study; Spurs Phase 3 Trials

By Peter R - Mar 17, 2016 03:03 PM EDT

The vaccine protected volunteers against an mild attenuated form of all four serotypes of dengue virus. Its success in phase 3 clinical trials could boost zika vaccine development.

Stillborn Without Brain In Brazil Adds To Zika Concerns

By Peter R - Feb 27, 2016 08:10 PM EST

The case study of a premature newborn without brain and fluid filled cavities hints at zika connection.

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

Sex Implicated In US's First Zika Transmission

By Peter R - Feb 03, 2016 10:06 AM EST

The infected person is believed to have contracted the virus from another who has a history of travel to Venezuela

Airlines, Cruise Ships Offer Refunds due to Zika Virus

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 29, 2016 04:38 PM EST

Airlines and cruise ships are offering refunds and rebookings at no extra cost for pregnant women who bought fares to regions where Zika has been confirmed.

CDC Warns Pregnant Women To Avoid Travel To Zika Hit Nations

By Peter R - Jan 21, 2016 04:25 PM EST

The virus can infect fetus to cause microcephaly that cause babies to be born with small heads and neurological problems.

Liberia Confirms 15-year-old Boy Died from Ebola, First Death in Months

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 24, 2015 02:09 PM EST

Liberia has confirmed that a 15-year-old boy has died after contracting the Ebola virus.

Charlie Sheen Health Scandal Updates: Actor Paid $10M To His Potential Victims In Keeping His HIV Away From The Public

By Jenn Loro - Nov 17, 2015 09:11 AM EST

Charlie Sheen is keen in keeping his secret about his health and is rumored to have paid millions for people not to expose it in public.

Flu Shot 2015: Get Them Before It's Too Late- Flu Season is Officially Here

By Deepthi B - Oct 06, 2015 04:08 PM EDT

Flu outbreaks are expected any time this month in October and its time to remember that prevention is better than cure.

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