Zika
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Florida releasing genetically modified mosquitoes to prevent diseases like Zika
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Some oppose the plan, citing environmental concerns.
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Ebola, Zika & More: How Many Viruses Can Get into Men's Semen?
By Rachael Rettner published
More than two dozen viruses can make their way into human semen.
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About 10% of Pregnant Women with Zika Had Babies with Birth Defects
By Rachael Rettner published
About 10 percent of pregnant women in the U.S. who contracted the Zika virus in 2016 had babies with birth defects related to the virus.
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Zika to Weed: 8 Huge Health Stories from 2016
By Stephanie Bucklin published
From the elimination of measles in the U.S. to the advance of potential new treatments for Alzheimer's disease, 2016 was a jam-packed year for health news.
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Men with Vasectomies Can Still Spread Zika Via Sex, Report Suggests
By Rachael Rettner published
A man in Spain may have passed the Zika virus to his wife through sex, even though he'd previously had a vasectomy, according to a new report of the case.
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Zika Can Cause Birth Defects in Monkeys Too
By Rachael Rettner published
Some monkeys can contract Zika virus in the womb and show signs of brain damage similar to those seen in human babies, according to a new study.
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Zika Pesticide Controversy: Is 'Naled' Dangerous to Human Health?
By Stephanie Pappas published
A pesticide called naled is now being sprayed aerially in Florida, to fight mosquitoes that may carry Zika.
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Crying Zika: Virus Material Found in Tears
By Rachael Rettner published
When an animal is infected with Zika, genetic material from the virus can find its way into the tears, according to a new study in mice.
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