February 4, 2016 Health officials want more Zika samples, data from Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Brazil is not sharing enough samples and disease data to let researchers determine whether the Zika virus is, as feared, linked to the increased number of babies born with abnormally small heads in the South American country, U.N. and U.S. health officials say.
February 3, 2016 WHO calls for further investigation into sexual spread of Zika virus The World Health Organization (WHO) voiced concern on Wednesday over a report that the Zika virus had been sexually transmitted in the United States and called for further investigation into the mosquito-borne virus linked to birth defects.
February 3, 2016 Higher temperatures make Zika mosquito spread virus more WASHINGTON (AP) -- The mosquito behind the Zika virus seems to operate like a heat-driven missile of disease.
February 3, 2016 WHO concerned by report of sexual transmission of Zika The World Health Organization (WHO) voiced concern on Wednesday at a report that the Zika virus had been sexually transmitted in the United States and called for further investigation.
February 3, 2016 Bharat Biotech says working on 2 possible Zika vaccines Indian biotechnology company Bharat Biotech said on Wednesday it was working on two possible vaccines to fight the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil.
February 3, 2016 Chile reports its first 3 confirmed Zika cases PARIS (AP) -- The Latest on the battle against the Zika virus (all times local): 1:30 a.m.
February 2, 2016 San Francisco weighs giving condoms to middle schoolers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- San Francisco's public schools leaders are considering distributing condoms at middle schools.
February 2, 2016 WHO moves into high gear to combat Zika, microcephaly, expert says The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that it was gearing up to combat the microcephaly outbreak in Latin America linked to the Zika virus, which it feared could spread to Asia and Africa that have "the highest birth rates in the world".
January 29, 2016 HIV resistance to favored treatment not uncommon Resistance to a key HIV drug is common worldwide and could mean trouble for treating and preventing the virus that causes AIDS, according to a new study.
January 28, 2016 For African women with HIV, not breastfeeding is not easy Healthcare providers need to understand that for HIV-positive African women, following advice not to breastfeed in order to protect their babies from the virus takes a high emotional toll, a U.K. study suggests.
