Science Jul 10 Here are the repellents you can use to avoid mosquito bites By Immo A. Hansen, Hailey A. Luker, The Conversation
Science Mar 28 How climate change will put billions more at risk of mosquito-borne diseases By the end of this century almost all of the world’s population could be exposed to mosquito-borne diseases once limited to the tropics, according to a new study. By Vicky Stein
Science Nov 14 Watch 5:47 What’s the truth about Zika virus in post-hurricane Puerto Rico? At the Zika epidemic's 2016 height, 10 percent of Puerto Rican women were testing positive for the disease. But when Hurricane Maria slammed the island in September 2017, crippling its health care system, the focus shifted to hurricane recovery, and… By Beth Murphy
Health Jan 30 5 medical stories you should be reading now It's easy for politics to dominate our news feeds these days. But there are many important stories in the health and medical communities, too. Here's what we're reading now. By Dr. Amber Robins, Laura Santhanam
Health Dec 23 Traveling over the holidays? Follow these tips to stay healthy Keep your fingers away from your nose and your mouth. Seriously. By Helen Branswell, STAT
Dec 14 Problems for some babies with Zika continue long after birth By Michael Rios Children born with the Zika virus and microcephaly endure motor impairments, seizures, difficulties with sleeping and feeding, and hearing and vision problems between 19 and 24 months, a new study finds. Continue reading
Jun 14 How this mother keeps hope alive after Zika virus By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News Aryanna, who was born in late January, and the other infants are now at the center of efforts by U.S. officials to monitor the lasting effects of the devastating outbreak, even as another dangerous mosquito season begins. Continue reading
Jun 10 ‘Part of the new reality’: Despite confusion, Zika warnings are here to stay By Helen Branswell, STAT The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to warn women who are pregnant to avoid traveling to wide swathes of Latin America and the Caribbean. Continue reading
May 20 Sanofi rejects U.S. Army request for ‘fair’ pricing for a Zika vaccine By Ed Silverman, STAT The rejection prompted anger from Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has pushed the U.S. Army to negotiate a more favorable agreement with Sanofi. Continue reading
Dec 31 Zika threat isn’t over, CDC director warns pregnant women thinking about beach vacations By Helen Branswell, STAT CDC Director Tom Frieden said he is worried that people may think the worst of Zika is over and that they can let down their guard. Continue reading