NIH begins testing investigational Zika vaccine in humans
August 5, 2016
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NIH begins testing investigational Zika vaccine in humans

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of…

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Three effective Zika vaccines block the disease in monkeys
August 5, 2016
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Three effective Zika vaccines block the disease in monkeys

It is meant to promote an immune response that would protect against the mosquito-borne virus…

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California Plagued by Another Wildfire
August 5, 2016
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California Plagued by Another Wildfire

Flossing your teeth has no health benefit
August 5, 2016
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Flossing your teeth has no health benefit

Zika virus outbreak: Three vaccines provide effective protection in monkeys
August 5, 2016
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Zika virus outbreak: Three vaccines provide effective protection in monkeys

This kind of slow, painstaking work will need to be accompanied by more research to…

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Part of Northwest Wynwood “Cleared” of Zika Virus, Health Department Says
August 5, 2016
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Part of Northwest Wynwood “Cleared” of Zika Virus, Health Department Says

They’re the first locally transmitted cases of the virus in the United States. “Pregnant women…

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Two cases of Zika-related birth defects reported in California
August 5, 2016
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Two cases of Zika-related birth defects reported in California

In a release from Texas Medicaid officials, the department said it will cover two cans…

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2 babies born with Zika-related birth defects in California
August 5, 2016
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2 babies born with Zika-related birth defects in California

The California Department of Public Health reported Thursday that two babies were born with microcephaly…

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3 pregnant women are among 46 confirmed Illinois Zika cases
August 5, 2016
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3 pregnant women are among 46 confirmed Illinois Zika cases

The state public health department’s July 29 weekly Zika infections update reported 21 pregnant women…

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Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony: Three billion watching, one unforgettable night
August 5, 2016
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Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony: Three billion watching, one unforgettable night

Brazil football legend Pele said poor health will prevent him from lighting the Olympic cauldron…

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