Zika is no longer an international public health emergency, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday that Zika virus is no longer a global public health emergency....
Alarming new study suggests Zika virus could cause infertility in men
It seems every time we think we know all the terrifying health effects of the Zika virus, new research shows it’s...
Brazil unleashes millions of genetically modified mosquitoes to combat Zika
Mosquitoes are an annoyance to nearly everyone who encounters them, and the little buzzers are responsible for...
Is Zika the real cause of microcephaly in Brazil? New study raises questions
The massive microcephaly outbreak that rocked Brazil last year has confounded researchers who are trying to understand...
First cases of Zika-related microcephaly confirmed in Thailand
Health officials just confirmed the first two cases of microcephaly linked to the Zika virus in Southeast Asia....
Zika found in US mosquitoes for the first time
For the first time in the continental United States, researchers have confirmed positive tests for Zika virus in...
Zika outbreak declared in Miami Beach
An outbreak of the Zika virus has been identified in a section of Miami Beach, Florida after five people were determined...
Zika virus can remain in sperm for twice as long as previously thought
Recently, the Zika virus was found in the sperm of a man six months after he originally showed symptoms from the...
FDA approves genetically modified mosquitos to fight Zika
With confirmation that Zika-carrying mosquitos have finally spread to the US, the US Food and Drug Administration...
INFOGRAPHIC: The challenges and triumphs of engineering the Rio Olympic games
On August 5, all eyes will be on Rio de Janeiro for the opening ceremonies of the summer Rio Olympics. Though the...
CDC issues historic Zika virus warning for northern Miami
Fourteen cases of Zika virus have been reported in the Miami area, leading Center for Disease Control (CDC) officials...
Biotrap is the world’s first 100% biodegradable mosquito trap
If you're concerned about the Zika virus or simply keen to prevent pesky mosquito bites, you may not have to use...
Zika may have claimed its first victim in the continental US
Last Friday, health officials announced that the first death related to Zika has occurred in the continental US....
Experimental Zika vaccine to be tested on humans for the first time
The FDA just approved the world's first clinical trial of a Zika vaccine. The tests will determine whether or...
The number of pregnant women with Zika in the US just tripled
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just announced that the number of pregnant women in the US with...
Millions of genetically altered mosquitoes are being released in the Cayman Islands to fight Zika
Not only are mosquitoes annoying, but they are absolutely devastating to public health because they spread disease...
WHO warns yellow fever could be “a threat for the entire world”
Nearly 2,000 people are thought to be suffering from yellow fever in the southern African nation of Angola, as...
Recycled tire traps are seven times more effective than traditional mosquito traps
The use of recycled materials is not only good for the environment. Sometimes, it is simply the best way to get...
World’s largest ‘mosquito factory’ in China to release 20 million bugs a week
Mosquitoes may be small, but they are a pretty big problem when it comes to public health in many areas of the...