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Zika Outbreak: Rio Authorities Announce Olympics Plans

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have announced plans to prevent the spread of the Zika virus during the Olympic Games…

9 years ago

Zika Fever: Brazil Links Mosquito-Borne Virus to High Incidence of Birth Defects

Brazil’s health ministry has confirmed a link between a mosquito-borne virus from Africa, Zika Fever, and a high incidence of…

9 years ago

Risk of birth defects quadrupled by diabetes

Researchers at Newcastle University, UK, say the risk of birth defects quadruples if the pregnant mother has diabetes. The study,…

13 years ago