The battle against Zika
The battle against Zika is on in the Lehigh Valley By Sam Kennedy From The Morning Call How you can help in the fight against Zika The pesticide, Altosid, contains a chemical compound called methoprene that will prevent mosquito larvae…
CDC concludes Zika causes microcephaly and other birth defects
From CDC Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have concluded, after careful review of existing evidence, that Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects. In the report published in the…
At least 14 new cases of ‘possible sexual transmission’ of Zika virus – CDC
From RT.COM Health officials are investigating 14 new cases of possible sexual transmission of the Zika virus in the United States, including several cases involving pregnant women, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported. In two of the…
Zika virus and Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Link between two US cases and the neurological disorder ‘Looks Strong’
From Medical Daily It’s not just microcephaly we should be worried about when it comes to the Zika virus, a new reveal from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests. This past Thursday, the CDC told Time it had confirmed the…
CDC: Elevated cancer risk in Lumber Liquidators laminate flooring
From USA Today Certain types of laminate flooring made by Lumber Liquidators (LL) have a greater risk of causing cancer or other health problems than previously believed, U.S. health regulators said Monday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday…
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US adds more Caribbean countries to Zika travel advisory by STAFF WRITER
From Antigua Observer ATLANTA, Jan. 24, CMC – The United States healthcare agency, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has added more Caribbean countries to the list of places to be avoided by Americans because of the outbreak…
The Editor Speaks: Food poisoning at schools is very serious
The food poisoning of over 100 children and teachers at the Red Bay Primary School last week is very serious. Just supposing someone, especially a child, had died? Quite rightly the Department of Environmental Health (DoEH) has recommended the Mary…
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Genetically modified mosquitoes to battle disease-carrying bugs closer to approval
By William Axford From KeysInfoNet Genetically modified mosquitoes created to decrease the number of disease-carrying mosquitoes in the Lower Keys could be released by the spring, officials say. Scientists from Oxitec, a British company that has released genetically modified mosquitoes…
Carnival Magic cruise ship confirmed safe from Ebola
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a public advisory confirming that the Carnival Magic cruise ship is safe to continue its normal operations cruising the Caribbean. Following its review of all of the evidence pertaining…
Hospitals sweat potential Ebola liability
By Amanda Bronstad and Andrew Ramonas, The National Law Journal They aren’t the only ones with cause for concern, lawyers say. As public health authorities moved to calm fears about the risk from Ebola, lawyers last week urged health care…
