Zika Linked to Deformed Limbs in Newborns

Zika Linked to Deformed Limbs in Newborns

11.08.2016

A study by scientists in Brazil that suggests a possible link between the Zika virus and rare, but severe, joint deformities in babies has led experts to warn that the virus could be linked to a host of other problems in babies, some of which might only become apparent as they get older.

Were we too concerned about the Zika virus?

Were we too concerned about the Zika virus?

11.08.2016

Currently, the greatest chance for a Dane County resident to contract the Zika virus is to travel to a Zika-infected area or to have sexual contact with someone who has traveled to a Zika-infected area. "What we have is the Aedes albopictus, which is also an aggressive biter", he said during his presentation of the "Zika Virus, Prevention and Control of Mosquitoes" report.

Powerhouse New Zealand knocked out by Fiji in quarter-finals

Powerhouse New Zealand knocked out by Fiji in quarter-finals

11.08.2016

Japan upset the odds to qualify for the quarter-finals on another session of high drama in the men's rugby sevens competition at the Olympic Games. RIO DE JANEIRO The United States had their 92-year reign as Olympic rugby champions brought to a dramatic end when they lost 24-19 to Pacific power Fiji in the final pool match at the inaugural Olympic sevens tournament on Wednesday.

Why Zika infection may lead to severe joint condition at birth

11.08.2016

It's important to note that no definitive conclusions can be drawn because of the small sample size and because of the study's design, which was observational. All of the children also showed signs of brain calcification. One theory is that Zika virus kills brain cells and forms scar-like lesions in the brain on which calcium is deposited, the researchers said.

DEA Marijuana Announcement Allows More Research But Rejects Schedule 1 Reclassification

11.08.2016

The Obama administration has denied a bid by two Democratic governors to reconsider how it treats marijuana under federal drug control laws, keeping the drug for now, at least, in the most restrictive category for USA law enforcement purposes.

World's Largest Rodents Making Their Home At Rio's Olympic Golf Course

11.08.2016

But Kuchar, Watson, Reed and Fowler have a different point of view about the Rio Games and Tuesday, at a Team USA press conference, they dispelled a lot of the misconceptions about the golf course , the competition and the Olympic experience.

Study shows possible link between Zika and joint deformities

11.08.2016

This condition hadn't previously been linked to Zika, although two previous reports suggested there might be an association with the virus, researchers said. "In fact, researchers are now referring to the range of health problems linked to Zika virus infection in the womb as "congenital Zika syndrome", although the researchersare still trying to figure out all of the health problems that this syndrome might involve".

TSA: Plastic 3-D printer gun confiscated at Reno airport

TSA: Plastic 3-D printer gun confiscated at Reno airport

11.08.2016

A man from Augusta County was caught with a loaded handgun at a Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) checkpoint by Transportation Security Administration officers on Tuesday morning, following a similar but unrelated incident on Sunday when another man was also stopped with a loaded gun at one of the airport's checkpoints.

Some Babies with Microcephaly from Zika Also Have Curving Joints

11.08.2016

The new findings underscore warnings from top health officials over the past several months that microcephaly and brain malformations could be the tip of the iceberg regarding birth defects linked to the virus. All the children underwent high definition scanning of the joints and surrounding tissues, but there was no evidence of joint abnormalities. Apparently, parents should be more alarmed about Zika virus from now on, since the microorganism is not only capable of causing microcephaly.

Coming off a double-gold night, Phelps returns for 200 IM

11.08.2016

As for these Games on a whole compared to past Olympics, he said these are "more painful, but I'm enjoying it a lot more". "That event is kind of like my bread and butter", Phelps said. "I'm pretty sure it's the closest I've come to throwing up in the middle of a race". "I just did a time that he hasn't done in four years, so he can keep quiet now".