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Dominic Thiem Joins Rafael Nadal In Withdrawing From Tokyo Olympics
Dominic Thiem said he wanted to concentrate on Wimbledon and then defending his only Grand Slam title in New York.
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In Colombia, Deformed Babies Quadrupled Amid Zika Crisis: US Centers for Disease Control
Four times the number of babies born with skull deformities linked to Zika virus were reported in Colombia this year following the outbreak of the mosquito-borne infection, said a US government report on Friday.
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Treatment Protects Mice From Zika During Pregnancy: US Study
A new study of the Zika virus in mice raises hope for a way to protect pregnant women and their babies from the possible repercussions of being infected, US researchers said on Monday.
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Zika Causes Infertility, Lasting Harm To Testes In Mice: US Study
A study of mice infected with Zika showed the virus caused lasting damage to key cells in the male reproductive system, resulting in shrunken testicles, lower levels of sex hormones and reduced fertility, US researchers said on Monday.
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Sanofi Gets $43 Million US Funding To Spur Zika Vaccine Development
Sanofi SA said on Monday the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved $43.18 million in funding to accelerate the development of a Zika vaccine, as efforts to prevent the infection gather momentum.
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Two Experimental Zika Vaccines Show Promise In Monkey Studies
A pair of experimental vaccines being developed by the US National Institutes of Health protected monkeys against Zika virus infection after two doses, researchers said Thursday.
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2 Experimental Zika Vaccines Show Promise In Monkey Studies
A pair of experimental vaccines being developed by the US National Institutes of Health protected monkeys against Zika virus infection after two doses, researchers said on Thursday.
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Barack Obama Says Hopeful On Spending, Zika After Meeting Congress Leaders
President Barack Obama said after meeting with congressional leaders on Monday he was encouraged that Congress would be able to pass short term spending legislation to keep the government open.
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Obama To Meet US Congress Leaders To Break Deadlocks Over Spending Plans, Zika Funds
US President Barack Obama has invited congressional leaders to the White House on Monday in an attempt to break deadlocks over government spending plans and funding the fight against the Zika virus.
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Florida Politicians Urge Use Of Intrexon GM Mosquitoes For Zika
Intrexon Corp said on Wednesday a bipartisan coalition of Florida politicians had urged the US government to step up efforts to fight Zika, including sanctioning the emergency use of the company's genetically engineered mosquitoes.
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Senate Blocks Zika Funding For Third Time
US Senate Democrats blocked a $1.1 billion bill to combat the Zika virus for a third time on Tuesday after Republicans inserted provisions that would end funding for a major abortion provider.
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Singapore Confirms Zika Spread; US And Other Countries Issue Travel Warnings
Confirmed cases of Zika virus in Singapore rose to 82 on Tuesday, as the United States joined a growing list of countries warning pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant to avoid travel to the city-state.
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Adult Mosquitoes Can Pass Zika To Their Offspring: Study
Adult female mosquitoes can pass the Zika virus along to their offspring, US researchers said on Monday, a finding that makes clear the need for pesticide programs that kill both adult mosquitoes and their eggs.
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Food and Drug Administration Recommends Zika Testing For All Blood Donated In US
The US Food and Drug Administration recommended on Friday that all blood donated in the United States and its territories be tested for Zika virus, as it moves to prevent transmission of the virus through the blood supply.
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Health Official Warns Zika Could Spread Across US Gulf
One of the top US public health officials on Sunday warned that the mosquito-borne Zika virus could extend its reach across the US Gulf Coast after officials last week confirmed it as active in the popular tourist destination of Miami Beach.
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Dominic Thiem Joins Rafael Nadal In Withdrawing From Tokyo Olympics
Dominic Thiem said he wanted to concentrate on Wimbledon and then defending his only Grand Slam title in New York.
-
In Colombia, Deformed Babies Quadrupled Amid Zika Crisis: US Centers for Disease Control
Four times the number of babies born with skull deformities linked to Zika virus were reported in Colombia this year following the outbreak of the mosquito-borne infection, said a US government report on Friday.
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Treatment Protects Mice From Zika During Pregnancy: US Study
A new study of the Zika virus in mice raises hope for a way to protect pregnant women and their babies from the possible repercussions of being infected, US researchers said on Monday.
-
Zika Causes Infertility, Lasting Harm To Testes In Mice: US Study
A study of mice infected with Zika showed the virus caused lasting damage to key cells in the male reproductive system, resulting in shrunken testicles, lower levels of sex hormones and reduced fertility, US researchers said on Monday.
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Sanofi Gets $43 Million US Funding To Spur Zika Vaccine Development
Sanofi SA said on Monday the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved $43.18 million in funding to accelerate the development of a Zika vaccine, as efforts to prevent the infection gather momentum.
-
Two Experimental Zika Vaccines Show Promise In Monkey Studies
A pair of experimental vaccines being developed by the US National Institutes of Health protected monkeys against Zika virus infection after two doses, researchers said Thursday.
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2 Experimental Zika Vaccines Show Promise In Monkey Studies
A pair of experimental vaccines being developed by the US National Institutes of Health protected monkeys against Zika virus infection after two doses, researchers said on Thursday.
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Barack Obama Says Hopeful On Spending, Zika After Meeting Congress Leaders
President Barack Obama said after meeting with congressional leaders on Monday he was encouraged that Congress would be able to pass short term spending legislation to keep the government open.
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Obama To Meet US Congress Leaders To Break Deadlocks Over Spending Plans, Zika Funds
US President Barack Obama has invited congressional leaders to the White House on Monday in an attempt to break deadlocks over government spending plans and funding the fight against the Zika virus.
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Florida Politicians Urge Use Of Intrexon GM Mosquitoes For Zika
Intrexon Corp said on Wednesday a bipartisan coalition of Florida politicians had urged the US government to step up efforts to fight Zika, including sanctioning the emergency use of the company's genetically engineered mosquitoes.
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Senate Blocks Zika Funding For Third Time
US Senate Democrats blocked a $1.1 billion bill to combat the Zika virus for a third time on Tuesday after Republicans inserted provisions that would end funding for a major abortion provider.
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Singapore Confirms Zika Spread; US And Other Countries Issue Travel Warnings
Confirmed cases of Zika virus in Singapore rose to 82 on Tuesday, as the United States joined a growing list of countries warning pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant to avoid travel to the city-state.
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Adult Mosquitoes Can Pass Zika To Their Offspring: Study
Adult female mosquitoes can pass the Zika virus along to their offspring, US researchers said on Monday, a finding that makes clear the need for pesticide programs that kill both adult mosquitoes and their eggs.
-
Food and Drug Administration Recommends Zika Testing For All Blood Donated In US
The US Food and Drug Administration recommended on Friday that all blood donated in the United States and its territories be tested for Zika virus, as it moves to prevent transmission of the virus through the blood supply.
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Health Official Warns Zika Could Spread Across US Gulf
One of the top US public health officials on Sunday warned that the mosquito-borne Zika virus could extend its reach across the US Gulf Coast after officials last week confirmed it as active in the popular tourist destination of Miami Beach.
