Following a previous study around the dangers of the Zika virus to pregnant women, the CDC has just confirmed that the virus causes serious fetal brain defects. "This study marks a turning point in the Zika outbreak," said CDC director Tom Frieden in...
CDC confirms Zika virus causes severe birth defects
Following a previous study around the dangers of the Zika virus to pregnant women, the CDC has just confirmed that the virus causes serious fetal brain defects. "This study marks a turning point in the Zika outbreak," said CDC director Tom Frieden in...
Scientists have yet to prove without a doubt that the mosquito-borne Zika virus causes microcephaly. A big study involving 5,000 women being conducted right now will help determine that, but the results won't be out until mid-year. This much smaller...
Tesla just announced plans to launch its most affordable electric car next month. The Model 3 is expected to cost $35,000 and is set to debut on March 31st -- but it already has competition. Chevrolet showcased the Bolt EV at the start of the year, a...
If it wasn't already patently clear that the Zika virus poses a serious threat, it is now. The World Health Organization has declared that Zika is a health emergency "of international concern," and that there needs to be "coordinated" response to bo...
The head of the World Health Organization, Dr. Margaret Chan, wants to make it clear that the Zika virus is something we need to take seriously. In an address yesterday, Chan said that the virus, which has been linked to a slew of birth defects in Br...