Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Florida reports four more cases of local zika infection in miami

(HealthDay)—Four more cases of Zika infection that were likely spread through mosquito bites have been reported in the Miami area, bringing the total count of cases to 21, Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Tuesday.

Health

Let safety bloom in your garden this season

(HealthDay)—Gardening offers exercise and fresh food, but don't forget to protect yourself from potential hazards, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Three people test positive for Zika in New York: authorities

Three people in New York have tested positive for the Zika virus, which has been blamed for a surge in babies born with abnormally small heads in Latin America, city officials said Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Kansas says new virus found after resident's death

A new virus thought to be carried by ticks or other insects has been discovered following the death of a southeast Kansas resident during the summer, public health officials said Monday.

Neuroscience

Tips to help you avoid bug bites this summer

Summer means more bugs, including pesky mosquitoes and ticks. Our specialists have tips about which insects are harmful, what diseases they carry and how to safely avoid them.

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