Puerto Rico’s Zika Cases Plunge, But Its Lasting Effect Still Felt On Island
November 30, 2016
Morning Briefing
Meanwhile, a company in Florida has developed medication for people who have contracted the virus.
Texas Confirms Locally Transmitted Zika Case: ‘We Knew It Was Only A Matter Of Time’
November 29, 2016
Morning Briefing
No travel alert suggesting that pregnant women avoid the area will be issued now because a single case does not constitute evidence of continuing local transmission.
One Thing Missing From Colombia’s Zika Outbreak: Babies Born With Microcephaly
November 1, 2016
Morning Briefing
In Brazil there have been 2,000 babies born with Zika-linked microcephaly. In Colombia there have been 47. Experts want to know why.
Longer Looks: Health Law Repeal, A Zika Guide And Identifying Disease Outbreaks
November 17, 2016
Morning Briefing
Each week, KHN’s Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web.
Podcast: The GOP’s Path To ‘Repeal And Replace’ May Not Be So Easy
November 16, 2016
KFF Health News Original
KHN’s Julie Rovner and Mary Agnes Carey, The New York Times’ Margot Sanger-Katz and The Lancet’s Richard Lane discuss the future of the Affordable Care Act under GOP control of both the White House and Capitol Hill.
One Year Later: WHO Advisers Mull Rolling Back Crisis Designation For Zika
November 18, 2016
Morning Briefing
But some worry that if the World Health Organization no longer classifies the outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern, a disease that many have struggled to understand will slip further down in priority. In other public health news: a buzzy new product to reduce stress that leaves critics unimpressed; germs and ATMs; cucumbers’ tendency to carry salmonella; and more.
All Eyes Are On Zika But A Far More Common Threat To Babies Lurks In Shadows
October 25, 2016
Morning Briefing
Experts say cytomegalovirus — which causes hearing loss, microcephaly, intellectual deficits and vision abnormalities — affects more people than Zika, but no one is talking about it. In other news, a study lays out the importance of well-child visits.
Researchers: Zika Can Be Passed Through Sweat, Tears
September 29, 2016
Morning Briefing
The son of a man who died of the virus contracted it after sitting by his father’s bedside, touching his skin and wiping his eyes. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention responds to a whistleblower’s claims that it is not using the most effective test for Zika.
Desperate Local Officials Hungry For Newly Approved Zika Funds
October 3, 2016
Morning Briefing
During Congress’ months-long battle, local health departments had to beg and borrow money to cover their Zika response efforts. Now they might finally be able to get some help. In other news, the CDC warns that men exposed to Zika should wait at least six months before trying to have a child, a study finds that complications for children who contract the virus after birth are rare, and more stories.
Hospital Encounters Conflict When Traditional Medicine Clashes With Alternative Views
January 9, 2017
Morning Briefing
A doctor’s anti-vaccine controversy at Cleveland Clinic illustrates the challenges many facilities may face. Other public health news stories include developments on the flu, cancer death rates, a morning sickness pill, fasting, the post-holiday blood supply shortage and Zika worries in Puerto Rico.
CDC Issues New Zika Travel Advisory For Pregnant Women
September 30, 2016
Morning Briefing
The warning focuses on travel to countries in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, turnaround times for Zika testing in Florida is starting to improve, officials say.
State Highlights: In Fla., A Detailed Plan To Combat Zika; Brain Surgery In The Twin Cities
November 7, 2016
Morning Briefing
Outlets report on health news from Florida, Minnesota, California and Missouri.
Homegrown Zika Cases Reported In New Miami-Area Neighborhood
October 14, 2016
Morning Briefing
Meanwhile, Florida’s governor urges federal officials to release funds to help the state combat the virus outbreak.
Drones Could Be Used As Tool In Battle Against Spread Of Zika
October 13, 2016
Morning Briefing
A grant will help officials explore the use of the aerial vehicles and other such innovative ideas. In other news on the virus outbreak, no homegrown cases have yet been found in Central Florida or further to the north.
Longer Looks: A Zika Experiment; Making Vaccines; The Big Soda Battle
October 20, 2016
Morning Briefing
Each week, KHN’s Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web.
State Highlights: Fees To Med-Mal Fund Reduced For Kan. Providers; Fla. Reports 7 New Zika Cases
December 1, 2016
Morning Briefing
Outlets report on health news from Kansas, Florida, Michigan, Massachusetts, California and Georgia.
Zika’s Wide-Ranging Impact: From Mixing Up Abortion Debate To Creating Business Opportunities
August 23, 2016
Morning Briefing
In other Zika-related news, Miami-Dade Country receives $5 million from the state to help fund the fight against the virus. Also, Florida students return to classrooms within the Zika zone while Gov. Rick Scott is targeted by a consumer advocacy group for his response to pregnant women’s concerns.
Decision Over Genetically Modified ‘Frankenflies’ Divides Florida Voters
November 10, 2016
Morning Briefing
The genetically altered mosquitoes would potentially help control the spread of Zika, but some voters made their concerns known via a non-binding “straw poll.”
Zika Battle Finally Funded As Congress Passes Stopgap Spending Bill
September 29, 2016
Morning Briefing
After House leaders reach an agreement over the Flint water crisis funds, Congress averts a government shutdown by passing a bill that includes $1.1 billion for the fight against Zika.
Public Health Perspectives: Zika’s Impact On Millennials; The Disease’s Demographic And Social Implications
August 22, 2016
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers and columnists offer their thoughts on this mosquito-borne illness as well as cholera, yellow fever and Lyme disease.
