NIH’s Fauci On Combating Zika: ‘You Have To Have The Resources To Act Quickly’
By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez
July 12, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recently spoke with KHN’s Carmen Heredia Rodriguez about vaccine development and the ongoing fight in Congress over emergency funding.
Florida’s Mosquito Control Forces Mobilize Against Zika Threat
By Phil Galewitz
June 17, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Local mosquito control authorities prepare spray-and-trap offensive to halt Zika-carrying mosquitos in damp breeding grounds.
A Primer: How The Fight Against Zika Might Be Funded
By Shefali Luthra
June 23, 2016
KFF Health News Original
The Senate approved an amendment to a must-pass appropriations bill that provides $1.1 billion to combat the virus’s spread. A separate House proposal, which has drawn a veto threat from the White House, is also pending and it is not clear how they might compromise. But public health advocates say efforts are needed soon to fight the mosquito-based disease.
Quick, Low-Cost Dipstick Test For Dengue And Zika Could Help Diagnose And Track Outbreaks
September 28, 2017
Morning Briefing
“You can go from a sample to an answer within about 15 minutes,” says one of the authors of the test. In today’s other public health news: food safety violations, the link between exercise and willpower, autism and health issues of women refugees.
If Zika Concerns Might Derail A Trip, Consider ‘Cancel-For-Any-Reason’ Plans
By Michelle Andrews
June 14, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Consumers planning a vacation who have worries about health issues may want to look into travel insurance that allows them to cancel the trip for any reason.
Gaps In Women’s Health Care May Derail Zika Prevention In Texas, Florida
By Shefali Luthra
June 14, 2016
KFF Health News Original
In these two high-risk states, public health workers face challenges in educating women about the virus and minimizing its impact.
Georgia Women Weigh Zika Risks As Mosquito Season Arrives
By Michell Eloy, WABE
May 19, 2016
KFF Health News Original
The CDC is advising pregnant women, especially in the South, to take some precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes that could carry the Zika virus. So far, Zika cases in Georgia are linked to travel, not bites.
After Feds Scale Back Money For Zika-Related Research, Sanofi Ends Vaccine Project
September 5, 2017
Morning Briefing
Sanofi was the only major pharmaceutical company working on a vaccine for the virus with a near-term market goal.
Mapping Zika’s Family Tree With Genome Sequencing Shows The Origins Of An Epidemic
May 26, 2017
Morning Briefing
Using the technique could help researchers predict how the next pandemic will move across the globe.
Can We Conquer All Diseases By The End Of The Century?
By Anna Gorman
October 5, 2016
KFF Health News Original
According to the neurobiologist heading a much-publicized effort funded by Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, putting scientists and engineers under one roof will be key.
Though Fervor Over Zika Has Faded, Experts Warn Vigilance Is Still Needed
June 21, 2017
Morning Briefing
A new study shows an increase in Zika-carrying mosquitoes across the South.
Mosquito Hunters Set Traps Across Houston, Search For Signs Of Zika
By Carrie Feibel, Houston Public Media
May 24, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Harris County, Texas, operates one of the largest mosquito control operations in the country, with more than 50 people who trap, freeze and test mosquitoes for threats such as Zika.
Nation Could Be Hit With Drug Shortages After Hurricane Slams Puerto Rico
October 2, 2017
Morning Briefing
The agency is closely tracking 40 high-priority drugs that are deemed essential and could run short nationally following potential damage to the island’s dozens of drugmaking plants. Meanwhile, the hurricane killed most mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus.
Genetic Mutation In Small Group Of Amish People May Hold The Key To Longer Lives
November 16, 2017
Morning Briefing
The Amish people involved in the study had unusually low levels of a certain protein mostly associated with blood clotting. Carriers of the mutation live on average to age 85, about 10 years longer than their peers, and seem to be completely protected from Type 2 diabetes. In other public health news: gun violence, Zika, robotic prosthetics, and more.
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Supercomputer Watson Was Going To Revolutionize Cancer Treatment. It Has Yet To Live Up To Hype.
September 6, 2017
Morning Briefing
Stat looks at the reasons why this lofty project faltered. In other public health news: HIV crime laws, CAR-T therapy, gene editing, pediatric blood-pressure guidelines, and Zika.
Pregnant Women In Houston And Their Doctors Weigh Risks Of Zika
By Carrie Feibel, Houston Public Media
April 28, 2016
KFF Health News Original
The U.S. Gulf Coast has the right weather conditions and mosquitoes for the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects. But the level of risk is unknown in this country so doctors are advising caution to their patients who are pregnant or trying to have a baby.
Despite Flu Vaccine’s Possible Link To Miscarriage, Experts Implore Pregnant Women To Still Get The Shot
September 25, 2017
Morning Briefing
While scientists look into the potential link, experts also say it is still very important for women to protect themselves and their babies from the flu. In other public health news: tetanus and other world health problems; mosquitoes; Zika; brain injuries and violence; restrictions on blood donors; and a quadruplet-success story.
Viewpoints: Opioids And America’s Backward Slide; Remaining Vigilant Against Zika
June 22, 2017
Morning Briefing
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Zika’s Not Just ‘Last Year’s Problem’: Sobering Report Details Virus’s Effects On U.S. Women
April 5, 2017
Morning Briefing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the largest and most comprehensive study about Zika’s effects on pregnant women.