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September 19, 2016

The Latest: CDC: Aerial spraying, naled helped curb Zika

The Latest on the active Zika transmission zone being lifted in one Miami neighborhood (all times local): 11 a.m. U.S.

September 19, 2016

Officials declare Miami area clear of Zika, credit spraying

Authorities declared a victory Monday in stemming further infections of Zika in Miami's Wynwood arts district, but continued ...

September 16, 2016

Oklahoma's first new abortion clinic in 40 years opens doors

Despite facing some of the nation's strictest anti-abortion laws, a Kansas-based foundation opened a new facility in Oklahoma ...

September 15, 2016

Trump supports birth control without a prescription

Donald Trump says he believes women should be able to obtain birth control without a prescription. Speaking on an episode of ...

September 12, 2016

Woman who lost job while pregnant files complaint

A woman who lost her job at a clothing embroidery plant while she was pregnant said she had no idea of federal laws designed ...

September 12, 2016

Affidavit: Fertility doctor used own sperm for impregnations

A retired Indianapolis fertility doctor said he used his own sperm around 50 times instead of donated sperm that his patients ...

September 12, 2016

Navy: Sailor gives birth to baby on aircraft carrier at sea

The Navy says a sailor who never reported being pregnant has given birth to a baby girl aboard an aircraft carrier at sea. U.

September 06, 2016

UN changes guidance about sex for travelers to Zika zones

The U.N. health agency is changing its advice to travelers returning from areas facing a Zika virus outbreak, saying both men ...

August 31, 2016

Study: Ohio's abortion pill law led to worse health outcomes

Ohio's restrictions on the so-called abortion pill led to a higher rate of side effects, more doctor visits and additional ...

August 25, 2016

Walgreens clinics run by SSM to include birth control

The nonprofit Catholic organization SSM Health will provide birth control pills at the 26 clinics inside St.

August 24, 2016

India plans surrogacy ban for foreigners, unmarried couples

The Indian government plans to ban foreigners, single parents and gay couples from using India's surrogacy services under a ...

August 20, 2016

Officials: Zika won't hurt South Florida tourism in long run

The discovery of Zika-carrying mosquitoes in South Florida certainly isn't ideal for tourism, but local officials and ...

August 19, 2016

The Latest: Reid: Congress must approve funds to fight Zika

The Latest on Zika infections in Florida (all times local): 3:45 p.m. The top Democrat in the Senate says Congress must ...

August 19, 2016

Officials: Zika found in South Beach; spraying not practical

South Beach has been identified as a second site of Zika transmission by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland, and containing it ...

August 19, 2016

Zika researchers seeking volunteers willing to be infected

Wanted: Volunteers willing to be infected with the Zika virus for science. It may sound bizarre, but researchers are planning ...

August 18, 2016

Groups press Walgreens on religious restrictions in clinics

Four groups led by the American Civil Liberties Union are asking Walgreens for reassurance that its partnership with a ...

August 11, 2016

Florida Zika cases rise to 25 as back-to-school day nears

Florida's caseload of Zika spread by Miami mosquitoes has risen to 25, and U.S. health officials continue to warn pregnant ...

August 11, 2016

Studies shine light on mysterious placenta, how it goes awry

Scientists carefully probe a placenta donated after birth, bluish umbilical cord still attached. This is the body's most ...

August 06, 2016

Romanian mothers gather at museum to promote breastfeeding

Dozens of Romanian mothers have gathered at a museum in Bucharest to breastfeed their babies to promote the freedom of ...