Health News
U.S. reports 279 Zika cases in pregnant women, Obama pushes Congress on funds
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON Health officials said 279 pregnant women in the United States and U.S. territories have tested positive for Zika infection, prompting a new call from President Barack Obama for more funding to fight the outbreak spreading through the Americas. | Video
Guidelines may help prevent re-injury after knee surgery
(Reuters Health) – After knee surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), people are at high risk of repeat injury to the same structure, but simple screening tests before going back to sports can reduce this risk, according to a Norwegian study.
Senate bill would extend coverage of in vitro fertilization to wounded veterans
(Reuters Health) – U.S. military veterans who are infertile as a result of combat or training-related injuries still don’t have insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF), but that might change soon.
Skin cancer patients face deadly risk using ‘black salve’ home remedy
(Reuters Health) – People who fear they have skin cancer, or know it, and decide to try an unapproved product called “black salve” may face infection, scarring and worse cancer outcomes, doctors warn.
Drugmakers eye volume growth as China cuts prices by up to 67 percent
SHANGHAI/LONDON Chinese health authorities announced price cuts of up to two-thirds for three drugs on Friday in the latest move to reduce the cost of healthcare for patients in the world's second-biggest economy.