Zika Virus Symptoms
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Planning a winter getaway? Zika warnings remain in place as travel season loomsHeading south this winter? A recent study conducted on behalf of the federal government shows Canadians still don't fully understand the risks associated with Zika.CanadaOct 6, 2017
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Can Zika virus kill brain cancer? New study suggests it may be a promising treatmentIt’s been tied to birth defects and brain abnormalities in babies, but could the notorious Zika virus lend a hand in fighting brain cancer?HealthSep 6, 2017
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Here’s how hard Zika virus hit Canadian tourists last yearThey had painful rashes, a high fever, muscle and joint pain and headaches — Zika virus’s toll on Canadian tourists was “more severe” than what was expected, according to a new study shedding light on the mosquito-borne virus’s reach on travellers.HealthMar 6, 2017
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Year in review: 10 health and nutrition stories of 2016Zika virus, skyrocketing EpiPen prices and mass opioid overdoses. Health news in 2016 was a varied mix of public health emergencies, hot-button issues and shedding light on healthier eating.CanadaDec 28, 2016
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The biggest medical breakthroughs of 2016While the world grappled with a Zika virus epidemic, steadily climbing rates of dementia and an opioid crisis, scientists worked hard at unravelling health care problems.HealthDec 27, 2016
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Dr. Gregory Taylor retires: Country’s top doctor gives final word to Canadians about their healthDr. Gregory Taylor spent two years at the helm of Canada’s health care system as chief public health officer. He retires on Friday after a decades-long career as a family physician and public health expert.HealthDec 15, 2016
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Anti-Zika apparel: Clothing has built-in mosquito repellant for women, expectant momsIf you’re a woman in your childbearing years, the threat of Zika virus is probably on your mind. That’s why a company created a line of anti-Zika apparel, weaving in mosquito repellant nanotechnology into everyday clothing.HealthDec 14, 2016
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Miami Beach looking for help in Zika battle with mosquito chomping batsMiami has been trying to control the spread of Zika after the virus-carrying mosquitoes arrived on the shores of the sunny beach city.HealthOct 18, 2016
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‘No current risk’ after mosquito that can transmit Zika virus found in Ontario: officialsHealth officials say there's "no current risk" after a mosquito species capable of transmitting the Zika virus to humans was found in the Windsor, Ont., area.CanadaOct 6, 2016
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Why this Canadian-made device could be a game-changer in the fight against Zika virusCanadian engineers have created a device that lures mosquitoes in and captures hundreds of their eggs – a trap they say will be a game-changer in the global fight against Zika virus.HealthAug 30, 2016
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