Can Zika virus kill brain cancer? New study suggests it may be a promising treatment
It’s been tied to birth defects and brain abnormalities in babies, but could the notorious Zika virus lend a hand in fighting brain cancer? Continue reading
Zika virus
Mosquito species capable of carrying Zika virus caught in Windsor, Ont.
Despite the development, the health unit said there’s no reason to worry about an increased risk of Zika virus in the region. Continue reading
Western University study discovers new way to detect Zika virus in patients
Researchers at Western University say they have discovered a way to detect Zika virus in patients more than 20 days after infection. Continue reading
Tick submissions to Middlesex-London Health Unit more than double year over year
With increased awareness of Lyme disease and the dangers of ticks, the Middlesex London Health Unit is seeing a meteoric rise in the number of tick submissions. Continue reading
Mosquito numbers low in Edmonton so far this spring
By Travis Dosser Radio Anchor/Reporter
Edmonton has been seeing unsteady weather this spring and that has left some wondering how the mosquito situation is right now. Continue reading
1 in 10 U.S. moms infected with Zika have babies with birth defects: report
According to the CDC, nearly 1,000 pregnant women in the U.S. had some evidence of a Zika infection. Continue reading
Alberta team granted federal funding to help stop Zika virus
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
A University of Alberta research team has received a federal grant to help their research into preventing the devastating effects of the Zika virus. Continue reading
VIDO-InterVac researchers attempt worldwide first in fight against Zika virus
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Saskatoon-based Vido-InterVac has received funding for research into the Zika virus. Continue reading
Here’s how hard Zika virus hit Canadian tourists last year
They 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. Continue reading
Number of Zika cases in B.C. quadruples
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
B.C.’s Centre for Disease Control says the number of confirmed Zika cases in the province has gone from 11 to 47, including three pregnant women. Continue reading
