How to Talk to Children About Terror Attacks

Zika Test Took Weeks for Results, Infected Washington Teen Says
Washington teen said she tested positive for the virus after trip to Haiti.

What We Know About Baby Born With Microcephaly in US
The Zika-infected mother gave birth in a New Jersey hospital, doctors said.

Concussions in Children May Be Vastly Underreported, Study Finds
Study found more than 80 percent of concussions are diagnosed out of the ER.

WHO Strengthens Guidelines to Prevent Zika Sexual Transmission
WHO doubles the period for abstinence or barrier contraception.

Researchers Use Google to Find Chickenpox Seasons
The virus has been found to peak during the spring.

Watch: Amid Struggle to Lose Weight, Woman Gets Life-Changing Medical Diagnosis
Debbie Savage said she struggled to lose weight for 15 years before a doctor conducted tests that revealed she had a common disorder.

What Life Is Like in Flint 3 Years Into Water Crisis
Health officials say filtered water is safe to drink for most residents.

FDA Approves Implant to Fight Opioid Addiction
An implantable medication can treat opioid addicts for six months at a time.

Health Experts Want Rio Olympics Moved Over Zika Fears
The group also claims the WHO has a conflict of interest.

High Risk for Breast Cancer May Be Normalized With Healthy Living, Study Finds
Researchers examined if lifestyle choice could change cancer risk in some women.

GMO Mosquito Company Calls for Expedited Action to Test Against Zika
The biotech company has released GMO mosquitoes in Brazil to fight Zika virus.

Bullet Removed From Man’s Head After Nearly 17 Years
Dwayne Adams, lost his sense of smell and partial eyesight

Thousands With Zika May Have Arrived in US, CDC Warns
Federal officials said they’re concerned about local transmission of the virus.

Nearly Half of Antidepressants Not Prescribed for Depression, Study Finds
Canadian study found patients take antidepressants for wide variety of reasons.

Just 5% of Terminally-Ill Cancer Patients Understand Prognosis
Small study looked at cancer patients’ understanding of their disease.

#MyDepressionLooksLike: Twitter Users Share Their Emotional Stories
Twitter users share stories about their depression.

Obama Calls for Full $1.9B Funding to Fight Zika Virus
Obama spoke after CDC reported increase in number of pregnant U.S. women infected.

Public Pools, Hot Tubs Rife With Health Violations, CDC Finds
What you can do to check if your pool is safe.

Healthy Lifestyle May Prevent Some Deaths From Most Common Cancer, Study Finds
Not smoking and staying active can help reduce cancer risk.

Formerly Conjoined Sisters Leave Hospital for First Time
The girls were born conjoined at the abdomen.

WHO Director Calls for ‘Targeted Approach’ to Fight Zika at Olympics
WHO Director Margaret Chan called Zika information more worrying.

HIV Risk Highest in Southern Cities for Gay, Bisexual Men
A new map shows the highest rates of HIV for gay, bisexual men.

Man Undergoes First Penis Transplant in US
The 15-hour surgery occurred earlier this month.

Australian Olympic Team to Combat Zika With Anti-Viral Condoms
The condoms are treated with anti-viral gel.

Microbiome Research Just Got a Mega Infusion of Cash
White House Initiative To Pour Funds Into Microbiome Research

Reading on a Screen Rather Than Paper May Affect What You Learn
Those who read on paper rather than digitally may grasp “big picture” better.

FDA Re-Evaluates Labels for ‘Healthy,’ ‘Natural’ Foods
Consumer Reports’ survey says many shoppers look for the “natural” label.

Illness Sweeps Canada Evacuation Center After Wildfire
Close quarters can create breeding ground for infectious diseases.

E-Cigarettes to Be Regulated by FDA
Agency announced new regulations to combat “wild, wild west” of e-cigarettes.

‘Air Rage’ Linked to First-Class Cabin, Study Finds
In-flight tensions can run high on flights with a first-class section.

‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli May Face Additional Fraud Charges
The former pharmaceutical executive faces charges on securities and wire fraud.

Company Expands Frozen Vegetable and Fruit Recall
The voluntary recall is being made in cooperation with the FDA and CDC.

‘Biggest Loser’ Winner Said Regaining Weight Felt ‘Shameful’
Danny Cahill talked about the difficulty in keeping weight off.

Zika ‘Very Likely’ to Spread From Mosquitoes to Humans in US
Officials hope to constrain any outbreak within the U.S.

Safe Space for Opioid Addicts Reveals Changing Views
More health officials are working on “middle ground” to save addicts.

Playground Traumatic Brain Injuries on the Rise, Study Says
Children between the ages of 5 and 9 had the highest injury rate.

Extreme Weight Loss Linked to Slower Metabolism, Study Finds
Study could explain why it’s so hard to keep the weight off.

Teen Pregnancy Rates Hit Historic Lows
Teen pregnancy rate is down more than 40 percent in last decade, CDC says.

Beating Heart Cells Created From Human Skin Cells
Human cells grown in mice were used in the study.