Zika Virus
Kissing unlikely to pass on Zika virus: researchers
Kissing is unlikely to pass on the Zika virus, which is harmless for most people but can cause severe brain damage in unborn children, a study with monkeys shows.
Rio Olympics / Dustin Johnson pulls out over Zika concerns
World number two Dustin Johnson, who won his first major title at the US Open Golf Championship in June, will not play in the Rio Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus.
Rio Olympics / Body parts wash ashore next to Rio Olympic venue
Parts of a mutilated body wash up on the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, just meters (yards) from where beach volleyball athletes will compete in the upcoming Olympics.
Rio 2016 / Day pulls out over Zika fears
World No.1 golfer Jason Day of Australia says he is withdrawing from the Rio Olympic Games over the threat of the Zika virus.
Rio 2016 / Golfer Grace pulls out of Olympics due to Zika
South African Branden Grace joins a growing list of leading golfers withdrawing from the Rio Olympics on Friday due to concerns about the Zika virus.
Rio Olympics / Long jump champ Rutherford freezes sperm over Zika fears
Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford decides to freeze his sperm because of fears about the Zika virus at this year's Games in Rio de Janeiro.
IOC: Olympic games will go ahead despite Zika
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says that it sees no need to cancel, delay or move the Rio Olympic Games because of the Zika virus threat.
Scientists raise fear of higher Zika risk
The mosquito-borne Zika virus may be even more dangerous than previously thought, scientists in Brazil say.
Zika virus: 2.2 billion people in 'at risk' areas
More than two billion people live in parts of the world where the Zika virus can spread, detailed maps published in the journal eLife show.
Kissing unlikely to pass on Zika virus: researchers
Kissing is unlikely to pass on the Zika virus, which is harmless for most people but can cause severe brain damage in unborn children, a study with monkeys shows.
Dustin Johnson pulls out over Zika concerns
World number two Dustin Johnson, who won his first major title at the US Open Golf Championship in June, will not play in the Rio Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus.
Body parts wash ashore next to Rio Olympic venue
Parts of a mutilated body wash up on the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, just meters (yards) from where beach volleyball athletes will compete in the upcoming Olympics.
Day pulls out over Zika fears
World No.1 golfer Jason Day of Australia says he is withdrawing from the Rio Olympic Games over the threat of the Zika virus.
Golfer Grace pulls out of Olympics due to Zika
South African Branden Grace joins a growing list of leading golfers withdrawing from the Rio Olympics on Friday due to concerns about the Zika virus.
Long jump champ Rutherford freezes sperm over Zika fears
Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford decides to freeze his sperm because of fears about the Zika virus at this year's Games in Rio de Janeiro.
IOC: Olympic games will go ahead despite Zika
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says that it sees no need to cancel, delay or move the Rio Olympic Games because of the Zika virus threat.
Scientists raise fear of higher Zika risk
The mosquito-borne Zika virus may be even more dangerous than previously thought, scientists in Brazil say.
Zika virus: 2.2 billion people in 'at risk' areas
More than two billion people live in parts of the world where the Zika virus can spread, detailed maps published in the journal eLife show.
Zika virus in Bangladesh
According to the state minister for health, one case of Zika virus was found in Bangladesh in 2014. This is alarming news.