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Brain Scans of Brazilian Babies Show Array of Zika Effects

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 23rd, 2016, 8:43pm UTC

The images show that the virus can inflict serious damage to many different parts of the fetal brain beyond microcephaly, the condition of unusually small heads.

Florida Investigates New Zika Cases on Gulf Coast and in Miami

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 23rd, 2016, 8:38pm UTC

Officials announced a new case in Pinellas County, on the Gulf Coast, and confirmed four new cases near Miami, where the majority of local cases have been found.

New Zika Cases Investigated in Florida

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 23rd, 2016, 8:38pm UTC

Officials announced a new case in Pinellas County, on the Gulf Coast, and confirmed four new cases near Miami, where the majority of local cases have been found.

How Staten Island’s Drug Problem Made It a Target for Poaching Patients

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 23rd, 2016, 8:32pm UTC

Addiction treatment centers in the borough, which has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic, say they are being offered kickbacks for patient referrals.

Tiny Invader, Deadly to Fish, Shuts Down a River in Montana

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 23rd, 2016, 7:36pm UTC

State wildlife officials suspended recreation along almost 200 miles of the Yellowstone River last week to prevent a parasite from spreading.

Well: An Unconventional Cardiologist Promotes a High-Fat Diet

International Herald Tribune - Posted: August 23rd, 2016, 5:26pm UTC

British cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra is among a small but increasingly vocal group of doctors in the United States and Britain who are challenging the medical and nutritional orthodoxy around fat, carbohydrates and calories.