Social media key for tracking flu, Zika, depression and more, says new book
11/10/2017
Phys.OrgSocial media key for tracking flu, Zika, depression and more, says new bookPhys.OrgSearch the hashtag "flu" on Twitter and you'll find a free-flowing stream of comments from people across the country. In 140 characters or fewer, they offer threads of information about their symptoms, how long they've been sick, whether they received …
11/10/2017
Phys.OrgSocial media key for tracking flu, Zika, depression and more, says new bookPhys.OrgSearch the hashtag "flu" on Twitter and you'll find a free-flowing stream of comments from people across the country. In 140 characters or fewer, they offer threads of information about their symptoms, how long they've been sick, whether they received …
EPA approves 'ZAP Male' mosquito to fight Zika, other mosquito-borne diseases – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
11/09/2017
Milwaukee Journal SentinelEPA approves 'ZAP Male' mosquito to fight Zika, other mosquito-borne diseasesMilwaukee Journal SentinelScientists with the company hope the new mosquito biopesticide, which is being marketed under the name ZAP Males, can reduce populations of mosquitoes that carry yellow fever, dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika virus. Along with Washington, D.C., the …EPA approves bacteria-infected mosquitoes to fight ZikaNew York Daily NewsEPA Approves Killer Mosquitoes to Stop Harmful Diseases Like ZikaNewsweekEPA approves 'good guy' mosquitoes to battle ZikaEngadgetPopular Mechanics -Homeland Preparedness News -Financial Express -Nature.comall 74 news articles »
11/09/2017
Milwaukee Journal SentinelEPA approves 'ZAP Male' mosquito to fight Zika, other mosquito-borne diseasesMilwaukee Journal SentinelScientists with the company hope the new mosquito biopesticide, which is being marketed under the name ZAP Males, can reduce populations of mosquitoes that carry yellow fever, dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika virus. Along with Washington, D.C., the …EPA approves bacteria-infected mosquitoes to fight ZikaNew York Daily NewsEPA Approves Killer Mosquitoes to Stop Harmful Diseases Like ZikaNewsweekEPA approves 'good guy' mosquitoes to battle ZikaEngadgetPopular Mechanics -Homeland Preparedness News -Financial Express -Nature.comall 74 news articles »
Some Good News, As A Zika-Exposed Baby Turns One – WAMU 88.5
11/09/2017
WAMU 88.5Some Good News, As A Zika-Exposed Baby Turns OneWAMU 88.5Two years ago, when the Zika virus was first identified as the cause of microcephaly in babies, women were scared. Expectant mothers who got infected had no idea what the chances were of having a healthy baby. Researchers have since learned that while …
11/09/2017
WAMU 88.5Some Good News, As A Zika-Exposed Baby Turns OneWAMU 88.5Two years ago, when the Zika virus was first identified as the cause of microcephaly in babies, women were scared. Expectant mothers who got infected had no idea what the chances were of having a healthy baby. Researchers have since learned that while …
Asian tiger mosquito greater vector for Zika virus after second feeding – Healio
11/09/2017
HealioAsian tiger mosquito greater vector for Zika virus after second feedingHealioBALTIMORE — A second feeding for invasive mosquitoes spreading in the United States and Europe may make it more likely to spread Zika and other viruses than after just one feeding, according to researchers. Their findings likely demonstrate a more …New study finds extra bite of blood transforms invasive Asian tiger mosquito from poor to potent spreader of Zika virusDeathRattleSports.comall 2 news articles »
11/09/2017
HealioAsian tiger mosquito greater vector for Zika virus after second feedingHealioBALTIMORE — A second feeding for invasive mosquitoes spreading in the United States and Europe may make it more likely to spread Zika and other viruses than after just one feeding, according to researchers. Their findings likely demonstrate a more …New study finds extra bite of blood transforms invasive Asian tiger mosquito from poor to potent spreader of Zika virusDeathRattleSports.comall 2 news articles »
US Embassy hosts Zika TechCamp program to help stop spread of deadly disease – The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer
11/09/2017
US Embassy hosts Zika TechCamp program to help stop spread of deadly diseaseThe St. Kitts-Nevis ObserverThe U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), hosted a Zika TechCamp in Barbados. Sixty participants from the region with backgrounds in public health, media, …and more »
11/09/2017
US Embassy hosts Zika TechCamp program to help stop spread of deadly diseaseThe St. Kitts-Nevis ObserverThe U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), hosted a Zika TechCamp in Barbados. Sixty participants from the region with backgrounds in public health, media, …and more »