![NZ fortifies bread, flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects NZ fortifies bread, flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652969988_FlourGeneric.jpg)
NZ fortifies bread, flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects
The measure is to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.
Mon Aug 14 2023
![Risks of Zika infection throughout pregnancy Risks of Zika infection throughout pregnancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61469872181_PregnantWomen.jpg)
Risks of Zika infection throughout pregnancy
Pregnant women face the risk of being infected with the Zika virus throughout the pregnancy period as it is associated with birth defects.
Fri Sep 30 2016
![Zika may persist in eyes and play a role in spreading virus, study finds Zika may persist in eyes and play a role in spreading virus, study finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41464493962_zikavirus.jpg)
Zika may persist in eyes and play a role in spreading virus, study finds
Researchers have found that the Zika virus can live in eyes, and research in mice may help explain why some Zika patients develop eye disease.
Wed Sep 07 2016
![Hong Kong reports first case of Zika virus Hong Kong reports first case of Zika virus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51456901522_ZikaVirus.jpg)
Hong Kong reports first case of Zika virus
Hong Kong authorities reported the citys first Zika virus infection Thursday, which they described as an imported case of the disease blamed for birth defects.
Fri Aug 26 2016
![US health authorities confirm Zika causes birth defects US health authorities confirm Zika causes birth defects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61455857809_950x600.jpg)
US health authorities confirm Zika causes birth defects
The decision was based in part on a series of studies in Brazil, where thousands of babies were born last year with birth defects.
Thu Apr 14 2016
![Zika is tied to second adult brain disease, deepening fears of virus's unknown dangers Zika is tied to second adult brain disease, deepening fears of virus's unknown dangers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71454047454_ZikaVirus.jpg)
Zika is tied to second adult brain disease, deepening fears of virus's unknown dangers
Brazilian scientists studying the Zika virus made a worrisome discovery - that the virus may be associated with a second serious brain issue in adults.
Tue Apr 12 2016
![Zika outbreak: 'The more we learn, the worse things seem to get' Zika outbreak: 'The more we learn, the worse things seem to get'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/71454379967_ZikaBrazil.jpg)
Zika outbreak: 'The more we learn, the worse things seem to get'
Until Zika, "there has never been a mosquito-borne virus that could cause serious defects on a such a large scale," top US health officials said.
Fri Mar 11 2016
![Zika can trigger severe neurological disorder: study Zika can trigger severe neurological disorder: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51456800511_Zika.jpg)
Zika can trigger severe neurological disorder: study
Scientists said they had confirmed that the Zika virus blamed for severe birth defects can also trigger a dangerous neurological disorder.
Tue Mar 01 2016
![Zika has been linked to birth defects - Now it may be causing paralysis Zika has been linked to birth defects - Now it may be causing paralysis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81454687632_950x600.jpg)
Zika has been linked to birth defects - Now it may be causing paralysis
This small Colombian city has had five cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome in the past six weeks.
Mon Feb 22 2016
![World Bank announces $150 million to fight Zika outbreak World Bank announces $150 million to fight Zika outbreak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61454112144_950x600.jpg)
World Bank announces $150 million to fight Zika outbreak
The World Bank announced Thursday that it is providing $150 million to help countries in Latin America and the Caribbean fight the Zika virus.
Fri Feb 19 2016
![Miscarriages reported in 2 US women with Zika virus Miscarriages reported in 2 US women with Zika virus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61454569366_950x600.jpg)
Miscarriages reported in 2 US women with Zika virus
Two US women who contracted the Zika virus while traveling out of the country miscarried after returning home and the virus was found in their placentas.
Fri Feb 12 2016
![China confirms first imported Zika case: report China confirms first imported Zika case: report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61454112144_950x600.jpg)
China confirms first imported Zika case: report
China confirmed its first imported case of Zika late Tuesday, Xinhua reported.
Wed Feb 10 2016
![Perkembangan Virus Zika Perkembangan Virus Zika](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41454302962_PicStory.jpg)
Perkembangan Virus Zika
Terbaharu, virus Zika dilaporkan telah dikesan Indonesia dan Australia.
Thu Feb 04 2016
![WHO declares international health emergency over Zika WHO declares international health emergency over Zika](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81453795048_ZikaVirus.jpg)
WHO declares international health emergency over Zika
The surge of serious birth defects in South America is"strongly suspected" of being caused by the Zika virus and has constituted an international health emergency.
Tue Feb 02 2016
![The Zika threat The Zika threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61454112144_950x600.jpg)
The Zika threat
The Zika virus existed for decades in equatorial zones of Asia and Africa. Then, about 10 years ago, it cropped up on various Pacific islands.
Mon Feb 01 2016