Here is a round up of important and interesting medical stories in the news this week. Just click the links below for the full articles.
CDC issues historic travel warning over Miami Zika outbreak
The CDC issued a travel advisory for a small community in Miami, Florida. A total of 14 people have been infected by Zika locally. Pregnant women and their partners are advised to avoid travel to the area.
Human trials begin for Zika vaccines
Two human volunteers have received an experimental Zika vaccine. If successful, phase 2 of the vaccine trial could happen as soon as January.
NIH considering restarting funding for human-animal chimera research
The National Institutes of Health is discussing funding research involving incorporating human stem cells into animal embryos to create organisms called chimeras.
Meat-eaters may have a higher risk of death, but plants are the answer
A study in JAMA Internal Medicine published August 1 reveals a diet high in animal protein is associated with death while a diet high in plant protein is associated with decreased mortality. Substituting plant protein for animal protein can decrease the risk of death.
The old wives were onto something: Cranberry juice can block UTI bacteria
Researchers explain why cranberry juice can help fight off urinary tract infections.
