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Obese pregnant women can reduce their risk of gestational diabetes and lower their blood pressure by exercising as little as three times a week

Even Moderate Exercise Can Reduce Risk of Gestational DM

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Short walks and some strength training each week made a difference for obese women, researchers say
Dutch researchers are reporting a case of miscarriage tied to maternal infection with the Zika virus. The report was published online July 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Miscarriage Linked to Maternal Zika Infection

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Dutch case finds woman's infection in South America may have contributed to pregnancy loss
Florida health officials are investigating two more unexplained cases of Zika infection

Two More Possible Cases of Non-Travel-Related Zika in Florida

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If all four are confirmed, they would be first instances of infection in continental United States
Patients with even moderately impaired vision may face a higher risk of unemployment

Even Midrange Vision Impairment Can Negatively Affect QOL

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Findings for midrange vision category (at legal threshold for driving)
Adults and adolescents with binge-eating disorder may have increased risk of suicidality

Binge-Eating Disorders May Be Linked to Suicidality

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Patients with BED and comorbid disorders may be at particularly high risk for suicidal outcomes
The average delay to diagnosis of bipolar disorder is six years

Six Years Average Time Between Onset and Diagnosis of Bipolar

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Many patients have disruptive symptoms for many years before they receive proper treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it's strengthening label warnings on fluoroquinolones because the drugs can lead to disabling side effects

FDA Strengthens Safety Warnings for Fluoroquinolones

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Fluoroquinolones such as Cipro, Levaquin should be reserved for life-threatening infections
The American Red Cross says it has an urgent need for blood donations

American Red Cross Says Blood Donations Needed Urgently

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There's currently less than a five-day supply, group says
From 2011 to 2014 there were increases in the rate of hepatitis C virus detection among women of childbearing age

Recent Increases in Rate of Hep C Detection in Young Women

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Increase in rate of HCV detection in women of childbearing age, HCV testing among infants
For the population of Colombia

Delaying Pregnancy Could Reduce Risk of Zika Infection

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But delaying pregnancy for six months or less linked to increase in prenatal infections