Puerto Rico reports first case of Zika virus, spread by mosquitoes

SAN JUAN (Reuters) - Puerto Rico has reported its first case of Zika, a mosquito-borne virus that has been spreading across South America and the Caribbean and has been linked by Brazilian authorities to a serious birth defect, a U.S. Congressman said on Thursday.

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Federal judge blocks Arkansas restrictions on abortion pill

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday granted a two-week restraining order against an Arkansas law restricting use of the so-called abortion pill, one day before the statute was to go into effect.

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Anesthesiologists like blues, surgeons prefer top 40 hits

(Reuters Health) - Music is common in operating rooms, with patients and providers generally agreeing that it’s a positive addition, but they may part ways on the best type of music to promote successful surgery, a new study suggests.

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Smokers more likely to get antibiotics prescriptions than others

(Reuters Health) - Doctors are more likely to give smokers antibiotics for an infection, a bad habit that may endanger public health by promoting antibiotic resistance, according to a U.S. study.

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After mastectomy, breast reconstruction may boost body image

(Reuters Health) - Women who get breast reconstruction right after a mastectomy may feel this helps improve their body image and overall quality of life, a small U.S. study suggests.

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Men with heart disease don’t know risks for erectile dysfunction

(Reuters Health) - Few men with heart disease know the condition is a leading cause of erectile dysfunction or understand all of the things they can do to make sexual difficulties less likely, a Polish study suggests.

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