Mexico says 11 pregnant women infected with Zika

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico has confirmed 11 pregnant women are infected with the Zika virus, out of a total of 121 cases, the government said on Monday.

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Lebanon struggles to help Syrian refugees with mental health problems

BEIRUT (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Syrian refugee Fatmeh fled to safety in Lebanon in 2011 after militants raided the family home, beat her up and tried to rape her. But her problems were far from over.

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Patients get mixed reactions from docs over mail-ordered genetic tests

(Reuters Health) - Patients who order direct-to-consumer genetic tests report mixed experiences when they take the results to their doctors, a new study found.

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Scientists find Zika increases risk of rare neurological illness

LONDON, (Reuters) - French scientists say they have proved a link between the Zika virus and a nerve syndrome called Guillain-Barre, suggesting countries hit by the Zika epidemic will see a rise in cases of the serious neurological condition.

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One-third of U.S. women seeking abortions get misleading information: study

NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Women in many U.S. states are given misleading information in state-issued brochures when they seek abortions, such as characterizations of fetal and embryonic development, according to a study released on Monday.

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History of fainting linked to increased risk of car crashes

(Reuters Health) - People with a history of fainting spells or blackouts may be more likely to get into car crashes than the typical driver, a Danish study suggests.

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