Why using birth control in bid to combat Zika virus is a good idea
Feb 02, 2016 06:43 am UTC| Health
The World Health Organisation is to hold an emergency meeting about the Zika virus in South America. The epidemic has been of considerable concern particularly because it is being linked to microcephaly (unusually small...
Explainer: Where did Zika virus come from and why is it a problem in Brazil?
Feb 02, 2016 06:42 am UTC| Health
FromOctober 2015 to January 2016, there were almost 4,000 cases of babies born with microcephaly in Brazil. Before then, there were just 150 cases per year. The suspected culprit is a mosquito-borne virus called Zika....
Here's why we don't have a vaccine for Zika (and other mosquito-borne viruses)
Feb 02, 2016 06:40 am UTC| Health
As Zika fear rises, especially in the wake of the World Health Organization last night declaring a state of public health emergency, people are inevitably asking why we dont have a vaccine to protect against the...
There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well
Political donations rules are finally in the spotlight – here’s what the government should do