Zika Talks Spur Birth Control and Abortion Debates in U.S.
The Zika threat prompts calls for frank talks on reproductive health as women consider contraception and abortion. Experts note risk rises in southern states with mosquitos and limited access to services, while comparisons to rubella epidemics offer historical context and vaccine timelines.
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Scientists using PET imaging find the tau protein correlates with cognitive decline and early symptoms better than amyloid alone. The study, led by Dr. Beau Ances, suggests both amyloid and tau are key for predicting onset and guiding therapies, though the data are preliminary and require larger trials.
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