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How Big, Really, Is The Zika Outbreak In Florida?

A plane sprays pesticide over the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami on Aug. 6. That's just one way health officials are battling back Zika-carrying mosquitoes in the area. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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How Big, Really, Is The Zika Outbreak In Florida?

So far, health officials know of 37 confirmed cases of people who contracted Zika from mosquitoes in Miami. But computer models suggest the underlying outbreak in Miami is bigger — and spreading.

How Big, Really, Is The Zika Outbreak In Florida?

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Contagious Aphrodisiac? Virus Makes Crickets Have More Sex
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Contagious Aphrodisiac? Virus Makes Crickets Have More Sex

Researchers have stumbled upon a virus that makes crickets horny before it kills them. Inducing your host to mate more is a great way for a virus to spread its own genes.

Contagious Aphrodisiac? Virus Makes Crickets Have More Sex

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So, You Have Gonorrhea. Who Tells Your Ex?
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So, You Have Gonorrhea. Who Tells Your Ex?

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Most people testing positive for a sexually transmitted disease may want to do the right thing and let former sexual partners know. But such conversations aren't easy. In Spokane, you can ask the health department to make the call — and not use your name.

So, You Have Gonorrhea. Who Tells Your Ex?

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Feds Cracks Down On 'Bogus' STD Remedies

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Feds Cracks Down On 'Bogus' STD Remedies

The Food and Drug Administration warns consumers there are no over-the-counter drugs or dietary supplements approved to treat or prevent sexually transmitted diseases. People who know or suspect they are infected with an STD should consult a health professional.