But researchers also found evidence that pregnancy may lengthen time virus stays in body
Two candidates provided protection after just one shot; clinical trials planned for later this year
Spotting risk early may help women make healthy lifestyle changes sooner, study author says
All were infected while traveling abroad; number of U.S. cases continues to rise
Three babies born with defects, while three pregnancies were lost or ended due to brain damage caused by virus
Colombian study found no cases of microcephaly when infection occurred in 3rd trimester
Conditions will be ripe for transmission via Aedes aegypti mosquito, study warns
Agency acknowledges it's the only sure way to avoid having babies born with severe brain defect
Researchers find higher test scores during school years, but also risk of physical disabilities
Men must do their part too, fetal medicine doctor says
French finding adds to growing evidence that sexual transmission of the virus more common than thought
Experts offer tips on how to avoid infection
The mother was apparently infected in her home country of Honduras, reports indicate
Women planning to become pregnant should wait 8 weeks if they or partner live in areas where infections are occurring
Mosquitoes main source of transmission, but many don't know virus can be spread through sex, HealthDay/Harris Poll finds
Scientists measured evidence of exposure in the womb and found an association, but not proof
They say Gulf Coast states face risk, but most other states probably don't
Experts' advice to expectant mothers on marijuana use is same as for alcohol and tobacco: Don't do it
More research needed to explore potential link
It also offers short-term protection to vulnerable newborns, researchers say
Despite difficulties, study finds most live independently
Two registries will track those who show lab evidence of infection, whether or not they ever had symptoms
Study authors stress women should still take the B vitamin before and during pregnancy
Experts point to lack of constant fetal monitoring, inability to perform emergency delivery if needed
Expectant mothers should probably avoid the drug, experts say, although study didn't prove cause and effect
Finding held even when mom-to-be's blood sugar condition was well-controlled
Virus attacks placenta first, then fetus, study shows
Childhood obesity seems more likely when mothers are less educated
Elevated blood sugar may also 'imprint' baby for extra pounds
Approach used for fighting tumors could also safely get medicines to placenta, mouse study suggests
As mosquito season approaches, people can take simple steps to protect themselves, health officials say
Virus appears to activate an immune system response that turns off or stunts cell development
They tend to be taller, better educated, and societal changes over time may be behind trend, study suggests
Study found risk for a leading cause of premature birth began below EPA standards
Improvements in infertility treatments led to fewer risky multiple births by 2014, experts say
Study also found six months of breast-feeding offered protection against excess pounds in child
Agency recommends alternatives to fluconazole for mothers-to-be until its review is complete
Accutane raises risk of birth defects, but many women taking it don't follow guidelines to avoid pregnancy, study finds
One advisory: Let employees who feel nervous about travel to endemic areas stay put
Eating nutritious foods seems to counter higher risk, researchers find
At issue: should women be told to avoid getting pregnant during mosquito season
Agency says evidence confirms infection during early pregnancy leads to severe form of microcephaly
Finding suggests doctors might want to screen at-risk women sooner
Data review can't prove cause-and-effect, but suggests that ideal spacing between children is 2 to 5 years
Study also finds raised risk of newborns needing intensive care, but it doesn't prove cause-and-effect
The primary concern is potential for birth defects, officials say
Discovery could help explain link between expectant moms' tobacco use and kids' health problems
Australian researchers find possible link in large-scale study
Protein on fetal stem cells provides pathway for Zika; discovery might lead to infection-blocking drugs, researchers say
Harvard poll shows they don't know how virus spreads or how it affects health