Zika

  • NewsErica Rae Chong

    13 offensive Halloween outfits to stay far, far away from

    Halloween is around the corner and the rush to pick out or create a perfect costume is on. But before you jump on the latest trend or parody a current event, do take a moment to double check what you're wearing, lest your costume turns into a whole different kind of scary. Click the gallery above to see 15 Halloween costumes to avoid and let us know what you think by tweeting us @YahooStyleCA.

  • NewsKathryn Kyte

    ‘By Invite Only’ offers mosquito repellent jewellery

    You’re probably used to seeing citronella candles to ward off mosquitos, but what if you your own jewellery could repel the pesky critters? The bracelets and necklaces are made with stainless steel while the Yu Ahn Square Bracelet also incorporates onyx and rhodium plated chains into the design. Each item comes with three citronella mosquito repellent beads (under $5 CND for the batch).

  • NewsKorin Miller

    Scientists Have Pinpointed How Zika Virus Infects the Fetus

    A new study from Yale University has identified how Zika virus travels from the mother to the baby, crossing the placental barrier and causing microcephaly.

  • NewsWWD

    Zika Fears Causing Bug-Repellent Clothes to Sell Out

    On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services decided to shift $81 million in funds from other projects in order to develop a vaccine for Zika.

  • NewsJulie Ricevuto

    This Bizarre, Full-Body Mesh Suit Was Invented to Stop Zika-Infected Mosquitoes

    A Japanese company designed a full-body, mesh suit to prevent people from being bitten by mosquitoes infected with the Zika virus.

  • NewsJenna Birch

    Pregnant Savannah Guthrie Will Not Travel to Rio for the 2016 Olympics Due to Zika Concerns

    Savannah Guthrie, who just announced that she is pregnant with her second child, is playing it safe by not covering the 2016 Olympics in Rio where there are Zika virus concerns.

  • NewsSimone Olivero

    How to avoid getting Zika if you’re heading south

    Like many Canadians, I booked a trip to the Caribbean this winter.  Long before the Zika virus began making headlines, I made plans to park myself on a beach for a week, leaving my winter woolies and snow boots behind. But with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring a “global emergency,” many are reconsidering their travel plans.  ALSO SEE: Zika Outbreak Declared International Emergency While the Zika virus is mostly a concern for expectant mothers and those considering conceiving in the