CDC Reports Rare Nervous System Disorder In RSV Vaccine CDC reports increased Guillain-Barre syndrome cases in older adults post-RSV vaccination, emphasizing benefits outweigh risks. Top News · May 30, 2024
Guillain-Barre syndrome 'more common than expected' with RSV vaccine in older people, CDC reiterates Reports of a rare nervous system disorder are “more common than expected” in older U.S. adults who got the new RSV vaccines The Independent UK · May 30, 2024
Farmworkers exposed to bird flu Many dairy worker advocates believe H5N1 has spread to more people than is being reported Salon · May 29, 2024
Heatwaves increase risk of early births and poorer health in babies, study finds Research that looked at 53 million births says Black and Hispanic mothers and those in lower socioeconomic groups most at risk The Guardian - US · May 29, 2024
What is Colorado Tick Fever – and how can you avoid it on the trail this summer? Colorado Tick Fever is rare, but it’s helpful to recognize the symptoms if you’re going to be spending a lot of time outdoors Advnture · May 29, 2024
Who is overdosing on fentanyl? Black and Indigenous peoples had the highest fentanyl overdose rates of any racial demographic. USAFacts · May 29, 2024
Family Hospitalized After Eating Black Bear Meat At Reunion Learn about the dangers of consuming black bear meat at a family reunion in South Dakota and the importance of proper food safety practices. Top News · May 29, 2024
Whooping cough outbreaks: Why is pertussis on the rise in several countries? Notable outbreaks of whooping cough, or pertussis, have raised concern in some countries. LiveScience · May 28, 2024
Family infected with parasitic worms in US after eating bear meat, CDC says Six people who ate a meal in South Dakota in 2022 with black bear meat diagnosed with trichinellosis, a parasitic zoonotic disease The Guardian - US · May 26, 2024
Family infected with brain worms after eating undercooked bear meat, CDC says Family member grilled black bear meat to make kebabs but unknowingly undercooked the wild animal meat The Independent UK · May 26, 2024
What to look for in mosquito repellents Mosquito season is starting to rev up across much of the United States The Independent UK · May 25, 2024
Parasitic worms infect 6 after bear meat served at family reunion Parasitic worms infected a family who'd shared a meal that included undercooked bear meat kabobs. LiveScience · May 24, 2024
Scientists get creative in monitoring bird flu outbreak – by testing feces With second human case of H5N1 reported, CDC launches dashboard to monitor wastewater, and recruits students to help The Guardian - US · May 24, 2024
Man Makes Major Lifestyle Change In 50s, Halts Alzheimer’s Progression In Weeks "It's really important for me, as I get older, to try and be there for them in the future." The post Man Makes Major Lifestyle Change In 50s, Halts Alzheimer’s Progression In Weeks first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · May 24, 2024
Salon · May 23, 2024 Clues from bird flu’s ground zero Why did it take so long to recognize the virus on high-tech farms in the world’s richest country?
The Texas Tribune · May 23, 2024 The race to uncover bird flu in the Texas Panhandle Dairy farmers and veterinarians in northern Texas furiously investigated a mysterious illness among cattle before the government got involved. Farm cat deaths were the tip off.
Medical Daily · May 23, 2024 CDC Reports Second Human Case Of Bird Flu In Michigan Dairy Worker The CDC confirmed there is still no evidence of human-to-human transmission, and infection risk to the public remains low.
LiveScience · May 22, 2024 H5N1 bird flu has spread to human from cow in 2nd probable case, CDC reports A dairy worker in Michigan contracted an eye infection on a dairy farm where H5N1 had been identified in cows.
The Conversation · May 22, 2024 Masks work, our comprehensive review has found When a Texan farm worker caught bird flu from cattle recently, social media was abuzz with rumours. While bird flu is not a human pandemic, scientists and policymakers the world over are keen to prepare as best they can for when such a pandemic emerges – a tricky task, given…
The Guardian - US · May 22, 2024 ‘Horrifying. Gross’: mosquitoes bug Houston after recent storms Humid climate makes Texas city attractive to the insects, but with rainfall and major flooding, residents are forced indoors
LiveScience · May 20, 2024 Drowning deaths in US on the rise for the 1st time in decades About 500 more people died from drowning each year between 2020 and 2022 than did in 2019, the CDC reports.
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024 Wuhan: How the Covid-19 Outbreak in China Spiraled Out of Control; Wuhan: A Documentary Novel – reviews Dali L Yang’s critique of China’s response in the early days of the Covid pandemic is thoroughgoing if academic, while poet Liao Yiwu’s account mixes fact and fiction to extraordinary effect
The Hindu · May 18, 2024 Can humans get H5N1 infection by consuming raw milk? CDC warns against consuming raw milk due to potential H5N1 transmission, despite no reported human infections from raw milk intake.
LiveScience · May 18, 2024 32 diseases you can catch from animals Humans can catch a huge number of diseases from animals, and these can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2024 Bloodsucking parasites are spreading. Here’s how to protect yourself from ticks An increasing variety of ticks are pushing into new geographical areas, bringing unusual diseases