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What is the ‘Zombie’ disease impacting the US deer population

Scientists warn that deadly disease devastating deer populations in the US could pose risk to humans

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Listeria Outbreak: Death, Preterm Delivery Reported; FDA Recalls Peaches, Nectarines, Plums Linked To Infection

Eleven cases of Listeria infection, including one death and a premature delivery, have been reported across seven states, the CDC revealed.

Medical Daily · Nov 21, 2023

'The Science' Suffers from Self-Inflicted Political Wounds

A separation of science and politics might be called for.

Reason · Nov 20, 2023

Which vaccines are recommended for American adults?

Nearly 47% of Americans ages 18 and over got a flu shot during the 2022–2023 flu season — but uptake of CDC-recommended vaccinations for hepatitis B and shingles lags.

USAFacts · Nov 17, 2023

First known case of ‘zombie’ deer disease found in beloved national park

Horrendous and deadly ailment is spreading among herds across the nation

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say

U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Father's role in fetal alcohol syndrome

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy — what about dads?

Salon · Nov 17, 2023

RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns

RSV infections are rising sharply in some parts of the country, nearly filling hospital emergency departments in Georgia, Texas and some other states

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

From Social Media to School Halls: Understanding and Preventing Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying involves an imbalance of physical or emotional power and an intent to cause harm, like traditional bullying, and is not limited to the school day or school grounds

Tech&Learning · Nov 16, 2023