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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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

Medical Daily

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.

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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 Conversation

‘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

The Guardian - US

'We need this now': budget overlooks Australian Centre for Disease Control

'The radio silence we've heard is extremely alarming.'

The Canberra Times

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.

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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 Guardian - UK

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.

The Hindu

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.

LiveScience

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

The Independent UK

Woman Shares 8 Ways To Tell If Someone Has Bad Intentions, Goes Viral

Safety is a massive concern for women everywhere. However, knowing who might be a potential threat isn’t always easy. Some of the signs are subtle and nuanced, not just overt. The post Woman Shares 8 Ways To Tell If Someone Has Bad Intentions, Goes Viral first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Which states have the highest risk for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases?

Lyme disease is the most common tickborne disease in the US. Tick bite-related ER visits are highest on average from April to July, and peak in May.

USAFacts

32 scary parasitic diseases

Parasites can cause a wide range of diseases in humans, ranging from short-term to lifelong.

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U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levels

Powerful synthetic opioids and drugs like meth and cocaine still flood U.S. communities, fueling historically high overdose deaths.

The Times of India

Near to 100 cases of KP.2 COVID variant: Are we facing a new COVID wave?

In the long battle against COVID-19, a new variant has surfaced, triggering fears about a rise in cases. Maharashtra has already recorded 91 cases of the KP.2 variant, with the majority of cases in Pune. This adds to the existing cases of the JN.1, KP.2, and KP.1.1 sub-variants of the…

Salon

How bird flu impacts cattle

"Producers who observe cows with clinical signs of bird flu should let their veterinarians know . . ."

LiveScience

'The most critically harmful fungi to humans': How the rise of C. auris was inevitable

In this excerpt from his new book "What if Fungi Win?" microbiologist and immunologist Arturo Casadevall examines the rise of the deadly yeast Candida auris.

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The Guardian - UK

‘The issue is when to pull the trigger’: how prepared are we for human bird flu?

The H5N1 virus has been devastating bird populations, and is now infecting mammals too. Is human-to-human transmission next? And are we ready for another pandemic?

Salon

Are we "flying blind" with bird flu?

A lack of data and surveillance of the virus is worrying some public health experts about cases going unnoticed

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New US Rules Require Dogs To Be Microchipped For Rabies

New U.S. regulations require dogs entering from abroad to be 6 months old, microchipped, and vaccinated against rabies to prevent its spread.

Latin Times

California city declares public health emergency after tuberculosis outbreak exposes 170 people

The Long Beach city council identified at least 14 cases of the disease

WEKU

The CDC issues new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., aimed at keeping out rabies

The CDC announced stricter regulations for importing dogs from abroad — or traveling internationally with your furry companions.

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