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Bird flu alert in Canada as teen tests positive; officials launch investigation
While human infections are uncommon, recent cases in humans with no known animal exposure have rais…
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Cows are now spreading bird flu to each other — here's why that's problematic for humans
Avian influenza H5N1 has spread to US cattle, raising concerns about its potential to infect mammal…
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5 tips to prevent ‘Teflon flu’ and use your nonstick pans safely
When Teflon-coated cookware is overheated — to above 500°F (or 260°C), the coating can deteriorate,…
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WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India! H9N2 virus detected in a four-year child in West Bengal
The World Health Organisation has confirmed the human case of bird flu in India, after the H9N2 vir…
ANI
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M-Pox remains public health emergency: WHO
The WHO has retained M-Pox's status as a public health emergency of international concern, citing a…
ANI
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My coworker asked if I was pregnant, and I wasn't. The confrontation made me spiral, and I debated whether to tell my boss.
When my coworker asked if I had "the nine-month flu," I panicked because I was child-free and not p…
Colleen McNally Arnett
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Longevity doctors are scrambling to get patients to stop taking flashy, expensive supplements
Think twice before buying your favorite influencer's supplement du jour. Here's how to choose the r…
Hilary Brueck
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Scientists warn of bird flu pandemic that could be '100 times worse' than COVID after rare human case found in US
The H5N1 avian flu has spread rapidly since a new strain was detected in 2020 affecting wild birds …
ANI
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Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission
Pigs are mixing bowls for bird flu and human flu viruses, increasing the risk of mutations that hel…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Walking pneumonia is spreading. Doctors share the tell-tale symptoms to look for, and varied ways to treat it.
Walking pneumonia has been on the rise nationwide, mainly among kids. The bacteria can linger for w…
Hilary Brueck
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My daughter ate at McDonald's and got sick 10 days later. Now she's hospitalized with E. coli and acute kidney failure.
A young girl was diagnosed with a life-threatening complication from E. coli, around the same time …
Tess Martinelli
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Nestlé and L'Oréal are betting on a longevity supplement made from pomegranate juice
Research suggests that a compound in pomegranates may rejuvenate our cells, boosting immunity and m…
Hilary Brueck
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I'm a new mom and a recent cancer survivor. I have to make space for both the joy and the fear.
I'm a first-time mom and recently learned I was cancer-free. I worry about recurrence, but I also w…
Autumn Gavora
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How did we manage to deal with COVID-19 so quickly, but the common cold still remains a persisting problem?
Despite rapid COVID-19 vaccine development, curing the common cold remains challenging due to many …
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What you need to know about eating meat, dairy, and eggs during the bird flu outbreak, according to a food safety expert
Avian flu has been detected in multiple US states. A food safety expert explained how you should th…
Julia Pugachevsky
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Dengue fine? Here's what you must do to avoid government penalty as Karnataka declares dengue an epidemic
Karnataka has declared dengue a state-wide epidemic, enforcing stringent regulations to eliminate m…
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Bird flu could jump to humans any day. A former surgeon general says it feels like 2020 again.
H5N1 avian flu virus is spreading in cattle herds. Former surgeon general Jerome Adams, who served …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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I made $9,450 and erased my credit card debt by joining 2 clinical trials. I just had to agree to get the flu and dysentery.
A clinical trial participant was able to erase his credit card debt and made nearly $10K for being …
Hilary Brueck
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'Long flu': Study finds influenza symptoms can linger like long Covid
People hospitalised with seasonal influenza also can suffer long-term, negative health effects, esp…