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Those "concerning" bird flu mutations

"Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1

Salon

Norovirus Cases Surge: What You Need To Know About Stomach Bug

Here are the essential details about the stomach flu, including its symptoms, how it spreads, and the best ways to protect yourself and others from infection.

International Business Times

Norovirus cases surging in parts of U.S.

Cases of the stomach bug have increased this winter, the CDC says

Salon

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CDC Calls Bird Flu Mutations Inside Louisiana Man 'Concerning,' Could Make It More Transmittable

But the CDC emphasized that no cases of the virus being transmitted person-to-person have been detected

Latin Times

New Bird Flu Mutation Discovered In US As Cat Infections Cause Alarm

The ongoing spread of bird flu in the United States has alarmed experts -- not just because of human cases causing severe illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats.

International Business Times

Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the first severe case of the illness in the United States

The Independent UK

Whooping Cough: Highest Infection Rate Since 1948

Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have risen sharply in the U.S. Here's how to protect yourself and your family.

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Mutations found in first severe case of human bird flu in US: Here's what it means

In a new development, it has been found that the first severe case of bird flu in the US involves mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient's property, informed US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The analysis of the patient's sample from Louisiana…

The Times of India

Parliament blaze and a deadlock: Why is Liberia in a political crisis?

Are there links between the fire that gutted parts of parliament and a legislative impasse involving Speaker Koffa?

Al Jazeera

The dirtiest cruise ships of 2024 revealed, according to the CDC

The filthiest ship initially received a 62 out of 100, the lowest reported score this year

The Independent UK

Why conservatives drink raw milk

Raw milk represents being anti-establishment, which both far-left and conservative health types have in common

Salon

US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag

The U.S. flu season is underway

The Independent UK

Not too late to get seasonal vaccines in US, experts say

Americans are encouraged to get vaccinated in early fall, but getting Covid and flu shots today can still be a good idea

The Guardian - US

Avian influenza: Bird flu spread triggers state of emergency in California

The declaration of a state of emergency in California over avian influenza comes within days of the first severe human case of bird flu in the U.S.

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The Guardian - US

Why California declared a state of emergency over bird flu

The virus has spread for years in wild birds and commercial poultry, and was detected for the first time in US dairy cattle in March

International Business Times

Life Expectancy Jumps In The United States. Here's How Long You Can Expect To Live

Life expectancy rose to its highest rate since before the pandemic in 2019; COVID-19 as a leading cause of death tumbled down the list.

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California Declares State Of Emergency Over Bird Flu Outbreak

California declares state of emergency due to bird flu affecting dairy cows and people in the U.S. Protective measures and testing efforts are in place to ...

The Independent UK

California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the outbreak of the virus, also known as Type A H5N1

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The Guardian - US

Two California house cats die from bird flu as three more appear to be infected

Los Angeles health officials investigate new cases after felines who had consumed raw milk found with H5 virus

Al Jazeera

Why has California declared a state of emergency over bird flu?

Cases of the H5N1 strain of bird flu are on the rise in humans in the US, with the first severe case reported.

The Times of India

US life expectancy on rise again, climbs back towards pre-pandemic levels

Recovering from the deadly impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, life expectancy in the US has seen a sharp rebound, drawing closer to the pre-pandemic levels.

Latin Times

Fentanyl Crisis: Users Consume More As Street Pills Lose Potency

Over the past year, there has been a massive drop in fentanyl overdose deaths. From July 2023 to July 2024, the CDC reported a 17% decrease nationwide. Experts say more research is needed to understand the reasons behind this trend, as it might differ across regions.

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U.S. Life Expectancy Shows Modest Improvement In 2023

Recent CDC data shows U.S. life expectancy on the rise post-pandemic, with declines in major causes of death. Optimism for continued improvements in popula...

Medical Daily

Bird Flu Crisis: Louisiana Reports First Severe Human Case, California Declares Emergency Over Dairy Outbreak

California, the nation's most populous state, has declared a state of emergency after the virus struck hundreds of dairy herds, while Louisiana reports the first severe human case in a hospitalized patient.

The Independent UK

US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing

U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this year

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