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What are the symptoms of bird flu and how does it spread?

No evidence of human-to-human transmission has been documented, the CDC says.

Fortune

Philly has highest STI rates in the country – improving sex ed in schools and access to at-home testing could lower rates

Philadelphia ranks No. 1 among U.S. cities for new sexually transmitted infections – STIs – according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Conversation

KP.3, the new COVID variant is here: What we know about it till now

KP.3, the new variant of COVID, is currently responsible for over 25% of all COVID cases in the US as per the data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is overtaking the previously dominant JN.1 variant. Apart from this, other variants of the FLiRT group of…

The Times of India

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What to look for in mosquito repellents

Mosquito season is starting to rev up across much of the United States

The Independent UK

I want to keep my child safe from abuse − but research tells me I’m doing it wrong

Child sexual abuse is uncomfortable to think about, much less talk about. The idea of an adult engaging in sexual behaviors with a child feels sickening. It’s easiest to believe that it rarely happens, and when it does, that it’s only to children whose parents aren’t protecting them.

The Conversation

Travis County is shifting focus to prevent overdose deaths as fentanyl ravages the area

Since 2019, accidental drug deaths have been rising in Texas, with the number tripling in Travis County.

The Texas Tribune

Advocates recognize statewide Better Hearing and Speech Month

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say hearing loss is the third most common chronic disease in the U.S. It affects more than 700,000 Kentuckians.

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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.

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U.S. Flu Season Ends With Moderate Impact

CDC announces end of U.S. flu season with moderate impact, cautioning against potential springtime upticks.

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U.S. Births Decline In 2023, Reversing Temporary Increase

Explore the latest CDC data showing a decline in U.S. birth rates in 2023, with implications for various age groups and societal factors.

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Lexington-Fayette County health department organizing weekend diabetes awareness expo

Around 13 percent of Kentucky adults have diabetes, according to a 2021 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s three percent above the national average.

WEKU

CDC Warns Of Counterfeit Botox Injections Sickening 22 People

CDC warns of counterfeit Botox causing illness in 22 individuals, emphasizing risks and symptoms. Urges public vigilance.

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New Guidelines Recommend Triple Screening For Syphilis In Pregnancy

Learn about the concerning rise in congenital syphilis cases, prompting updated screening guidelines for pregnant women to protect newborns.

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Texas Reports Human Case Of Bird Flu Linked To Cattle Contact

This is the second human case of avian influenza in the U.S. and the first one tied to a recent outbreak among dairy cows in Texas.

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U.S. life expectancy rebounded in 2022 but COVID and drug overdoses were still deadly

As the COVID pandemic faded in 2022, U.S. life expectancy rose by more than a year. But the virus and drug overdoses spurred by fentanyl still took nearly 300,000 lives.

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"Time will tell" on FL measles outbreak

Experts say vaccinated people are safe, but if you're unvaccinated, it's a good idea to avoid South Florida

WEKU

The CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidance

The current guidance advises five days of isolation. Unnamed health officials have indicated that this guidance may soon go away, a move that troubles public health experts.

WEKU

Syphilis cases rise to their highest levels since the 1950s, CDC says

Cases increased by nearly 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022, according to the CDC. Rates increased among all age groups, including newborns, and in all regions of the country.

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JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know

The CDC estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation. The virus continues to evolve so rapidly that "our immune systems have not been able to keep up," an expert says.

WEKU

Flu and COVID are on the rise, but there are fewer severe COVID cases than last year

Flu is rising, and COVID levels are higher than last season's peak. But COVID hospitalizations and deaths are down. Nonetheless, COVID is still the most dangerous virus circulating.

The Conversation

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Conversation

Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here's what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it

The global anti-vaccine movement and vaccine hesitancy that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic show no signs of abating.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s one roadmap to easing the mental health crisis among teen girls

Mental health crises are rising among girls and young women. Working on Womanhood, developed in Chicago, helped reduce symptoms of PTSD.

The Independent UK

What is ‘white lung syndrome’? Ohio pneumonia outbreak explained

‘We have no evidence whatsoever of any connection to any outbreaks statewide or internationally’

The Independent UK

How to understand Ohio’s ‘white lung syndrome’ pneumonia outbreak – and why it’s not linked to China

‘We have no evidence whatsoever of any connection to any outbreaks statewide or internationally’

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