Ever thought about a virus jumping from cows to humans? It might sound strange, but scientists have discovered that the highly infectious bird flu, H5N1, has done just that. This specific variant, called huTX37-H5N1, can infect mammals like mice and ferrets, and it's lethal in lab experiments. What'
In northern Gaza, the Kamal Adwan Hospital is facing a tough situation. Instead of getting much-needed supplies, it's been hit by Israeli forces. The hospital, which is running low on essentials, has been receiving injured people from nearby areas. The director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, said tanks and
Imagine trying to stop a dangerous disease from spreading while bombs are dropping all around you. That's the situation in Gaza, where the World Health Organization (WHO) had to stop giving kids a second dose of the polio vaccine because of intense fighting. The war in northern Gaza has made it too
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) issued a stark warning that Israel's war in Gaza could wipe out over 69 years of progress. This means that crucial indicators like life expectancy, education, income, and living standards could drop to where they were in 1955. The UNDP emphasized that
Pope Francis has just released his fourth encyclical, titled "Dilexit Nos, " which means "He Loves Us. " He's calling on people to reflect on Jesus' love in a world that's distracted by things like shopping and computer algorithms. This encyclical is special because it comes 350 years after a nun na
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed more about a Missouri patient who tested positive for bird flu in August. The case grabbed attention because the patient didn't have direct contact with poultry or dairy cows. Bird flu, officially known as H5N1, has been spreadi
In the central Gaza Strip, an Israeli strike on a school serving as a shelter for displaced people left at least 17 people dead on Thursday. Most of the victims were women and children, medical officials confirmed. This attack occurred as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that talks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli officials on Tuesday to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The United Nations reported that requests to bring aid to the area were still being denied. Blinken emphasized that the current steps taken by Israel to increase aid were not enough
Four more farmworkers in Washington have been infected with bird flu, adding to the 31 cases across six states. While experts say the risk of a human pandemic is low, the virus's spread among animals, especially cows, worries them. Washington's veterinarian, Dr. Amber Itle, explains the concern: "Th
You might think humans fell in love with carbs when we started farming, but scientists say that's not true. They found a gene called AMY1 that helps us digest starches, and it's been around for a really long time – even before we had agriculture. This gene started duplicating around 800, 000 years a
