The US is facing a serious heat wave. A heat dome is pushing temperatures to dangerous levels. This is not just any heat wave. It's one of the strongest in years. Cities from Philadelphia to Boston are feeling the burn. Records are expected to tumble. Some places could see their hottest days in over a decade. Over 150 million people are under heat alerts. It's not j...
Pig products are a staple in many diets, providing a rich source of protein. However, they might also be carrying unexpected hitchhikers: viruses. A recent study dug into this issue, focusing on pig livers meant for human consumption. The investigation involved collecting 140 liver samples from 14 different pig farms in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The goal was to see ...
The Trump administration is pushing a strategy that could undo hundreds of state-level bans on harmful chemicals in everyday items. These bans cover a wide range of products, from children's toys to personal care items, and even clothing. The goal? To make it easier for companies to use these chemicals without much oversight. The move could lead to higher exposure t...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently suggested a bold idea to tackle the bird flu epidemic in the U. S. He proposed allowing the virus to spread freely among bird populations. The goal? To identify and preserve birds that are naturally immune to the virus. This idea, however, has sparked debate among experts. The bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, is incredib...
The bird flu virus, specifically H5N1, can linger in raw milk cheese for months. This poses a significant health risk, especially during outbreaks. The virus can survive in raw milk cheese because of the protective environment created by the protein and fat content. This is a concern because raw milk cheeses are made from milk that hasn't been pasteurized. Pasteuriza...
The H5N1 bird flu virus can survive in raw milk cheese for a long time. This is a problem for public health. The virus can stay infectious for months, even after the cheese has been aged for 60 days. This aging process is supposed to kill off harmful germs. But it seems it might not be enough to stop the bird flu virus. The virus can survive because of the proteins ...
Measles is making waves again, this time in Oklahoma. Two people in the state have probably caught the virus. They might have gotten it from an outbreak that started in West Texas. This makes the total number of cases reach 258 since late January. So far, the two people in Oklahoma are considered "probable" cases. This is because tests haven't confirmed they have mea...
The bird flu crisis has been raging for three years, with nearly 170 million farmed birds lost and 70 human infections reported. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $1 billion plan to tackle the issue. However, this plan might not be as effective as it seems. The strategy focuses on protecting against wild birds while allocating $400 million to...
Cows in Nevada are facing a new type of influenza. This is not like the one which has been around for a while. The virus, named H5N1, has jumped from birds to cows. This is not the first time this has happened. It is the second time in the past year. This shows that cows might be at risk from this virus. It also means that people who work with cows might be at risk ...
Hurricane Milton hit Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind devastation and a warning from health officials about floodwater infections. But that's not all. Scientists are worried about what might come next: a surge in mosquitoes. Imelda Moise, a geography professor at the University of Miami, explains that hurricanes create ide...