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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

Bird Flu Jumps to Cows: What You Need to Know

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

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Tweets and Truths: How Experts and Others Spoke About COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, experts and others used Twitter to share crucial information with the public. The pandemic was a time of uncertainty. Communication became crucial. Public health experts (PHEs) needed to share information and engage with people. At the same time, others also us

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Death Too Soon: The Silent Crisis Among NYC's Mentally Ill

For a long time, we've known that people with severe mental health issues don't live as long as the rest of us. But what about those living in a huge, diverse city like New York City? That's a different story. Let's dive into the numbers. Adults 18 and up with serious mental illness (SMI) in NYC h

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Dengue Fever: Why Some People in Bangladesh Are More At Risk

Bangladesh is a hotspot for dengue fever, and not everyone is impacted equally. The 2023 outbreak sparked a study across three major cities: Dhaka, Chattogram and Kishoreganj. Researchers dug into the details of 1, 313 cases and uncovered some surprising trends. Why did some people have a worse tim

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Websites Vanish: Your Health Info Could Vanish Under Trump

Imagine going on the internet to find health info and finding nothing. That's what a lot of people experienced over a few days. The CDC, which is part of the U. S. government, took down many of its websites. These website held important guides for preventing and treating HIV, STD and contraception.

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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Man's Best Friend's Impact on Human Society

It's good to think about how controlling dog numbers can help the economy and well-being of both humans and dogs. As well as trying to lessen the problem of stray dogs, successfully ensuring the wellbeing of dogs and humans so they can get along is a challenge that is often overlooked. When planning

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

“Doctor vs. Politician”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is up for a major role in the nation’s health department, and his future lies in the hands of a key senator, Bill Cassidy, a doctor from Louisiana. Kennedy is a controversial pick. Cassidy, is a key gatekeeper to Kennedy’s confirmation. He's got some questions. Many people

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

MalariaAlert in Peru

"The Amazon rainforest and the Tumbes coastal region in Peru are hotspots for malaria. The disease is a pressing concern, and both the local community and healthcare workers are on the frontlines of dealing with this issue. This means that new diagnostic tools need the input of those who will be usi

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Ending the Opioid Addictionwith New Journavx Drug

A new painkiller has been approved for sale. This medication, Journavx, is a step forward that skips those addictive opioids that many of us are familiar with. Think of it as a shortcut around the addiction crisis. This pain reliever tackles those intense, short-term pains from things like surgery,

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Ebola's Return to Uganda: A Nurse's Tragic Fate

Ebola has made a grim comeback in Uganda. A 32-year-old male nurse, an employee of the main referral hospital in the capital Kampala, died due to the virus. The nurse had sought treatment at various locations. He was admitted to a public hospital in Mbale, a city in the east of Uganda. The

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