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Cornell University research reveals avian influenza’s mammal-to-mammal transmission in the U.S., involving dairy cattle, cats, and a raccoon, raising concerns about possible mutations and human transmission. A recent study by Cornell University reveals that avian influenza has spilled over from birds to dairy cattle across multiple U.S. states, resulting...

H5N1 Avian Flu Now Infecting Cows, Cats, and Raccoons: What You Need To Know

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday a $5 million initiative to offer seasonal flu vaccines to livestock workers in order to reduce the public health concern that a new version of the influenza virus could emerge among farm workers who are at a higher risk of catching the bird flu (H5N1) virus, which has been circulating in millions of farmed and wild animals.

To prevent supercharged flu virus, CDC pushes seasonal flu vaccines to farmworkers at risk of coinfection with bird flu

Reuters’ Leah Douglas and Julie Steenhuysen reported Tuesday that “the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday it plans to spend $10 million to curb farm worker bird flu infections, including $5 million for seasonal flu vaccines, as part of its efforts to avoid further spread and mutation of the virus.”

CDC Plans $10 Million Spend to Curb Human Bird Flu Infections

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Despite the advancements in medical technology in the US, STDs are on the rise in many areas. While the rates […]

This Is the City With the Highest Rate of STDs in the US Right Now

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Travel Norie recently stated that the BUBONIC PLAGUE began to strike, fearing into the hearts of locals after a case was confirmed on Tuesday, July 9th. The US, including the state of Texas, will need to be very attentive to the symptoms of the Bubonic Plague, especially after health officials are investigating the cases now across the country. Recently, New Mexico and Oregon confirmed that two cases of the plague had happened in their states in March and February.

BEWARE: Texas Is Warned About DEADLY Bubonic Plague Spreading

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A serious rodent-borne illness with no available treatment has recently surfaced in the U.S., causing multiple deaths and triggering health advisories. The disease, known as hantavirus, is transmitted to humans from rodents through exposure to their urine, saliva, or feces. This transmission occurs when individuals come into contact with these viral droplets, often from handling contaminated materials.

Rat-Borne Disease Without Cure Spreads To Humans, Claims Four Lives

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Inmate on death row for 33 years must either be released or retried over prosecutorial misconduct

California inmate on death row for 33 years must either be released or retried due to prosecutorial misconduct

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As Tropical Storm Debby made landfall yesterday, she unleashed heavy rain and flooding across several areas in Central Florida. Today, first responders and cleanup teams are assessing the damage, revealing the extent of the aftermath. One of the many affected areas is Sarasota, where significant flooding has been observed.

Flooding Ravages Sarasota: Dramatic Photos Unveil Devastation

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Health safety is a big factor when traveling, even if it doesn’t always come up in conversation. While people may assume that they are always safe when abroad, that may not always be the case. Going to unfamiliar places sometimes means encountering unfamiliar illnesses or health risks. This is something to be conscious of, especially since illnesses can have scary symptoms, have variants, and resurge. One example is the recently confirmed case of a sickness from the early Renaissance era in the United States, the bubonic plague.

Health Officials Are Investigating A Case Of The Bubonic Plague In The US

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Two children who attended a Liverpool primary school which was battling an outbreak of an infectious stomach bug have died.The pair, five and six, were pupils at Millstead Primary School, in Everton, Merseyside, which closed last month over the Giardia outbreak.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the causes of the deaths of the two children have not been confirmed but that they are “unlikely to be due to Giardia”.The headteacher said the school community was “devastated” after their recent deaths and that both children “filled their classes with joy”.But what is Giardiasis? The Independent takes a look below.What is...

What is Giardia? The stomach bug parasite outbreak which shut down a Liverpool primary school

CNN’s Elliot Gotkine reports rioters in the United Kingdom set fire and broke into hotels used to shelter immigrants and asylum seekers in Rotherham, as the country grapples with the worst social unrest it has seen in years.

Rioters attack hotels housing immigrants and asylum seekers amid UK disorder

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Symptoms can "include nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, rash, joint and bone pain, pain behind the eyes, headache, and/or low white blood cell counts." As the summer months continue to bring rising temperatures that attract insect populations, a county in Illinois is dealing with a spike in reported cases of dengue, and the figures are concerning.

US county confirms cases of concerning virus spread by insects — here's how many have been infected

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Heads up if you live in the state of Colorado, because a resident there has contracted the plague. In a statement published on Tuesday, the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) “confirmed a human case of plague in a Pueblo County resident.” Yes, this is the same plague, caused by Yersinia pestis bacteria, […]
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Colorado Health Officials Confirm The Plague Has Been Contracted By A Resident Of Their State

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The CDC warned of a listeria outbreak on Friday that is likely linked to deli meat. So far, 28 people have fallen ill across 12 states and two people have died.

28 people sickened, 2 dead in listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, CDC warns

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The mortality rate can be as high as 40%.

Man Dies After Contracting Ebola-Like Tick-Borne Disease

A recent study conducted in a wild bird colony in southern Japan indicates that blowflies could be a possible vector for the transmission of bird flu. Researchers at Kyushu University have found that blowflies, which are highly attracted to decaying flesh and feces, are carriers of the bird flu virus in southern Japan. Their study, published in Scientific Reports, suggests a potential new transmission route for bird flu and underscores the importance of developing new strategies to prevent and control the disease in poultry farms.

Urgent Countermeasures Are Needed: Researchers Find Blowflies Carrying Bird Flu in Japan

Retired US Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins CNN as the Middle East braces for possible Iranian retaliation for the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran.

Ret. US general predicts how Iran could escalate attacks against Israel

C. diff infection can cause diarrhea. While it may lead your poop to change color, there are no specific colors that are definitive evidence of having C. diff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) accounts for. 15% to 25%. of all cases...

What to Know About Yellow C. diff Diarrhea

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Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It’s a problem for all of us.

A new study lends weight to fears that more livestock workers have gotten the bird flu than has been...

Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It’s a problem for all of us.

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