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Fast Company
1 week ago
OMG science

RFK Jr. says a parasite ate part of his brain. How common are they?

Brain parasites, like Toxoplasma gondii, are more widespread than commonly thought, with potential serious effects on the nervous system. [ more ]
Cbsnews
1 week ago
Coronavirus

"FLiRT" COVID variants are now more than a third of U.S. cases. Scientists share what we know about them so far.

The KP.2 variant is rapidly becoming the dominant strain in the US, representing a projected 35.3% of infections.
The fast-growing FLiRT variants are distinct from JN.1 and are being closely monitored for changes and impact on infection rates. [ more ]
Futurism
1 week ago
Design

Raw Milk Enthusiasts Demand Milk Infected With H5N1

Raw milk enthusiasts seeking H5N1 for immunity defy science and CDC warnings. [ more ]
Cbsnews
4 days ago
Coronavirus

COVID "likely growing" in D.C. and 12 states, CDC estimates

COVID-19 infections are increasing in 12 states and D.C. after a spring slowdown, dominated by KP.2 and KP.1.1 "FLiRT" variants. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
OMG science

Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious

The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, with experts urging caution and noting it's too early to draw long-term conclusions. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 week ago
US news

There's bird flu in US dairy cows. Raw milk drinkers aren't deterred.

Sales of raw milk have increased despite health risks, with some infected cows carrying the bird flu virus. [ more ]
morecdc
ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Coronavirus

JN.1 variant now make up majority of COVID-19 cases in the US

Variant JN.1, a descendant of BA.2.86 and offshoot of the Omicron variant, currently makes up 61.6% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
The Northeast region of the U.S. has the highest prevalence of variant JN.1, accounting for an estimated 74.9% of COVID-19 cases. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
Public health

Do COVID tests detect latest virus variant spreading in California? How effective are they?

A new COVID-19 variant, JN.1, is spreading across the United States and is currently the most widely circulating variant in the country.
JN.1 made up 61.6% of variants circulating in the previous two weeks across the US, according to the CDC. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Navigating the respiratory illnesses including COVID going around post-holidays

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays
CDC Director and health experts provide advice on navigating the peak respiratory virus season [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
4 months ago
Health

Rift over when to use N95s puts health workers at risk again

By Amy Maxmen, KFF Health News Three years after more than 3,600 health workers died of COVID-19, occupational safety experts warn that those on the front lines may once again be at risk if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention takes its committee's advice on infection control guidelines in health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and jails.
kffhealthnews.org
4 months ago
Health

Rift over N95 Use Puts Health Workers at Risk Again

Three years after more than 3,600 health workers died of covid-19, occupational safety experts warn that those on the front lines may once again be at risk if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention takes its committee's advice on infection control guidelines in health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and jails.
Cbsnews
5 months ago
Public health

COVID and flu surge could strain hospitals as JN.1 variant grows, CDC warns

Hospitals and emergency rooms in the US may have to ration care due to the strain caused by COVID-19 and influenza.
The CDC is urging people to get vaccinated as the peak of respiratory viruses approaches. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

CDC sounds alarm about low vaccination rates amid rising respiratory virus activity

The CDC is urging an increase in vaccination coverage to combat respiratory diseases
Low vaccination rates and increasing respiratory disease activity could lead to more severe disease and strain on healthcare [ more ]
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