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Cows in Texas and Kansas test positive for highly pathogenic bird flu

Wild migratory birds likely spread HPAI to cows in Texas and Kansas, with risks of spillover to humans.
The H5N1 strain found in cows does not appear more transmissible to humans, and pasteurization inactivates the virus.

Avian flu cases are on the upswing at big dairy farms

The rise in bird flu cases raises serious concerns about the consolidation of agriculture and its implications for human health.

With a new case in Sweden, what is the new mpox outbreak and should you be concerned?

The WHO declares Clade I mpox a global health emergency due to its higher severity and mortality rate compared to Clade II.

Do We Have Enough Bird Flu Vaccines for a Potential Pandemic?

Concerns raised over avian influenza virus H5N1 infecting cattle and potential human spread.

U.S. faces mounting criticism over bird flu response

Experts express concerns over the limited surveillance and testing for H5N1 bird flu in cows and humans in the U.S.

Flu shows signs of a comeback after holiday hiatus

Flu activity is increasing in the Midwest and parts of the South, indicating a second wave.
More than half of Americans have not received a flu shot, increasing the risk of sustained high levels of disease spread.

Cows in Texas and Kansas test positive for highly pathogenic bird flu

Wild migratory birds likely spread HPAI to cows in Texas and Kansas, with risks of spillover to humans.
The H5N1 strain found in cows does not appear more transmissible to humans, and pasteurization inactivates the virus.

Avian flu cases are on the upswing at big dairy farms

The rise in bird flu cases raises serious concerns about the consolidation of agriculture and its implications for human health.

With a new case in Sweden, what is the new mpox outbreak and should you be concerned?

The WHO declares Clade I mpox a global health emergency due to its higher severity and mortality rate compared to Clade II.

Do We Have Enough Bird Flu Vaccines for a Potential Pandemic?

Concerns raised over avian influenza virus H5N1 infecting cattle and potential human spread.

U.S. faces mounting criticism over bird flu response

Experts express concerns over the limited surveillance and testing for H5N1 bird flu in cows and humans in the U.S.

Flu shows signs of a comeback after holiday hiatus

Flu activity is increasing in the Midwest and parts of the South, indicating a second wave.
More than half of Americans have not received a flu shot, increasing the risk of sustained high levels of disease spread.
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Death in Brazil: What is Oropouche fever? DW 07/29/2024

The first deaths from Oropouche fever in Brazil highlight the seriousness of the disease, with concerns about its spread and lack of existing literature on fatalities.
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Here's Exactly What to Do If You Find a Tick on You

Climate change has led to an increase in the U.S. tick population, causing a rise in tick-related diseases like Lyme disease.

Climate change won't slow the mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus, study says

Mosquito species like Aedes aegypti can quickly adapt to temperature stress.
Current disease forecasting models based on mosquito behavior need to incorporate evolutionary adaptation.

Here's Exactly What to Do If You Find a Tick on You

Climate change has led to an increase in the U.S. tick population, causing a rise in tick-related diseases like Lyme disease.

Climate change won't slow the mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus, study says

Mosquito species like Aedes aegypti can quickly adapt to temperature stress.
Current disease forecasting models based on mosquito behavior need to incorporate evolutionary adaptation.
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Florida becomes LEPROSY hotspot, with cause linked to unique roadkill

Leprosy resurgence in Florida linked to armadillos as vectors for the disease.

Don't blame rats! Body lice may have spread the plague, study finds

Lice might have played a significant role in transmitting the plague, alongside rats and fleas.

Boarding Schools Played a Key Role in Spreading Disease in Native Populations

Many Indigenous students who attended residential schools were sent home with contagious illnesses, contributing to the spread of diseases across tribal nations.
Gerald Gladue, the son of a residential school survivor, expressed disgust with his school experience and the lasting effects of the illness he brought back home.

UN climate talks focus climate effects on human health

The UN climate talks at COP28 are focusing on the effects of climate change on human health.
At least 7 million people die each year globally from air pollution, and the spread of diseases like cholera and malaria is increasing due to global warming.

Almost a dozen people have tested positive for bird flu. What to know about H5N1 disease spread and symptoms

The bird flu outbreak in Colorado has led to several workers at an egg farm testing positive for the disease.

Daily briefing: Deaths and diseases linked to rising temperatures across Europe

Global warming is causing increased deaths, health inequality, and disease spread in Europe.
Genes from century-old wheat varieties may enhance modern crops' disease resistance and reduce fertilizer needs.
Misinformation has an impact on elections, but its influence is nuanced and not as straightforward as commonly thought.
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