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Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission

The detection of H5N1 in a pig in Oregon raises concerns about the potential for human transmission of the virus.

How do people catch bird flu?

The rise in bird flu cases in cattle and chickens is causing concern for potential human infection risks.

Just one mutation can make H5N1 bird flu a threat to humans, California researchers say

H5N1 virus could potentially transmit between humans due to one genetic mutation, raising pandemic fears.

Bird flu case of unknown origin increases fears about human transmission

The global H5N1 bird flu epidemic is escalating, with unknown infection routes and potential person-to-person transmission raising concerns.
The H5N1 virus has infected both birds and mammals, increasing its pandemic potential despite current measures indicating a low risk for humans.

Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

Bird flu, specifically H5N1, is a highly pathogenic virus spread through bodily fluids and droplets, primarily affecting bird populations.

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The CDC now advises comprehensive testing for farmworkers after contact with infected animals to prevent the spread of bird flu.

Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission

The detection of H5N1 in a pig in Oregon raises concerns about the potential for human transmission of the virus.

How do people catch bird flu?

The rise in bird flu cases in cattle and chickens is causing concern for potential human infection risks.

Just one mutation can make H5N1 bird flu a threat to humans, California researchers say

H5N1 virus could potentially transmit between humans due to one genetic mutation, raising pandemic fears.

Bird flu case of unknown origin increases fears about human transmission

The global H5N1 bird flu epidemic is escalating, with unknown infection routes and potential person-to-person transmission raising concerns.
The H5N1 virus has infected both birds and mammals, increasing its pandemic potential despite current measures indicating a low risk for humans.

Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

Bird flu, specifically H5N1, is a highly pathogenic virus spread through bodily fluids and droplets, primarily affecting bird populations.

What A Trump Presidency Means For California | KQED

The CDC now advises comprehensive testing for farmworkers after contact with infected animals to prevent the spread of bird flu.
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#microplastics

Scientists call for global action on microplastics, now found in more than 1,300 species

Microplastics are pervasive across ecosystems and have entered the human food chain, necessitating urgent global action.

Cancer-causing microplastics are found in 100% of men's SEMEN

Microplastics found in human semen linked to fertility issues and cancer risk.

Microplastics Can Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier, A New Study Suggests - Here's Why That Matters

Microplastics have been found in human brains, indicating a serious health concern as they are showing higher concentrations than in other organs.

Plastic junk? Researchers find tiny particles in men's testicles

Microplastics found in human testicles raise concerns about potential health effects.

Microplastic Found In Exhaled Breath of Dolphins Could Mean Very Bad News For Humans

Microplastics pose health risks to both dolphins and humans due to their similar inhalation pathways and potential lung-related illnesses.

Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

Microplastics have been found in human organs, raising concerns about their potential health impacts, which include links to cancer and reproductive damage.

Scientists call for global action on microplastics, now found in more than 1,300 species

Microplastics are pervasive across ecosystems and have entered the human food chain, necessitating urgent global action.

Cancer-causing microplastics are found in 100% of men's SEMEN

Microplastics found in human semen linked to fertility issues and cancer risk.

Microplastics Can Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier, A New Study Suggests - Here's Why That Matters

Microplastics have been found in human brains, indicating a serious health concern as they are showing higher concentrations than in other organs.

Plastic junk? Researchers find tiny particles in men's testicles

Microplastics found in human testicles raise concerns about potential health effects.

Microplastic Found In Exhaled Breath of Dolphins Could Mean Very Bad News For Humans

Microplastics pose health risks to both dolphins and humans due to their similar inhalation pathways and potential lung-related illnesses.

Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

Microplastics have been found in human organs, raising concerns about their potential health impacts, which include links to cancer and reproductive damage.
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Unthinking obedience and the healing power of trees: 2024's best of Books in brief

Nature is vital for human health, positively influencing recovery and well-being.
#public-health

Here's why bird flu fears are intensifying

Influenza virus may have found a new and hospitable host in dairy cattle, raising pandemic concerns.
The risk of a pandemic is heightened due to the virus's transmission between animals and humans.

America's Alarming Bird-Flu Strategy: Hope for the Best

The spread of H5N1 poses increasing risks to both animals and humans, with potential for human-to-human transmission.
U.S. response to H5N1 outbreaks has been criticized for being insufficient and delayed.

Here's why bird flu fears are intensifying

Influenza virus may have found a new and hospitable host in dairy cattle, raising pandemic concerns.
The risk of a pandemic is heightened due to the virus's transmission between animals and humans.

America's Alarming Bird-Flu Strategy: Hope for the Best

The spread of H5N1 poses increasing risks to both animals and humans, with potential for human-to-human transmission.
U.S. response to H5N1 outbreaks has been criticized for being insufficient and delayed.
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A radical new idea to speed up anti-aging research: Test ovaries, not mice

Ovarian aging can be used as a rapid testing ground for antiaging drugs, potentially accelerating human longevity treatments.

Hidden players: the bacteria-killing viruses of the gut microbiome

The gut microbiome includes a largely unexplored realm of viruses called bacteriophages, which significantly influence gut ecology and human health.
#climate-change

Health impacts of global warming hit record levels but governments continue to fund fossil fuels

The climate crisis is significantly impacting human health, with new records in health indicators linked to climate change.

Johan Rockstrom, climate scientist: We need to reduce red meat consumption in the rich parts of the world'

Human-induced global warming will surpass the Paris Agreement limits, yet knowledge exists to avert disaster through significant economic and lifestyle changes.

The planet's vital signs are alarming

The planet's vital signs are alarming, with record-breaking temperatures, deforestation, and water contamination.
Human health is intricately linked to the health of the planet, leading to a triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

Health impacts of global warming hit record levels but governments continue to fund fossil fuels

The climate crisis is significantly impacting human health, with new records in health indicators linked to climate change.

Johan Rockstrom, climate scientist: We need to reduce red meat consumption in the rich parts of the world'

Human-induced global warming will surpass the Paris Agreement limits, yet knowledge exists to avert disaster through significant economic and lifestyle changes.

The planet's vital signs are alarming

The planet's vital signs are alarming, with record-breaking temperatures, deforestation, and water contamination.
Human health is intricately linked to the health of the planet, leading to a triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
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These Are the Winners of the 2024 Nobel Prizes

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for discovering microRNAs, revolutionizing gene regulation understanding and potential treatments for diseases.

There's Excitement About a Drug That Could Extend Fertility for Women. But Hold On a Second.

Rapamycin shows potential to extend female fertility by five years, but human studies are lacking convincing evidence.
#polaris-dawn

What the Polaris Dawn mission could reveal about human health in space

The Polaris Dawn mission includes the first private spacewalk and focuses on human health effects of spaceflight, studying radiation exposure and other biomedical parameters.

Civilian Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission is set to launch next week

The Polaris Dawn mission focuses on scientific research and human health in space rather than purely commercial goals.

What the Polaris Dawn mission could reveal about human health in space

The Polaris Dawn mission includes the first private spacewalk and focuses on human health effects of spaceflight, studying radiation exposure and other biomedical parameters.

Civilian Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission is set to launch next week

The Polaris Dawn mission focuses on scientific research and human health in space rather than purely commercial goals.
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Daily briefing: The Doritos dye that makes mouse tissue transparent

The loss of bats due to disease leads to increased pesticide use, negatively impacting human health.
A dye used in food colors has revolutionized tissue imaging in live animals.

Forgotten epidemic: with over 280 million birds dead how is the avian flu outbreak evolving?

The H5N1 avian flu outbreak has caused immense biodiversity loss, affecting millions of birds and mammals globally. Immediate monitoring is crucial.
#nasa

The invisible problem with sending people to Mars

Space radiation poses serious, often overlooked health risks for astronauts aiming to explore Mars, presenting a potential barrier to crewed missions.

What's it like to live in space? One astronaut says it changes her dreams : Short Wave

The beauty of Earth seen from space is awe-inspiring for astronauts like Loral O'Hara.
Ongoing research in space like the CIPHER program aims to understand the impact of microgravity on human health and physiology.

The invisible problem with sending people to Mars

Space radiation poses serious, often overlooked health risks for astronauts aiming to explore Mars, presenting a potential barrier to crewed missions.

What's it like to live in space? One astronaut says it changes her dreams : Short Wave

The beauty of Earth seen from space is awe-inspiring for astronauts like Loral O'Hara.
Ongoing research in space like the CIPHER program aims to understand the impact of microgravity on human health and physiology.
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EMFs Linked to Cancer, Autoimmunity, Immune Dysfunction

EMF exposure from manmade sources like WiFi and cell phones may pose risks and impact human health, as per research findings.

Water quality engineers explain the pros and cons of hard water

Hard water, with high mineral content like calcium and magnesium, can impact water quality and plumbing systems, affecting human health and infrastructure.
#skin-absorption

Toxic PFAS absorbed through skin at levels higher than previously thought

Toxic PFAS forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin at significant levels, posing a major exposure route for these harmful compounds.

Toxic chemicals used in common products easily absorb into human SKIN

Toxic chemicals in plastics used for various items can be easily absorbed by human skin, affecting health, including thyroid function and cancer risk.

Toxic PFAS absorbed through skin at levels higher than previously thought

Toxic PFAS forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin at significant levels, posing a major exposure route for these harmful compounds.

Toxic chemicals used in common products easily absorb into human SKIN

Toxic chemicals in plastics used for various items can be easily absorbed by human skin, affecting health, including thyroid function and cancer risk.
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Weird 'Obelisks' Found in Human Gut May be Virus-Like Entity

Scientists have discovered rogue bits of RNA colonizing the bacteria in our gut, which may represent a new class of infectious agent.
The researchers identified thousands of single-stranded RNA loops that did not code for proteins, called obelisks, in the human gut and mouth microbiomes.

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.
#human health

UK Biobank releases largest set of whole genome sequencing data

UK Biobank released whole genome sequencing data for half a million people.
This data provides the most detailed picture of human health and can lead to new tests, treatments, and cures for diseases.

First Human Case of New Swine Flu Strain Detected in the U.K.

A person in the UK has been infected with a flu strain typically found in pigs, marking the first time this variant has been detected in a human in the country.
Health officials are working to determine any risks the pathogen might pose to human health.
This is not unusual, as flu viruses can jump to other species, but experts closely monitor these events for potential transmission among humans.

UK Biobank releases largest set of whole genome sequencing data

UK Biobank released whole genome sequencing data for half a million people.
This data provides the most detailed picture of human health and can lead to new tests, treatments, and cures for diseases.

First Human Case of New Swine Flu Strain Detected in the U.K.

A person in the UK has been infected with a flu strain typically found in pigs, marking the first time this variant has been detected in a human in the country.
Health officials are working to determine any risks the pathogen might pose to human health.
This is not unusual, as flu viruses can jump to other species, but experts closely monitor these events for potential transmission among humans.
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#environmental-impact

Hundreds of alien species are entering new areas every year: report

Invasive species pose significant risks to human health, crops, and infrastructure, with a reported financial impact exceeding $400 billion.

We Earthlings: Reduce Plastic Waste

Microplastic pollution is ubiquitous and can enter human bodies through consumption, respiration, and skin contact.

Hundreds of alien species are entering new areas every year: report

Invasive species pose significant risks to human health, crops, and infrastructure, with a reported financial impact exceeding $400 billion.

We Earthlings: Reduce Plastic Waste

Microplastic pollution is ubiquitous and can enter human bodies through consumption, respiration, and skin contact.
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Greenland sharks can live for over 250 years, and scientists want to use their anti-aging secrets to help humans live longer

Greenland sharks can live up to 400 years

Underlying mechanisms behind regular exercise benefits

Exercise has thousands of molecular alterations that impact human health, preventing diseases like liver disease and cardiovascular health.
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