#human-health

#human-health

70 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu since April 2024; risk varies by exposure.

Genetic mutations in H5N1 from a Louisiana patient may increase human transmissibility, underscoring the need for ongoing surveillance.

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

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

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.

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

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

Microplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.

Micro- and nanoplastics have significantly increased in human brain and liver tissues from 2016 to 2024, indicating serious environmental concerns.

Microplastics are found in 99% of seafood, posing a severe risk to human health.

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.

Climate change poses a significant long-term threat to human health, requiring urgent study and consideration.

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.

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

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, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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