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America’s Infectious-Disease Barometer Is Off
The Atlantic· 5 hours agoThe ongoing outbreak of H5N1 avian flu virus looks a lot like a public-health problem that the United States should be well prepared for. Although this...
US has found H5N1 flu virus in milk—here's why the risk to humans is likely low
Medical Xpress· 6 hours agoTo answer questions about the safety of drinking milk contaminated with the H5N1 virus, it is...
New ‘FLiRT’ Variants Spark Summer COVID Surge Warning
WebMD· 9 hours agoWhat’s more, said Ranney, FLiRT also has some concerning features, like changes in the spike protein, which play a role in helping SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID- ...
FDA Says Vaccination Is the Best Protection Against Measles
Sierra Sun Times· 1 day agoFood and Drug Administration for the prevention of measles are proven both safe and effective. Most people who get the recommended two doses of a vaccine to prevent measles will have lifelong ...
Could bird flu cause a human pandemic?
Vox· 7 hours agoLast year, when an H5N1 avian flu virus — commonly known as bird flu — was spilling over from bird populations into a variety of wild mammals, Seema...
What to Know About the 'FLiRT' Variants of COVID-19
Time Magazine· 1 day agoCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Other FLiRT variants, including KP.1.1, have not become as widespread in the U.S. yet. Researchers are...
These Editor-Favorite Weightlifting Shoes Were Designed by Olympian Allyson Felix
Prevention via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoI found the best weightlifting shoes for beginners, powerlifters, and cross training. Plus, I spoke...
Is the bird flu virus inching closer to humans?
Investing.com· 2 days agoNew Delhi, April 29 (IANS) While there is no record to date of sustained human-to-human bird flu transmission, the recent virus mutations show it may be...
Expect 'a huge emergence' of mosquitoes this May. What to know
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 6 days agoWearing clothes that cover your skin while outdoors is the most basic form of mosquito protection....
Can Neosporin in the Nose Help Prevent Viral Infections?
Time via Yahoo News· 4 days ago“If you have a modest effect on the virus, is that enough to really benefit you clinically?” It is...