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Person in Texas catches H5N1 bird flu in 1st probable case of cow-to-human transmission
By Ben Turner published
The patient is being treated with an antiviral drug and is believed to have been in contact with dairy cows infected with H5N1 avian influenza.
Mpox cases are far outpacing last year's numbers, CDC reports
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Health officials are encouraging people at risk of mpox to seek vaccination, as cases are on the rise.
'Novel' swine flu virus sickens Pennsylvania child in 1st case of the year
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The CDC has reported the first human case of swine flu in the U.S. in 2024. There's no evidence of the infection spreading between people.
US has already had more measles cases in 2024 than all of 2023
By Nicoletta Lanese published
CDC data shows that more than 60 measles cases have been reported so far in 2024, surpassing last year's total.
Rare meningitis and bloodstream infections on the rise in the US, CDC warns
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The CDC issued a health alert about an uptick in invasive meningococcal disease in 2023 that appears to be continuing into 2024.
Uptick in tuberculosis raises alarm in California
By Nicoletta Lanese published
California health officials warn that the number of active tuberculosis cases in the state rose last year.
Active ingredient in Viagra tied to lower Alzheimer's risk — but don't get too excited
By Emily Cooke published
Once more, sildenafil, the main active component of the "little blue pill," has been found to be associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
21-year-old student dies of H5N1 bird flu in Vietnam
By Sascha Pare published
A man developed symptoms of fever earlier this month and tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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