HEALTH 3 days ago CDC, WebMD give update on current bird flu outbreak: ‘Be alert, not alarmed’ As bird flu continues to spread among cattle in the U.S., the CDC and WebMD joined forces on Thursday to present a live-streamed briefing on the status of the outbreak.
HEALTH 3 days ago Young vaper who required double lung transplant shares warnings as e-cigarette sales rise Jackson Allard’s parainfluenza escalated to pneumonia, then acute respiratory stress syndrome. After 70 days on life support, the North Dakota man received a double lung transplant.
HEALTH May 3 Texas cats die on dairy farm after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird flu, CDC warns A cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm died after drinking raw milk from dairy cows affected with bird flu, according to a report from the CDC. An infectious disease expert commented.
Cold and Flu May 3 Dairy farm worker infected with bird flu; CDC urges workers to wear protective gear The CDC urged dairy workers to wear protective equipment when working near cows after a farm worker in Texas developed a serious eye infection while infected with bird flu.
World Health Organization April 30 Bird flu could spread to cows outside US, head of WHO flu program says The U.S. confirmed the presence of the bird flu in American cow herds. The W.H.O. said there is risk of the disease spreading to other countries.
HEALTH April 26 Amid bird flu spread, experts reveal if it's safe to drink milk: 'Indirect concern' Traces of bird flu have been detected in pasteurized milk, leaving many people wondering if it’s safe to drink. Doctors offered their insights about the potential risk.
Minnesota April 25 Minneapolis ordinance imposes highest minimum cigarette price in America The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to impose a minimum cigarette price of $15 per pack — the highest in the country.
Kentucky April 18 Lawsuit challenges Kentucky youth vaping crackdown A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Kentucky law intended to curb the use of vape products by minors has been filed in Franklin Circuit Court.
World April 18 British parliament votes to ban smoking for all people born after 2009 The U.K. House of Commons has voted in favor of banning the purchase of nicotine products for all individuals born after 2009, aiming to create the country's first "smoke-free generation."
U.K. Politics April 16 UK lawmakers to vote on bill that would outlaw tobacco sale, create 'first smoke-free generation' United Kingdom lawmakers will debate and vote on a bill that would phase out the legal sale of tobacco entirely by raising the age of sale by one year each year.