Norovirus Outbreaks: Public Health Official Warns of New Strain
The highly contagious illness has reached its highest levels for this time of year in more than a decade, according to the latest CDC data.
Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading
Taking precautions to protect yourself from the quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of bringing an illness into the new year.
Experts Warn of Growing Risks as Bird Flu Cases Rise
A Canadian teen's severe bird flu infection has highlighted growing concerns about the H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, which has seen a steady rise in human cases across the U.S. According to a news release,
Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'
Public health officials have warned that new mutations of bird flu with human flu could have dangerous consequences.
‘Worrisome’ mutations found in bird flu virus from Canadian teenager
The fate of a Canadian teenager who was infected with H5N1 bird flu in early November, and subsequently admitted to an intensive care unit, has finally been revealed: She has fully recovered. But genetic analysis of the virus that infected her body showed ominous mutations that researchers suggest potentially allowed it to target human cells more easily and cause severe disease — a development the study authors called “worrisome.
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Utility companies sign massive deals with growing industry in wake of AI revolution — here's what it could mean for public health
Experts predict that some systems will need as much power as entire countries in the not-too-distant future. Utility ...
The FDA’s Evolving Role in Public Health
A discussion of the development of consumer protection law in the US through the enactment of key legislation and formation ...
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Michael Dowling: 6 priorities for health leaders in a new era of change and disruption
Michael J. Dowling is president and CEO of Northwell Health, New York's largest healthcare provider and private employer.
Public health vending machines in Boston offer naloxone, safe-injection kits, and fentanyl test strips
Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Boston’s commissioner of public health, said the vending machines and kiosks are a “low-cost, ...
Butte County warns public of bird flu detected in local poultry flock; risk remains low
The Butte County Public Health Department is warning the public about Bird Flu detection in a backyard poultry flock in the ...
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Best Health Insurance Companies Of January 2025
He is a professor of internal medicine in the School of Medicine and a professor of health management and policy in the School of Public Health... A. Mark Fendrick, M.D., is Director at the ...
Madison County Public Health to offer free radon-testing kits
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County Public Health is offering residents free radon-testing kits while supplies last. On Jan. 3, ...
Army Green Beret behind Las Vegas Cybertruck attack wrote New Year's Eve letter signaling mental health crisis
There's mounting evidence that the Tesla Cybertruck bombing​ at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was in fact a ...
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Maha Health Department Issues HMPV Guidelines Amid Rising Cases In China: Here's What You Need To Know
The state health department has issued guidelines urging the public to adopt preventive measures against Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), following developments in China. While no immediate danger is ...
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WHO declares new COVID outbreak in China global health emergency
The World Health Organization, WHO, has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, a global health emergency. The ...