Cactus pear is a crop with potential in Italy's parched south and beyond:
The plant thrives in arid conditions.
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Cactus pear is a crop with potential in Italy's parched south and beyond: The plant thrives in arid conditions.
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‘We don’t have a Team Australia approach’: Vaccine facility rejects plea for help
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Bird flu kills Olympic Peninsula cougars in WA: Two wild cougars on the Olympic Peninsula have been killed by avian influenza, as the disease continues to spread ...
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11 Reasons Why Too Much Sugar Is Bad for You: Experts believe that excess sugar consumption is a major cause of obesity and many chronic diseases ...
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Margarine vs. Butter—Which One Is Better for You?
: While cutting back on foods high in saturated fat, like butter, could protect heart health ...
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California teacher dies from rabies month after being bitten by bat in her classroom
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Quick Glance: California Teacher Dies from Bat Bite in Classroom
- A teacher in Central California died last month after being bitten by a bat in her classroom that likely had rabies.
- Following Leah Seneng's death on November 22, public health officials are warning about the dangers of bats, the leading source of human rabies in the U.S.
- Seneng, 60, found the bat in mid-October and was bitten while attempting to remove it from the classroom.
- The school district described Seneng as a dedicated educator and emphasized the importance of educating the community about the risks of contact with wild animals.
Cryptococcus virulence study lays the groundwork for future treatments: Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by Cryptococcus ...
phys.org/news/2024-12-cryptococcus-virulence-lays-groundwork-future.html
South Africa’s beef exports up 25% in first three quarters of 2024: Livestock disease such as foot-and-mouth has been brought under control in most provinces ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-12-09-south-africas-beef-exports-up-25-in-first-three-quarters-of-2024/
Congo-Kinshasa: Mystery Disease Kills Dozens in Congo - What We Know So Far: Analysis - A "mystery disease" recently struck the south-western corner of ...
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Shetlanders get to grips with animal disease control: Secondary pupils in Shetland have been given hands-on lab experience of how animal disease diagnostics ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/farming/6644968/shetlanders-get-to-grips-with-animal-disease-control/
Storm Darragh cancels Beverley Festival of Christmas: Storm Darragh has cancelled a popular Christmas event in an East Yorkshire town.
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24779268.storm-darragh-cancels-beverley-festival-christmas/
Case of mad cow disease confirmed on farm in Scotland: A CASE of mad cow disease has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Scotland...
thenational.scot/news/24777399.case-mad-cow-disease-confirmed-farm-scotland/
One escaped monkey returned to Lowcountry breeding facility, 42 still frolic at large
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Quick Glance: Monkeys Escape from Research Facility in South Carolina
- Police are searching for 43 monkeys that escaped from a research facility in South Carolina.
- The young female rhesus macaques fled through an open door and are currently hiding in the woods.
- Authorities have advised residents to secure their homes and report any sightings immediately.
- Previous escape incidents from the facility were noted, but the risk to the public is considered minimal.
Fasting-Mimicking Diet May Restore Kidney Function: A dietary intervention restored kidney function in animal studies and in a pilot study of patients with ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/fasting-mimicking-diet-may-restore-kidney-function-2024a1000k3f
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Texas influencer who lost monkey after drunk driving crash desperate to get the sick animal back
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FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods: The FDA said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that ...
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Kennedy sought to stop COVID-19 vaccinations 6 months after rollout : Kennedy Jr. filed a petition with the FDA in May 2021 demanding that officials rescind ...
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Germany confirms first case of foot-and-mouth disease in nearly 40 years: German authorities confirmed the country's first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in ...
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‘We think of the body as a map’: a new approach to deciphering long Covid: People with post-infectious diseases sometimes struggle to communicate the ...
theguardian.com/society/2025/jan/18/we-think-of-the-body-as-a-map-a-new-approach-to-deciphering-long-covid
Two cats in California died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu, their owner says
pbs.org/newshour/health/two-cats-in-california-died-after-drinking-raw-milk-recalled-for-bird-flu-their-owner-says
Quick Glance: Two Cats Die from Contaminated Raw Milk in California
- A California man lost two cats after they drank raw milk recalled for bird flu contamination.
- Joseph Journell's intention to help his pets led to their deaths from H5N1 after consuming unpasteurized milk.
- Health officials have warned against drinking raw milk and feeding pets raw diets due to the risk of bird flu and other germs.
- Despite initially believing in the health benefits of raw milk, Journell has no plans to consume it in the near future.
Five years of Covid: no clarification and no reappraisal in China: Even five years after the Covid outbreak, China has not come to terms with its own pandemic ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/fuenf-jahre-covid-100.html
Louisiana person is the first US bird flu death: The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported. Louisiana health officials announced the death Monday of a ...
apnews.com/article/bird-flu-death-louisiana-82e4d00876e62cb2b13bb621826c84f9
5 years after it appeared, things we know and still don't know about COVID: Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds ...
pbs.org/newshour/health/5-years-after-it-appeared-things-we-know-and-still-dont-know-about-covid
Quick Glance: Five Years Post-COVID: Knowledge and Uncertainty
- Five years after the virus first emerged in Wuhan, many questions about the origins and spread of COVID-19 remain unresolved.
- Estimates suggest that the true death toll exceeds 20 million, with the WHO reporting over seven million confirmed deaths.
- The rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines has saved millions of lives, yet the waning protection against mild infections leads to a need for repeated vaccinations.
- Long COVID affects millions, with the exact causes and treatment options still under investigation.
Covid Symptoms, Testing and Treatment: What to Know About Cases Now: Experts expect cases to rise again this winter. Here’s the latest on symptoms ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/15/well/covid-symptoms-test-vaccine.html
All poultry activities suspended in Georgia after bird flu confirmed in a commercial operation
cnn.com/2025/01/18/us/bird-flu-georgia-suspends-poultry-activities-commercial-flock/
Mark Zuckerberg: What an ex-fact checker says about the meta change: Facebook wants to do away with independent fact-checking programs in the future - a serious ...
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"Vacinas adequadas disponíveis": o tipo de vírus da febre aftosa não é desconhecido
n-tv.de/wissen/Virustyp-der-Maul-und-Klauenseuche-ist-kein-Unbekannter-article25482600.html
Where are the eggs? And why are they expensive? Here's what to know about prices and supply
usatoday.com/story/money/2025/01/09/egg-prices-shortage-bird-flu/77514072007/
How would RFK Jr. handle bird flu? His record on vaccines has experts on edge: Trump's pick for health secretary has a record of attacking vaccines ...
npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/16/nx-s1-5254733/rfk-vaccine-bird-flu-trump-cabinet-picks
SZ.de Jan 10
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Brandenburg: The virus is not dangerous for humans, but is highly contagious for animals such as cattle ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/maul-klauenseuche-brandenburg-wasserbueffel-li.3180280
David Lynch Was L.A.'s Strangest Weatherman: There are many reasons to mourn the gloriously weird filmmaker, but I will never forget his COVID-era L.A ...
theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/01/david-lynch-was-strangest-weatherman-in-l-a/681359/
Moderna awarded $590M to help accelerate development of mRNA-based bird flu vaccine: HHS
abcnews.go.com/Health/moderna-mrna-bird-flu-vaccine-award/story
Bird flu has turned deadly in the US. Is it time to re-evaluate our pandemic risk?
theage.com.au/national/bird-flu-has-turned-deadly-in-the-us-is-it-time-to-re-evaluate-our-pandemic-risk-20250107-p5l2ij.html
WHO implores China to finally share Covid origins data, five years on: ‘This is a moral and scientific imperative,’ World Health Organization says in statement ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/31/who-china-covid-19-origins-data-coronavirus
Quick Glance: WHO Presses China for Covid Origins Data After Five Years
- The WHO has urged China to share data regarding the origins of Covid-19, five years after the pandemic began in Wuhan.
- Uncertainties about the virus's source persist, with the WHO continuing to emphasize the need for transparency and cooperation.
- Debate over whether the virus originated from animal spillover or a lab leak remains contentious and politically charged.
- In 2023, the WHO gained access to specific data collected by Chinese scientists, aiding ongoing efforts to clarify the pandemic's origins.
Pa. game wardens discover 100s, maybe 1,000s, of dead snow geese: Snow geese have been turning up dead at two spots in the Lehigh Valley, considered the ...
pennlive.com/outdoors/2025/01/pa-game-wardens-discover-100s-maybe-1000s-of-dead-snow-geese.html
Elon Musk bet me $1 million the U.S. would not see 35,000 cases of Covid—then turned on me when it happened, says Sam Harris
fortune.com/2025/01/16/elon-musk-bet-covid-cases-sam-harris/
Paid articlePaywallHow would RFK Jr. handle bird flu? His record on vaccines has experts on edge: Trump's pick for health secretary has a record of attacking vaccines ...
npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/16/nx-s1-5254733/trump-cabinet-picks-rfk-bird-flu
USA: First death after bird flu infection: The first death in connection with bird flu has been reported in the USA. This was announced by the health authorities ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/usa-vogelgrippe-infektion-todesfall-100.html
Quick Glance: First Human Death from Bird Flu in the U.S.
- A Louisiana patient over 65 years old died from bird flu after exposure to backyard and wild birds.
- Health officials reported no other infections in Louisiana and classified the public health risk as low.
- Globally, bird flu has infected over 60 individuals in the U.S. this year, with most cases being mild; however, the Louisiana patient experienced severe illness.
- The Louisiana Department of Public Health advises avoiding contact with sick animals and seeking medical attention if symptoms arise.
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Melbourne Covid deportation
bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c3e3lg8w015o
Trump and China's Xi discuss TikTok, trade, fentanyl, president-elect says: Xi after the call said that he and Trump both expressed hope for greater progress in ...
cnbc.com/2025/01/17/trump-and-chinas-xi-discuss-tiktok-trade-fentanyl-president-elect-says.html
Quick Glance: Trump and Xi: Collaboration for a More Peaceful World
- President-elect Donald Trump expressed that Washington and Beijing will work together to solve various issues following a call with Xi Jinping.
- Despite plans for high tariffs on Chinese imports, Trump remains optimistic about future relations between the two countries.
- Tensions between the US and China have escalated in recent years due to trade disputes and geopolitical challenges.
- Both sides emphasize they do not seek another Cold War, focusing instead on mutual respect and cooperation in their relationship.
U.S. pays $590 million to Moderna to speed up development of bird flu vaccine: The public health risk remains low, but bird flu variants have proven to be ...
npr.org/2025/01/18/nx-s1-5266868/bird-flu-vaccine-moderna
Hunters Disagree on the Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer: The prion disease that causes deer, elk and other cervids to waste away could someday jump to ...
scientificamerican.com/article/hunters-disagree-on-the-threat-of-chronic-wasting-disease-in-deer/
Sierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak: The West African country has confirmed two cases of mpox in recent days.
aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/14/sierra-leone-declares-emergency-over-mpox-outbreak
US awards Moderna $807 million for bird flu vaccine development: The award will support the expansion of clinical studies for up to five subtypes of influenza ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-awards-moderna-807-million-for-bird-flu-vaccine-development
Fintan O’Toole: Five years after Covid, we scorn health workers, ignore vaccines and work in offices
irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/01/14/fintan-otoole-five-years-after-covid-we-scorn-health-workers-ignore-vaccines-and-work-in-our-offices/
CDC urges doctors to speed subtyping of patients hospitalized with the flu to better track H5N1 infections
cnn.com/2025/01/16/health/cdc-urges-doctors-to-speed-subtyping-h5n1-infections/
5 things we know and still don’t know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared: Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some ...
st.news/4a458M1
Trump Chooses a School Choice Supporter to Help Lead Education Department
nytimes.com/live/2025/01/18/us/trump-inauguration-news
Djokovic claims Melbourne COVID detention poisoned him: 9News Latest Stories Season 2024, Short Video
9now.com.au/9news-latest-news/season-2024/clip-cm5qfcngj00070hqlhjei9cis
What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China: While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/07/health/hmpv-virus-china.html
Age of the panzootic: scientists warn of more devastating diseases jumping between species
theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/15/age-of-the-panzootic-scientists-warn-of-more-devastating-diseases-jumping-between-species-aoe
First outbreak since 1988: Foot-and-mouth disease breaks out in Germany: There is an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Brandenburg ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/deutschland-galt-seit-drei-jahren-als-frei-maul-und-klauenseuche-in-brandenburg-ausgebrochen_id_260623395.html
France detects first case of new mpox variant
go.france24.com/lfU
US announces new funds for mRNA vaccines, fast tracks bird flu tests: Companies including Moderna and Pfizer are working on mRNA vaccines for bird flu ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-announces-new-funds-for-mrna-vaccines-fast-tracks-bird-flu-tests
Janet Yellen: Covid stimulus may have contributed 'a little bit' to inflation: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed inflation, the Covid-19 pandemic ...
cnbc.com/2025/01/08/janet-yellen-covid-stimulus-inflation-biden-trump.html
China discovers cluster of new mpox strain: The patients' symptoms are mild and include skin rash and blisters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-discovers-cluster-of-new-mpox-strain
Quick Glance: New mpox strain identified in China
- Chinese health authorities reported the detection of a new mpox strain, clade Ib, amid its spread following the WHO's emergency declaration.
- The outbreak originated from a foreign traveler with ties to the Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in four additional mild cases linked to close contact.
- Mpox spreads through close contact, leading to flu-like symptoms, though it can be fatal in rare instances.
- The WHO declared mpox a global health emergency again last August due to its expansion from the DRC to neighboring countries.
CBS News Jan 07
What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.
cbsnews.com/news/hmpv-virus-china-symptoms-human-metapneumovirus/
UK bans import of German cattle, pigs and sheep to prevent foot and mouth disease spreading
news.sky.com/story/uk-bans-import-of-german-cattle-pigs-and-sheep-to-prevent-foot-and-mouth-disease-spreading-13288586
Quick Glance: UK Halts German Meat and Dairy Imports Amid Outbreak
- The UK has banned imports of German pork, lamb, beef, and dairy products following a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease near Berlin.
- The prohibition also includes fresh meat and live animals, with the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board expecting supply disruptions.
- These measures aim to prevent the disease's spread and protect the livelihoods of British farmers.
- The UK's chief veterinary officer urges farmers to remain vigilant for disease signs in their livestock.
With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
cnn.com/2025/01/18/health/bird-flu-pet-food-cat-deaths/
1st bird flu death in the US reported in Louisiana: The patient was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions.
abcnews.go.com/Health/1st-human-bird-flu-death-us-reported-louisiana/story
Pornhub pulls out of Florida, VPN demand 'surges 1150%': State masks up finally – its IP addresses, that is
theregister.com/2025/01/05/pornhub_vpn_demand_surge/
Trump promises to change pandemic defenses created by Biden health officials: During the campaign last year, Trump told Time magazine that he would disband the ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-promises-to-change-pandemic-defenses-created-by-biden-health-officials
First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC: Health officials in Louisiana say a person there has died after catching bird flu ...
npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/06/nx-s1-5250251/bird-flu-death-louisiana
Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US: With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US ...
cnn.com/2025/01/08/health/bird-flu-h5n1-pandemic-risk-explained/
Death in Louisiana: First person in the USA to die after bird flu infection: The largest wave of bird flu ever documented is currently raging. In the USA ...
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/medizin/vogelgrippe-erstmals-mensch-in-usa-nach-infektion-gestorben-a-b917d421-746e-4b43-afdd-e5e5398dc34b
CNA Jan 03
US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol: WASHINGTON: Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-surgeon-general-alcohol-drinks-cancer-risk-guidelines-label-warnings-health-4836841
Quick Glance: Urgent Call for Alcohol Cancer Warning Labels
- U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advocates for cancer risk warnings on alcoholic beverages.
- Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, responsible for approximately 100,000 new cases each year in the U.S.
- The American Medical Association supports Murthy's proposal to update warning labels to raise awareness and save lives.
- Current warning labels have not been updated since 1988, and changes may be necessary to enhance visibility and effectiveness.
Animal transports banned in German region after foot-and-mouth disease detected: Animal transports have been banned in a state surrounding Berlin and the ...
apnews.com/article/germany-foot-mouth-disease-outbreak-0a0e72a149e2ca5e32f66b005ca7c396
Hospital porter who refused to wear Covid mask loses legal case: Graham Fordham claimed he could not wear a face mask because of his ‘anxiety and depression’.
independent.co.uk/news/uk/compass-group-covid-rishi-sunak-northwick-park-hospital-one-b2672105.html
Could Meta ending fact-checking lead to rise in health misinformation?: Meta said it's moving towards community notes to moderate content.
abcnews.go.com/Health/meta-ending-fact-checking-lead-rise-health-misinformation/story
Up to 5 house cats sick after bird flu found in 2nd raw pet food brand: Health officials
abcnews.go.com/Health/5-house-cats-sick-after-bird-flu-found/story
CNA Dec 31 24
China defends COVID-19 data-sharing as WHO seeks more access: BEIJING: China has shared the most COVID-19 data and research results in the international ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-defends-covid-19-data-sharing-who-seeks-more-access-4832796
US egg production drops as prices continue to rise along with bird flu cases: The production of eggs in the United States dropped by 4% in November ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/us-egg-production-drops-prices-continue-rise-along-bird-flu-cases
How Worried Should We Be About Bird Flu?: So far, the H5N1 virus isn't transmitted between people — but the CDC has found a mutation in a human case ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/bird-flu-h5n1-virus-explained-1235222042/
Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says: A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who ...
apnews.com/article/bird-flu-louisiana-mutations-cdc-a870a8d4d86d3dd95f4c0d5c7e9edee5
How to protect your cats from catching bird flu: Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals but the death of ...
pbs.org/newshour/health/how-to-protect-your-cats-from-catching-bird-flu
Bird flu virus likely mutated within Louisiana patient who became severely ill, CDC says
pbs.org/newshour/health/bird-flu-virus-likely-mutated-within-louisiana-patient-who-became-severely-ill-cdc-says
Bird flu mutations show potential for easier human spread. What is the pandemic risk?
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/h5n1-bird-flu-mutations-human-transmission-cdc-rcna185554
Seniors account for 78 of the 83 Covid-19 deaths in 2024; MOH urges them to get vaccinated
straitstimes.com/singapore/seniors-account-for-78-of-the-83-covid-19-deaths-in-2024-moh-urges-them-to-get-vaccinated
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says: Mutations are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/26/bird-flu-virus-mutations
New bird flu mutation discovered in US, as cat infections cause alarm: A sample of the virus has shown signs of mutating to better suit human airways ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/bird-flu-mutated-inside-us-patient-raising-concern
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