NBC NEWS – A pig in Oregon has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, the Agriculture Department said Wednesday. It’s the first time the virus has been detected in swine…
Month: October 2024
Toddler’s Backyard Snakebite Bills Totaled More Than a Quarter Million Dollars
KFF HEALTH NEWS – This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer was playing with his siblings in their San Diego backyard. His mother, Lindsay Pfeffer, was a few…
Mayo Clinic Minute: Clean out old medications safely
MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Leftover or expired medications can be dangerous if not disposed of properly. Safely getting rid of unneeded prescriptions, like opioids or expired drugs, is essential to prevent…
U.S. death from Lassa fever, an Ebola-like virus, is reported in Iowa
STAT HEALTH NEWS – A person from Iowa who recently returned to the United States from West Africa has died after contracting Lassa fever, a virus that can cause Ebola-like illness in…
Teen with E. coli is battling kidney failure after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
NBC NEWS – In the days before Kamberlyn Bowler became ill, she went to McDonald’s several times for her favorite meal: a Quarter Pounder with cheese and extra pickles. The previously healthy,…
Chronic Wasting Disease case confirmed
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – The state Department of Environmental Conservation says a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) – which affects the brain and nervous system of deer, elk and moose…
‘Serious Lung Infection’ Linked to Cruise Ship Hot Tubs, CDC Finds
NEWSWEEK – Hot tubs aboard a cruise ship have been linked to outbreaks of a bacterial disease, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced. Between November 2022 and April…
Do Christians Have to Get Married in a Church?
BIBLE STUDY TOOLS – Around the world, wedding ceremonies occur in various locations, from church buildings to local parks. In this post-pandemic time, destination weddings are still popular, and couples choose to…
Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to avoid Halloween hand injuries
Mayo Clinic News Network – There are plenty of frights to go around on Halloween, but a hand injury probably isn’t one you’d expect. “Interestingly, it’s the fourth busiest holiday for hand…
Music and dementia: researchers are still making discoveries about how songs can help sufferers
THE CONVERSATION – Music is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Whether it’s lifting our spirits, pushing us to run faster or soothing us to sleep, we can all recognise…