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CDC Calls Bird Flu Mutations Inside Louisiana Man 'Concerning,' Could Make It More Transmittable

But the CDC emphasized that no cases of the virus being transmitted person-to-person have been detected

Latin Times

New Bird Flu Mutation Discovered In US As Cat Infections Cause Alarm

The ongoing spread of bird flu in the United States has alarmed experts -- not just because of human cases causing severe illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats.

International Business Times

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 contracted the first severe case of the illness in the United States

The Independent UK

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Whooping Cough: Highest Infection Rate Since 1948

Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have risen sharply in the U.S. Here's how to protect yourself and your family.

Kiplinger

Mutations found in first severe case of human bird flu in US: Here's what it means

In a new development, it has been found that the first severe case of bird flu in the US involves mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient's property, informed US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The analysis of the patient's sample from Louisiana…

The Times of India

Parliament blaze and a deadlock: Why is Liberia in a political crisis?

Are there links between the fire that gutted parts of parliament and a legislative impasse involving Speaker Koffa?

Al Jazeera

The dirtiest cruise ships of 2024 revealed, according to the CDC

The filthiest ship initially received a 62 out of 100, the lowest reported score this year

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Why conservatives drink raw milk

Raw milk represents being anti-establishment, which both far-left and conservative health types have in common

Salon

US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag

The U.S. flu season is underway

The Independent UK

Not too late to get seasonal vaccines in US, experts say

Americans are encouraged to get vaccinated in early fall, but getting Covid and flu shots today can still be a good idea

The Guardian - US

Avian influenza: Bird flu spread triggers state of emergency in California

The declaration of a state of emergency in California over avian influenza comes within days of the first severe human case of bird flu in the U.S.

LiveScience

Why California declared a state of emergency over bird flu

The virus has spread for years in wild birds and commercial poultry, and was detected for the first time in US dairy cattle in March

The Guardian - US

Life Expectancy Jumps In The United States. Here's How Long You Can Expect To Live

Life expectancy rose to its highest rate since before the pandemic in 2019; COVID-19 as a leading cause of death tumbled down the list.

International Business Times

California Declares State Of Emergency Over Bird Flu Outbreak

California declares state of emergency due to bird flu affecting dairy cows and people in the U.S. Protective measures and testing efforts are in place to ...

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U.S. Life Expectancy Shows Modest Improvement In 2023

Recent CDC data shows U.S. life expectancy on the rise post-pandemic, with declines in major causes of death. Optimism for continued improvements in popula...

Medical Daily

Bird Flu Crisis: Louisiana Reports First Severe Human Case, California Declares Emergency Over Dairy Outbreak

California, the nation's most populous state, has declared a state of emergency after the virus struck hundreds of dairy herds, while Louisiana reports the first severe human case in a hospitalized patient.

The Independent UK

US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing

U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this year

Fortune

California declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country

Whether the rest of the nation is willing to follow California's lead remains to be seen.

Al Jazeera

US identifies 65-year-old in Louisiana as first severe case of bird flu

Health officials say the 65-year-old was hospitalised after contact with an infected flock of back-yard birds.

Salon

First severe bird flu case in Louisiana

Meanwhile, Delaware and Wisconsin report two possible infections, which if confirmed raises total cases to 63

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