H5N1 bird flu spills over again; Nevada cows hit with different, deadly strain
The spread of H5N1 bird flu in dairy cows is unprecedented; the US outbreak is the first of its kind in cows. Virologists…
WHO starts cutting costs as US withdrawal date set for January 2026
“Just stupid” On January 23, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sent a memo to staff announcing the cost-cutting measures. Reuters obtained a copy…
California’s air pollution waiver and the EV mandate are banned by Trump
To do this, it eliminates “state emissions waivers that function to limit sales of gasoline-powered automobiles.” That spells bad news for California and…
Bird flu jumps from birds to human in Louisiana; patient hospitalized
A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu after having contact with sick and dying birds suspected of carrying the virus,…
Splash pads really are fountains of fecal material; CDC reports 10K illnesses
Once infectious material gets into the water, disinfection systems that aren’t working properly or are inadequate can allow pathogens to gush from every…
Flour, water, salt, GitHub: The Bread Code is a sourdough baking framework
One year ago, I didn’t know how to bake bread. I just knew how to follow a recipe. If everything went perfectly, I…
Man suffers chemical burn that lasted months after squeezing limes
If Margaritaville were a real place, it should definitely keep a few dermatologists on hand. In a case of an oft-overlooked food preparation…
Research monkeys still having a ball days after busting out of lab, police say
If you need any inspiration for cutting loose and relaxing this weekend, look no further than a free-wheeling troop of monkeys that broke…
After decades, FDA finally moves to pull ineffective decongestant off shelves
In a long-sought move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally began the process of abandoning oral doses of a common over-the-counter…
Here are 3 science-backed strategies to rein in election anxiety
In this scenario, I encourage my patients to move past that initial thought of how awful it will be and instead consider exactly…
These hornets break down alcohol so fast that they can’t get drunk
Many animals, including humans, have developed a taste for alcohol in some form, but excessive consumption often leads to adverse health effects. One…
Drugmakers can keep making off-brand weight-loss drugs as FDA backpedals
The judge in the case, District Judge Mark Pittman, granted the FDA’s request, canceling an October 15 hearing, and ordering the parties to…
Why a diabetes drug fell short of anticancer hopes
But the latest research has convinced Pollak and some others that treatment of cancers should be taken off the list. More studies, but…
Over 86% of surveyed health care providers are short on IV fluids
Trucks and Gatorade Federal officials, meanwhile, are working with Baxter to help support increasing supplies, setting up temporary imports, and expediting consideration of any…
Helene ravaged the NC plant that makes 60% of the country’s IV fluid supply
Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic damage and flooding to the Southeastern states may affect the country’s medical supply chain. Hospitals nationwide are bracing for a…