Avian flu outbreaks in Queens spark further calls to shut down all overcrowded NYC wet markets - QNS

The resurgence of avian flu at two animal slaughter markets in Queens has renewed urgent calls to shut down densely packed wet markets.

Switching butter for some plant-based oils significantly reduces risk of death, new study finds - CNN

Despite some social media movements criticizing seed oils, a new study suggests swapping your daily butter intake for some plant-based oils decreases your risk of death.

Ohio Mom Discovers Cancer Deep in Her Thumb — and the Only Sign Was 2 Thin Lines on Her Nail - AOL

Michelle Tagliamonte, 58, was getting a manicure when she noticed two black lines, which signaled the start of a fast-spreading cancer

Fentanyl-related deaths drop by nearly 50% in Marion County - FOX 59 Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — The number of Hoosiers dying from drug poisoning is going down.  Preliminary numbers in Marion County show that 2024 saw a huge decline in fentanyl-related overdose deaths. According to the coroner’s office, fentanyl-related overdose deaths dro…

Do I need another measles shot? Florida doctor weighs in after case reported at Miami school - WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends two doses of the measles vaccine when you are a child. But if you had your shots done 30 or 40 years ago, are you still safe?

The horrendous norovirus is hitting Florida hard. How to protect yourself. - Tampa Bay Times

“It’s a tough illness to have to deal with,” one ER physician says.

Norovirus vaccine hints at defusing explosive stomach bug in early trial - Ars Technica

Phase I study showed vaccine was safe and spurred immune responses in older people.

‘Midlife window’ could be key for preventing brain decline - Futurity: Research News

New research offers insights into when interventions to prevent cognitive decline might be most effective.

Neuroscientist Warns Of The Common Habit That Destroys The Success And Thinking Ability Of Even The Most Brilliant People - YourTango

Neuroscientist Dr. John Kruse reflects on the common habit that has led to decreased performance and productivity in the pharmaceutical sector.

Inside the perfect storm of the deadly measles outbreak in Texas - CNN

Gaines County is a vast, flat expanse far in the west of Texas: more than 1,500 square miles of sparsely populated farmland. And right now, this is the epicenter of a measles outbreak the likes of which this state hasn’t seen in more than 30 years. Many here …

Raw Pet Food is Distributed Nationwide, Avian Flu Cases are Not - Truth about Pet Food

Data that pet food regulatory authorities are not talking about.

RFK Jr. Was Mountaineering in California as Measles Outbreak Worsened - Rolling Stone

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who went mountaineering over the weekend, has experts concerned over his handling of the West Texas measles outbreak.

Cat Food Recalled Due to Possible Bird Flu Contamination—Here's What You Need to Know - Martha Stewart

Wild Coast Raw has recalled its Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats because it could be contaminated with bird flu. Here's what you should know to keep you and your cat safe.

Possible foundations of human intelligence: Study demonstrates how neurons store memories independently of context - Medical Xpress

A study led by Dr. Rodrigo Quian Quiroga, group leader of the Neural Mechanisms of Perception and Memory Research Group at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, has allowed scientists to observe for the first time how neurons in the human brain store memor…

The Mom Who Escaped the Altadena Fire With a Disabled Child and a Newborn - The Cut

Just weeks after bringing her premature baby boy home from the hospital, Annie had to flee Altadena with her son and 4-year-old daughter, who cannot walk and has no head control. She shares how the family is faring after losing their home.

Scientists Just Discovered a Shocking New Clue Into Male Longevity - Best Life

Exciting new research reveals a groundbreaking connection between sperm quality and life expectancy in men. Could your reproductive health hold the key to a longer, healthier life? Discover the latest findings and learn how you can take proactive steps. #heal…