There Is No Safe Level of Alcohol Consumption, US Surgeon General Warns
An advisory issued by the US Surgeon General declares that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
ScienceAlert (www.sciencealert.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Recall issued for pet food for possible bird flu contamination
A selection of raw and frozen pet food was recalled for possible contamination from the H5N1 strain of the bird flu.
WKRC TV Cincinnati (local12.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Sniffling, sneezing, coughing: What infectious disease do you have?
With many viruses now on the rise, it can be hard to know which illness you have and how to handle it. A doctor helps you to decide.
CNN (www.cnn.com)
• Published 13 days ago
Stomach bug outbreaks jumped gut-wrenching 366% in N.J. last month
Dozens of norovirus outbreaks were reported in New Jersey in December, though individual infections typically aren't reported.
nj.com (www.nj.com)
• Published 13 days ago
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, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the early days of Covid-19, when infectious disease experts were talking about a new virus that was sending people to the hospital with res…
CNN (www.cnn.com)
• Published 13 days ago
A daily glass of milk lowers bowel cancer risk by 17% — but another drink increases it by the same amount
Notably, researchers did not identify a similar benefit from eating cheese or ice cream.
New York Post (nypost.com)
• Published 13 days ago
'Patients are collapsing in the waiting room': A&E nurses speak out
Nurses working on the front line of emergency care have spoken to the BBC about pressure they are facing.
BBC News (www.bbc.com)
• Published 15 days ago
Type 2 Diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar beverages
Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com)
• Published 16 days ago
This Simple Diet Can Lead to Better Brain Health—But You're Probably Not Following It
Consider making fish and steamed veggies for dinner this week.
Best Life (bestlifeonline.com)
• Published 16 days ago
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise in New Hampshire
Health experts say vaccination is the "best line of defense," along with other precautions.
New Hampshire Public Radio (www.nhpr.org)
• Published 16 days ago
"Rabbit Fever" Cases Rise 50% in the U.S.—These Are the Symptoms You Need to Know
The CDC warns tularemia can become life-threatening in some cases.
Best Life (bestlifeonline.com)
• Published 16 days ago
Seasonal illnesses swamp Capital Region hospitals
In New York, the increase in respiratory infections, such as the flu and COVID-19, is causing delays, backups and a surge of patients at local hospitals.
Albany Times Union (www.timesunion.com)
• Published 16 days ago
Two OTC continuous glucose monitors won awards at CES - and you can try them now
These over-the-counter CGMs from health brands Dexcom and Abbott make glucose monitoring affordable and accessible. Here's how they can help you - no prescription necessary.
ZDNet (www.zdnet.com)
• Published 16 days ago
DuPage County wildlife officials euthanize bald eagle displaying signs of bird flu
DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. — Wildlife authorities in DuPage County euthanized a bald eagle that was found to be displaying strong signs of bird flu last week, according to Chicago Bird Collision Monitors. An official from the conservation organization confirmed Tues…
WGN TV Chicago (wgntv.com)
• Published 16 days ago
Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk - study
Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection.
BBC News (www.bbc.com)
• Published 16 days ago
What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?
HMPV infections are spreading in China while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK.
Al Jazeera English (www.aljazeera.com)
• Published 16 days ago
As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?
ABC News (abcnews.go.com)
• Published 16 days ago
Fearing another pandemic, people are prepping for bird flu. Should you?
From purchasing a freeze dryer to solar batteries, some people are preparing for a bird flu pandemic
Salon (www.salon.com)
• Published 16 days ago
A top nutrition scientist said people focused on protein are worried about the wrong macronutrient. He shares how to increase your fiber intake while hitting protein goals.
Tim Spector, a top nutrition scientist, told Business Insider that most people get enough protein in their diets, but not fiber. His advice included eating plant-based protein sources.
Business Insider (www.businessinsider.com)
• Published 16 days ago
We Just Found Out What Our Kid Eats at School. My Husband Is Horrified.
He has his reasons. But still.
Slate Magazine (slate.com)
• Published 16 days ago
