As bird flu spreads, two new cases diagnosed in California
In California, two farmworkers who were exposed to infected dairy cattle at different farms tested positive for the virus, ...
Widow of LI man who died after eating listeria-tainted liverwurst sues Boar’s Head for $20M: suit
A Long Island man died in July after eating listeria-contaminated Boar’s Head liverwurst, and his widow is now suing the ...
Scientific American5d
New Nasal Vaccines Offer Better Protection from COVID and Flu—No Needle Needed
Gentle nasal spray vaccines against COVID, the flu and RSV are coming. They may work better than shots in the arm ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d
Is it safe to eat deli meat? Recent recalls and listeria outbreak raise alarm
Two major recalls this year of roughly 19 million pounds of deli meat and precooked meats may have shoppers questioning whether it’s safe to eat. There's one way to be sure.
West Nile infections are spiking—here's why the percentage of severe cases is so small
The U.S. is currently in the midst of yet another West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak, with the CDC documenting 880 cases across ...
The Washington Post17d
Why fears of human-to-human bird flu spread in Missouri are overblown
The case of a Missouri hospital patient who tested positive for bird flu five weeks ... to the virus used in the CDC’s typical H5N1 test. So scientists have to grow new virus to match the ...
Clemson demonstrates new infectious disease software that predicts outbreaks
The CDC visited Clemson in September to see what researchers have come up with on their new software that tracks and predicts ...
CO safety: Fire chiefs say now's the time to check on heating systems
With the changing of the weather, now is the time for New Englanders to check on heating systems, fire and carbon monoxide alarms.
Il Messaggero18d
Covid or Flu? Understanding Symptoms and Differences
There have been some sporadic isolations of the flu, but it is typical of the pre-season to have a mix of viruses in these proportions, which also includes gastroenteritis. True flu arrives when ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d
Is it safe to eat deli meat? Recent listeria outbreak, recalls raise questions
Two recalls this year of roughly 19 million pounds of deli meat and precooked meats may have shoppers questioning whether it’s safe to rely on the convenience of sandwich meats and premade salads and ...