Monday, February 03 2025

Bird flu reported in Montgomery Co. backyard flock, officials say - WTOP

A case of the highly infectious avian influenza, or bird flu, has been detected in a Montgomery County, Maryland, backyard flock, officials announced Thursday. State laboratory testing confirmed a b… [+1964 chars]

Dead bird at park receives "preliminarily positive" bird flu test result - Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3

Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) -- Buncombe County officials report that a dead waterfowl bird at Lake Julian Park has received a "preliminarily positive" t… [+1187 chars]

An Extremely Contagious Stomach Bug Is Rapidly Spreading, So We Asked Experts How To Avoid It - Yahoo Life

Norovirus cases have been surging this winter, with outbreaks of the infamous stomach bug reaching more than double the number of infections at last years peak. Because the virus is so contagious, i… [+6856 chars]

How you walk can predict your risk for Alzheimer’s disease - The Brighter Side of News

Israeli researchers have found that the way you walk could reveal your risk for Alzheimer's or other neurological disorders. A study published in Digital Medicine details how a team from Tel Aviv Un… [+3519 chars]

It's tough to resist scratching an itch — and evolution may be to blame - Livescience.com

It's tough to resist scratching an itch — and there might be an evolutionary reason for that, a new study suggests. People are typically advised not to scratch itchy skin — whether due to a bug bite… [+3963 chars]

Flu On Rise In Tuolumne County - MyMotherLode.com

Sonora, CA Tuolumne County Public Health (TCPH) is warning that influenza activity is high and increasing. As we have been sharing lately, influenza (flu) has been spreading at high levels locally, … [+1552 chars]

HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Time There Was No Humboldt History Column in the Lost Coast Outpost - Lost Coast Outpost

Sorry, friends — an unexpected wrassle with an extremely nasty case of strep throat means that the person in charge of Humboldt History was unable to pull it together this week. Do me a favor: If you… [+887 chars]

America's No. 1 Silent Killer: What It Is and When to Get Screened - CNET

Do you know what the No. 1 cause of death is in America? According to the CDC, it's heart disease, which causes more deaths than cancer, accidents and COVID-19. In a 2025 American Heart Association r… [+6836 chars]

Exercise vs. Weight Loss Drugs: Surprising New Findings - SciTechDaily

A study by Murdoch University’s Health Futures Institute found that moderate-intensity exercise significantly affects appetite-related hormones and perceptions in males with obesity. The research, le… [+2320 chars]

Scientists discover strange phenomenon impacting latest bird flu outbreak: 'We don't know exactly why' - The Cool Down

Every spring, Delaware Bay draws thousands of migratory birds and horseshoe crabs, creating a natural spectacle. For nearly 40 years, scientists have gathered here to track flu viruses in the bird po… [+2848 chars]

Alcohol’s Cancer Warning Risks Escalating Another US ‘Epidemic’ - Bloomberg

After another Dry January, a month that promises hangover-free mornings and more money in the bank, temporary abstainers face a choice: Go back to drinking again, or heed the US Surgeon General's lat… [+175 chars]

5 "Bad" Fats You Should Be Eating For Better Heart Health, According to Experts - EatingWell

Weve come a long way from the days of low-fat or fat-free everything, as we have learned more about the nuance behind the role dietary fat can play in our overall health. Not all fat is bad and there… [+8841 chars]

Hunger and pregnancy complications go hand in hand, study finds - The Washington Post

Those who go hungry or worry about getting food while pregnant are at higher risk of complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, a new analysis suggests. The paper, published in JAM… [+2070 chars]