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New coronavirus found in bats is not currently 'concern to public health': CDC - ABC News

H5N1 strikes more poultry in 4 states; CDC updates details on recent human cases - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The CDC notes that the poultry worker from Ohio had been hospitalized with respiratory and nonrespiratory symptoms.

BROWARD HEALTH AMONG THE FIRST IN BROWARD COUNTY TO OFFER GROUNDBREAKING A-FIB TREATMENT - South Florida Hospital News

The Best Time To Take Vitamin B Supplements, According To Experts - TODAY

B vitamins are crucial for energy production, metabolism, brain function, and more. Who needs B complex and when is the best time to take vitamin B supplements?

Brewing tea reduces toxic heavy metals in drinking water, study finds - Phys.org

Good news for tea lovers: That daily brew might be purifying the water, too.

UC Berkeley falcons Annie and Archie are missing. Is bird flu the cause? - Berkeleyside

Cal Falcons says it's likely, as the pair hasn't been seen in nearly two months, and the disease "is hitting peregrines very hard right now."

Eating this fruit can improve muscle health ‘at the genetic level’: researchers - New York Post

Here’s how to age like a fine wine.

Nearly 100 Measles Cases Have Been Reported in Texas - WIRED

Over the past month, the virus has spread in areas with low vaccination rates, and most of those affected are minors.

Forget apples—researcher outlines how an orange a day may reduce depression risk by 20% - Medical Xpress

]Eating an orange a day may lower a person's depression risk by 20%, according to a study published in Microbiome. That might be because citrus stimulates the growth of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii (F. prausnitzii), a type of bacteria found in the human gut, …

One woman received £170,000 after becoming addicted to Candy Crush - Digital Trends

The addictive traits of mobile games, combined with a medication that impaired impulse control, resulted in a devastating gambling addiction for one woman.

Posey County, Indiana, reports its first CWD case, second in the state - cidrap.umn.edu

The county is in southwestern Indiana, on the border with Illinois and Kentucky, both of which are CWD-positive.

Epilepsy AI tool detects brain lesions doctors miss - BBC.com

One in five epilepsy patients has uncontrolled seizures due to brain abnormalities too subtle for doctors to spot.

Hidden dangers of sugar in modern diet: Doctor explains sugar's effect on gut health - Hindustan Times

From hormonal imbalance to chronic inflammation, know the effects of sugar on gut health. | Health

Scientists reveal major link between sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease - The Brighter Side of News

Delayed REM sleep is linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk. Scientists are uncovering how sleep patterns may serve as early indicators.

Common procedures for chronic spine pain found to offer little to no relief - Medical Xpress

Researchers from McMaster University and collaborating institutions found that commonly performed interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer spine pain may provide little to no pain relief when compared with sham procedures.

Antibodies against MLC1 protein may drive MS: Study - Multiple Sclerosis News Today

B-cells were collected from people with and without MS, and those from patients had heightened antibody responses, particularly to MLC1.

Aging: Smoking, exercise may influence mortality, longevity the most - Medical News Today

Scientists found that out of 25 lifestyle and environmental factors, including smoking status, physical activity, and living conditions, two have the most influence on how we age.

Answers to your questions on carbohydrates, cholesterol and fish - The Seattle Times

Carrie Dennett answers your questions about carbohydrates and diabetes, lowering cholesterol with diet and lifestyle, and the pros and cons of eating fish.

Half of Americans Still Believe This Dangerous Aspirin Myth - SciTechDaily

Despite new guidelines warning against daily aspirin use for healthy older adults, many Americans still believe it is beneficial. A survey found that 18% of those without a history of heart disease or stroke take aspirin regularly, even though the risks outwe…

Ketamine's neurotoxicity suddenly in the spotlight - Boing Boing

Here's a timely question, given established facts and recent events: Is Ketamine Neurotoxic? An M.D. answers.