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Lehigh Valley’s largest poultry farm tightens biosecurity as bird flu spreads in Pennsylvania - The Morning Call
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Lehigh Valley’s largest poultry farm tightens biosecurity as bird flu spreads in Pennsylvania - The Morning Call

Since a Lehigh County poultry farm saw Pennsylvania’s first confirmed 2025 case of bird flu in domestic poultry, local producers have doubled down on biosecurity.

Morning CallElizabeth DeOrnellas
Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say - CNN
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Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say - CNN

Measles cases are popping up across the country, especially in areas with lower vaccination rates.

CNNNeha Mukherjee
Texas measles outbreak fans fears of wider rebound - Axios
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Texas measles outbreak fans fears of wider rebound - Axios

Public health experts say the spread of the highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease is entirely preventable.

AxiosTina Reed
Positive case of chronic wasting disease discovered in Baxter County deer - ktlo.com
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Positive case of chronic wasting disease discovered in Baxter County deer - ktlo.com

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has confirmed a deer harvested in Baxter County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The deer, a three-and-a-half-year-old buck, was harvested in November during the 2024-25 hunting season and

ktlo.com
New research reveals disturbing effect microplastics have on the brain: 'Like a car crash in the blood vessels' - Yahoo
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New research reveals disturbing effect microplastics have on the brain: 'Like a car crash in the blood vessels' - Yahoo

"The potential long-term effects ... are concerning."

Yahoo EntertainmentSusan Elizabeth Turek
These supplements can help keep you from getting sick as the flu rages on - PennLive
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These supplements can help keep you from getting sick as the flu rages on - PennLive

These supplements can boost your immune system and help you keep the flu at bay.

PennLiveBrian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com
5 Ways to Tell If You're Aging Gracefully, According to Experts - CNET
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5 Ways to Tell If You're Aging Gracefully, According to Experts - CNET

Doctors say this is what you should check for to make sure you're aging well.

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Local school district cancels classes for remainder of week due to illness - WKRC TV Cincinnati
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Local school district cancels classes for remainder of week due to illness - WKRC TV Cincinnati

'We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the health and well-being of our school community.'

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How much protein do you really need to get strong? - BBC.com
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How much protein do you really need to get strong? - BBC.com

From raw eggs to protein shakes, those hoping to expand their brawn are often encouraged to ingest vast quantities of protein. But how much is really necessary?

BBC NewsKamala Thiagarajan
Rising flu cases lead to remote learning days in the Bentworth School District - WTAE Pittsburgh
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Rising flu cases lead to remote learning days in the Bentworth School District - WTAE Pittsburgh

The district will be on remote learning both Thursday and Friday

WTAE PittsburghNick Matoney
This is what happens to the body when HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people - ABC News
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This is what happens to the body when HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people - ABC News

A generation has passed since the peak in AIDS-related deaths

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This is what happens to the body when HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people - The Associated Press
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This is what happens to the body when HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people - The Associated Press

A generation has passed since the peak in AIDS-related deaths. Few people under 30 years old understand what AIDS does to the body. The U.S.-led global response to HIV has been so effective that AIDS wards of people wasting away are a vision of the past. Now …

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Cases of influenza increase in eastern Idaho this year as over half of population goes without the shot - East Idaho News

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Stopping Alzheimer’s Before It Starts: Landmark Trial Enrolls First Participants - SciTechDaily
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Stopping Alzheimer’s Before It Starts: Landmark Trial Enrolls First Participants - SciTechDaily

WashU Medicine-led trial evaluating investigational drug from Eli Lilly and Company aims to stop disease before symptoms arise Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have enrolled the first participants in an international clinic…

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Newest data shows highest flu positivity in state for Rogue Valley - KDRV
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Newest data shows highest flu positivity in state for Rogue Valley - KDRV

The newest data from the Oregon Health Authority shows that influenza tests in Jackson and Josephine counties had the highest percent positivity in the state from Feb. 2 to Feb. 8.

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Ohio Reports First Human Case of Bird Flu - Ohio Department of Health

The overall risk to Ohioans is low, but those in close contact with sick or dead poultry or wild birds should take precautions

Ohio.gov
Huge Study Shows Where Gout Comes From – It's Not What We Thought - ScienceAlert
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Huge Study Shows Where Gout Comes From – It's Not What We Thought - ScienceAlert

Gout is often associated with drinking too much or not eating healthily enough, but research suggests genetics play more of a factor in developing the arthritic condition than previously thought.

ScienceAlertDavid Nield
Red Light Therapy: Skincare Superhero Or Beauty Bust? - IFLScience
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Red Light Therapy: Skincare Superhero Or Beauty Bust? - IFLScience

Is it worth spending your hard-earned cash on a fancy light-up mask?

IFLScienceHolly Large
Having a loose tooth can be a sign of mouth cancer — and 4 other subtle signs - New York Post
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Having a loose tooth can be a sign of mouth cancer — and 4 other subtle signs - New York Post

Mouth and throat cancers are highly treatable if caught early, but they are often diagnosed at later stages because people fail to recognize the warning signs.

New York PostMcKenzie Beard
Human-like Teeth Grown in Pigs Could Make Dental Implants a Thing of the Past - ZME Science
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Human-like Teeth Grown in Pigs Could Make Dental Implants a Thing of the Past - ZME Science

It's a glimpse into the future of tooth replacement.

ZME ScienceTibi Puiu