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School district closed for second straight day ‘due to significant staff illnesses’ - WHIO

An area school district has canceled classes for the second straight day.

New version of bird flu infects Nevada dairy worker - The Washington Post

This version of the virus is circulating broadly in wild birds and is different from the virus that has been causing dairy cow outbreaks since early 2024, the CDC said.

As many as 25,000 grebes killed by bird flu within Great Salt Lake, Utah officials say - East Idaho News

SALT LAKE CITY (KSL.com) — Utah wildlife officials estimate 15,000 to 25,000 eared grebes have died in recent months from a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak across the Great Salt Lake, causing dead birds to pile up throughout the vital bird habitat.…

“Good” Cholesterol Could Be Bad for Your Eyes – New Study Raises Concerns - SciTechDaily

‘Good’ cholesterol may be linked to an increased risk of glaucoma in individuals over 55, while, paradoxically, ‘bad’ cholesterol may be associated with a lower risk. These findings challenge conventional beliefs about factors that may help or harm eye health…

6 Supplements You Shouldn’t Be Taking for Better Heart Health, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

Supplements can help improve your health, but some others can be harmful. Discover 6 supplements dietitians recommend avoiding for better heart health.

'Nothing should be forced on us': Local girl can't get transplant due to vaccine status - WKRC TV Cincinnati

Her heart is failing, and despite her developmental delays, she's very aware of it.

As vaccination rates decline, widespread outbreaks of diseases like measles and polio could reemerge - CBS News

The vaccination rate for Florida kindergartners has fallen to 88.1%, the lowest in decades.

Here's why the flu is so bad in California this winter - SFGATE

Death and hospitalization rates are soaring during this year's flu season, experts say.

Experts Say These 6 Common Work Habits May Actually Be Signs Of ADHD In Adults - BuzzFeed

Don't ignore these common signs.

Japan overtakes Thailand as China's most popular destination - Nikkei Asia

Chinese tourists doubled during the eight-day Lunar New Year holiday

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health - ABC News

3 Lancaster County poultry flocks dealing with outbreak of bird flu - LNP | LancasterOnline

Three Lancaster County poultry flocks have reported outbreaks of bird flu, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

How to Lower Your Risk of Dementia Starting in Middle Age - VOA Learning English

New research suggests Americans' risk for developing dementia may be higher than once thought. The research suggests the risk is highest after age 75, but doctors say there are ways to reduce it.

Feeling under the weather? Flu season hitting hard on Long Island - News 12 Long Island

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says this is the worst flu season in terms of total cases nationwide in 15 years.

UPMC to Resume Mask Mandates - erienewsnow.com

Starting Wednesday, everyone in UPMC health care facilities—employees, patients, and visitors—will need to wear masks.

Potassium-enriched salt shows promise for cutting recurrent stroke risk in clinical trial - Medical Xpress

Potassium supplements in salt were associated with reduced rates of recurrent stroke and mortality in a large-scale cluster randomized clinical trial involving patients in rural northern China. Findings come from a subgroup (stroke patients) analysis within t…

Dead Geese Prompt Park Closures In Allentown Amid Bird Flu Outbreak - Patch

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has attributed massive die-offs of Canada geese around New Jersey to the H5N1 bird flu.

UPMC to require masks again as flu, viruses surge in region - TribLIVE

People visiting UPMC hospitals and health care offices should plan on wearing a mask, effective Wednesday. Affiliates of the Pittsburgh-based health care system signaled the move on social media Monday. “Masking will help to decrease the risk of spreadi…

Influenza Rates High In IL In Flus 2nd Wave - Patch

Nearly a third of the tests for flu were positive in the United States during the latest reporting period.

Cerebellar Serotonin Acts as a Brake to Reduce Anxiety - Neuroscience News

New research reveals that serotonin in the cerebellum plays a crucial role in anxiety regulation.