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H5N1 Bird Flu Jumps to Cows, Hits 140M Poultry, and Mutates Toward Human Pandemic Risk

The H5N1 bird flu virus has reached an alarming new phase of transmission and mutation, creating what health experts warn could become the next global pandemic. With confirmed human cases in the

Tejal Somvanshi

December 16, 2024

The cattle farm OÜ Estonia in Oisu has some 1,000 cows. Photo: Patrik Rastenberger/NEFCO-CC BY-NC 2.0

Health·USA

Bird Flu Pandemic Possibility: CDC Reports Low Current Risk, High Mortality Potential

The US health authorities stated that there is currently no risk of a pandemic from avian flu A(H5N1), despite outbreaks in 12 states among dairy cows, and at least three people infected

Tejal Somvanshi

June 25, 2024

Health·Science

Pandemic, Kids, and Calm: MIT’s Breakthrough Study on Remote Mindfulness Apps

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives globally, pushing MIT researchers to probe remote, app-based mindfulness as a mental health tool for home-bound students. Mindfulness, focusing on the present moment, has proven beneficial for

Tejal Somvanshi

October 18, 2023

Health·News

China Bat Study Reveals 20 New Viruses with 71% Genetic Match to Fatal Nipah and Hendra Pathogens

Scientists have discovered 20 previously unknown viruses in bats living near human settlements in China, including two that are closely related to deadly diseases that can infect people. This finding has experts

Tejal Somvanshi

July 3, 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Health·News·Technology

AI Chatbots Generate 88% False Health Information When Manipulated, New Study Warns

A new study has revealed that popular AI chatbots can be programmed to spread harmful health misinformation that looks trustworthy. Researchers found that four out of five leading AI systems generated false

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Rahul Somvanshi

July 3, 2025

Canada·News·Public Transportation

Vancouver Transit Fares Rise 4% July 1—Single‑Zone $3.35, Three‑Zone Hits $6.60

Metro Vancouver commuters will pay more for their daily bus and train rides starting July 1, 2025. TransLink approved a four percent fare increase across all transit services, marking the biggest price

Karmactive Team

July 1, 2025

News·Public Transportation·USA

Queens Bus Network Overhaul Serves 800,000 Riders with 124 Routes Starting Sunday

Queens commuters will experience major changes starting this Sunday as the MTA launches its biggest bus network overhaul in 70 years. After six years of planning and thousands of community comments, the

Rahul Somvanshi

June 29, 2025

News·Public Transportation·USA

MTA Delays August Fare Hike to $3.00, Extends $2.90 Base Fare Until Later in 2025

New York commuters won’t see higher subway and bus fares in August as originally planned. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber announced on June 25 that the expected fare increase will be delayed, though

Karmactive Staff

June 28, 2025

News·Travel

US Maintains Level 2 Travel Advisory for India: “Rape One of Fastest Growing Crimes,” Warns State Department

The United States has updated its travel advisory for India, maintaining the Level 2 classification that urges Americans to “exercise increased caution” while traveling in the country. The advisory, issued on June

Karmactive Staff

June 23, 2025

SPC Anthony Ariola prepares a dose of the Covid vaccine Photo Source: DVID Service

Health

Scientists Create Fake Virus Shells That Boost mRNA Vaccine Power 5x in Mice Studies

Scientists have found a way to make vaccines work better by tricking our immune system. A team from University of Copenhagen worked with a company called AdaptVac to create something that looks

Tejal Somvanshi

June 23, 2025