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April 25, 2024

Avian Flu Outbreak Hits 33 U.S. Dairy Herds: FDA Ensures Milk Safety Amid Rising Concerns

While the virus is lethal for commercial poultry, most infected cattle seem to recover within two weeks, according to experts. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday that

Mumbai's air pollution crisis is escalating

India·Opinion·Pollution

Mumbai’s Air Pollution: A Ticking Time Bomb for Public Health

A healthy person has no problem with his/her lungs. But being exposed to air pollution over a long period of time can cause lung conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you are exposed to high levels

February 2, 2024

Legal Winds Challenge EPA’s Decade-Long Silence on Nitrogen Oxides Standards!

Pollution·USA

The lawsuit filed on September 28, 2023, by the Center for Biological Diversity, alongside other environmental groups, challenges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for

COVID Tests Available for Free—Here’s How to Secure Yours as New Variants Spread

Health·News·USA

Free COVID-19 Tests Return: What You Need to Know As we gear up for another fall and winter season, the U.S. government is bringing

Representative Image: Dextrose Inserted to a Patient Photo Source: @tima-miroshnichenko (Pexels)

Health·USA

Texas Measles Outbreak Doubles to 48 Cases; Low Vaccination Rates Fuel Spread

A dangerous outbreak of measles in rural West Texas has grown to 48 cases, the worst in 30 years. Health officials suspect between 200 to 300 people in West Texas are infected

Tejal Somvanshi

February 15, 2025

Representative Image. Person getting vaccinated. Photo Source - Whitesession (Pixabay)

Health·USA

San Diego Flu Crisis: 3 Teen Deaths Among 73 Fatalities; 80% of Youth Unvaccinated

San Diego County is facing a severe flu season, with three teenage deaths highlighting the virus’s deadly impact on young people. The latest death, a 14-year-old girl from southern San Diego County,

Tejal Somvanshi

February 11, 2025

A group of law enforcement officers, involved in seizure operation. Photo Source - EUROPOL

Crime·Marine Life

Europol Seizes €10M in Illegal Seafood, Arrests 62 in Major Bust

Europol’s latest crackdown reveals how criminal networks are destroying both marine life and human lives. A joint operation across France, Portugal, and Spain has seized 30 tonnes of Japanese clams and glass

Govind Tekale

January 30, 2025

Marine Life

Box Jellyfish Threatens Queensland Swimmers Early

The current weather mix of heat, rain, and calm winds has created favorable conditions for these deadly creatures. Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club president Cynthia Hegerty notes their unusual timing: “Usually, we

Govind Tekale

January 25, 2025

Health

FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches as Safer Alternative but Sparks Concerns Over Teen Use and Flavored Optionsv

The FDA has approved small nicotine pouches called ZYN. These pouches are placed between the lip and gum, similar to traditional anti-smoking methods like nicotine patches or gum. “There is no safe

Tejal Somvanshi

January 20, 2025

Representative image. Large size eggs. Photo source: Government of Canada

Health·Latest

Canada Recalls Multiple Egg Brands Over Salmonella Concerns

A major egg recall has been issued across five Canadian provinces after testing detected possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has ordered the removal of specific egg batches from

Tejal Somvanshi

January 19, 2025

Europe·Pollution

PFAS Cleanup in UK and Europe Costs £1.6 Trillion as Drinking Water Faces Dangerous Levels

That pizza box in your kitchen or the non-stick pan you cook with might contain chemicals that are causing a massive environmental problem. These chemicals, called PFAS, are now in our water,

Rahul Somvanshi

January 19, 2025

Representative Image. Colorized transmission electron micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles (yellow) grown in Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) epithelial cells. Microscopy by CDC; repositioned and recolored by NIAID.

Health·USA

First U.S. Bird Flu Death: Louisiana Case Raises Alarm Over H5N1 Mutations

The first U.S. death from bird flu has put a spotlight on H5N1, a virus that’s becoming more concerning for public health experts. The patient in Louisiana, who was over 65 with

Tejal Somvanshi

January 7, 2025

Representative Image. Wooden Spoon with Himalayan Salt. Photo Source: Nuha Suffanah (Pexels)

Health

President’s Choice Recalls Mediterranean and Himalayan Salts Nationwide Over Plastic Contamination

Pieces of plastic discovered in everyday cooking salts have triggered a major recall across Canada. Loblaw Companies Limited has pulled two President’s Choice products from store shelves: Mediterranean Sea Salt and Himalayan

Tejal Somvanshi

January 4, 2025

Representative Image. Vomiting in Toilet. Photo Source: Jade Jackson (CC BY 2.0)

Health·USA

Norovirus Outbreaks Surge to 91 in Early December, Doubling Previous Records

The United States health system faces an intensifying challenge as norovirus cases surge to record levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 91 outbreaks during the week of December

Tejal Somvanshi

December 31, 2024

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