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Date: 2025/02/26 - 02:00
Bird Flu Spread to Humans May Be a Few Mutations Away, but Overall Risk Is Low
The CDC reported several new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be silently spreading and potentially a few mutations away from human-to-human transmission.
Date: 2025/02/25 - 02:00
HHS' New Definitions of ‘Sex,’ ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’ Defy Science, Experts Say
HHS secretary RFK Jr. issued new sex-based definitions that exclude gender, which experts say goes against science. The move aligns with the Trump administration's ongoing initiatives to recognize only two sexes: male and female.
Date: 2025/02/24 - 18:31
2 out of 25 lifestyle and environmental factors affect aging the most, study finds
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.
Date: 2025/02/21 - 22:00
Can TikTok's '75 Soft Challenge' Fitness Trend Help You Lose Weight?
The 75 Soft Challenge is a more doable alternative to the 75 Hard program, relaxing the requirements for exercise and water consumption. 75 Soft may also help lower stress and anxiety and promote healthy weight management.
Date: 2025/02/19 - 17:31
Drug for diabetes and kidney disease may also lower heart attack, stroke risks
An FDA-approved medication already used to treat people who have type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease may also help lower their stroke and heart attack risk, a new study has found.
Date: 2025/02/13 - 22:00
RFK Jr. Is New Health Secretary: What ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Means for U.S.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to shake up the U.S. healthcare industry after being confirmed by the Senate as the new secretary for Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" plan aims to help reduce the growing chronic disease burden in the U.S.
Date: 2025/02/08 - 00:00
New Type of Bird Flu Detected in Us Dairy Cows. Is It Safe To Consume Milk, Beef?
A new strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected in dairy cows, but the risk of human transmission remains low. The nation’s milk supply is safe because pasteurization kills the bird flu virus. While beef remains safe for consumption, experts advise cooking it thoroughly during the outbreak.
Date: 2025/02/06 - 00:32
Swapping Regular Salt for Substitutes May Lower Risk of Recurrent Stroke, Death
Swapping regular salt for salt substitutes may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and death. In a recent study, compared to regular salt intake, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality by 12% and recurrent stroke by 14%.