The Dose19:04What’s going on with H5N1 bird flu? H5N1 is in the news again, and this time it has spread to cattle in several U.S. states. It has even infected a dairy worker in Texas. Global health epidemiologist Raywat Deonandan explains how avian flu is spreading, how transmissible it is, what vaccines are available, and … Read more
Following reports of a bird flu outbreak that has affected two panchayats in Alappuzha, the director of the health department has been instructed by State Health Minister Veena George to take the necessary action in accordance with the Kerala Public Health Act of 2023.Committees at the panchayat level have been entrusted with evaluating the circumstances … Read more
Place the chicken breasts and stock in a large saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon, then chop into pieces and set aside. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, chilli, curry paste, fish sauce, sugar … Read more
On March 25, American officials published an urgent announcement: Dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico were falling sick. The cows had low appetites, and produced less milk than normal. Some farms also discovered wild bird carcasses on their grounds. Tests on a cow throat swab and raw milk samples all confirmed an unusual finding: … Read more
The Current23:55Retraining the brain to silence tinnitus For nearly 40 years, Ken Jones has heard a very loud hissing in his ears. “It sounds like [an] electrical power line,” he told The Current‘s Matt Galloway. “Mine is at about 92 dB on the decibel scale” — as loud as hairdryers and power tools. The sound … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a surge in cases of meningococcal disease in the US, an invasive bacterial infection mainly caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. Last year, the country witnessed 422 cases, the highest annual count since 2014. As of March 25 this year, 143 cases … Read more
WASHINGTON: An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among US diplomats and other government employees who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome, ” researchers reported Monday. The National Institutes of Health’s nearly five-year study offers no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking and sleep … Read more
For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus causing rare, relatively mild illnesses in the Fairbanks area. But a recent case in another part of the state — this one resulting in a man’s death — has brought new attention to the Alaskapox virus. Here’s some background on the virus. What … Read more
Anyone who’s experienced the heartbreak of a relationship ending knows it can be emotionally devastating. But scientists have found that a breakup also has physical effects on our brains — and our bodies. In Love Hurts: The Science of Heartbreak, a documentary from The Nature of Things, Anthony Morgan speaks with researchers and scientists to … Read more
Most women only learn what it is when they are diagnosed with it. However, preeclampsia is a top contributor to maternal mortality. Here’s what you need to know.In 2012, Koiwah Koi-Larbi was 25 weeks into her first pregnancy and all blown up. She and her family were excited about the swelling of her legs, feet, … Read more
