The total human cases from bird flu is still low but if the virus mutates in certain ways, scientists fear pandemic. They’re studying how immunity from seasonal flu might protect us. MATTHEW HATCHER/AFP/Getty Images MATTHEW HATCHER/AFP/Getty Images Bird flu has ripped through the animal kingdom for the past few yearsContinue Reading
In the last few years, foodborne pathogens have had devastating consequences that alarmed the public. Bacteria in infant formula sickened babies. Deli meat ridden with listeria killed 10 people and led to 60 hospitalizations in 19 states. Lead-laden applesauce pouches poisoned young children. In each outbreak, state and federal officialsContinue Reading
During his first term, President Donald J. Trump unveiled a bold initiative to end the H.I.V. epidemic in the United States by 2030 by focusing on 57 jurisdictions with the most urgent needs. The plan, which Mr. Trump announced in 2019 at a State of the Union address, surprised advocacyContinue Reading
Acetaminophen. Acupuncture. Massage. Muscle relaxants. Cannabinoids. Opioids. The list of available treatments for low back pain goes on and on. But there’s not good evidence that these treatments actually reduce the pain, according to a new study that summarized the results of hundreds of randomized trials. Low back pain affectsContinue Reading
Next time you’re feeling the burn during a workout, it might give you a boost to know that exercise can also be a balm: Research suggests it is one of the best tools for fighting chronic inflammation. Inflammation has emerged as a looming health concern in recent years — expertsContinue Reading
Alisa Nudar was in the middle of her math exam when she realized she had unexpectedly started her period. Nudar raised her hand and asked for permission to go to the bathroom. When she got there, she found that she had bled through her underwear. She didn’t have any periodContinue Reading
A sign in Jackson, Miss., in May 1961. The contract clause deleted from federal regulations last month dated back to the mid-1960s and specifically said entities doing business with the government should not have segregated waiting rooms, drinking fountains or transportation. William Lovelace/Hulton Archive/Getty Images William Lovelace/Hulton Archive/Getty Images AfterContinue Reading
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, has an unorthodox idea for tackling the bird flu bedeviling U.S. poultry farms. Let the virus rip. Instead of culling birds when the infection is discovered, farmers “should consider maybe the possibility of letting it run through the flock so thatContinue Reading
After decades of never experiencing seasonal allergies, you suddenly find yourself sneezing and sniffling along with the tens of millions of Americans who suffer from them. What happened? “People tend to think of allergies as a childhood thing” and not something they can get later in life, said Dr. TollyContinue Reading
Q: I keep seeing “chia seed water” all over social media, with influencers saying it helps with constipation, bowel regularity and weight loss. Is that true? In a video on TikTok, a woman waves a plastic water bottle containing chia seeds, lemon juice and water in front of the camera.Continue Reading
