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Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds

The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a new study from the Czech Republic. Governmen

Raw Pet Food Recalled After Bird Flu Sickens, Then Kills Two Cats

Two indoor cats in Oregon were euthanized after contracting bird flu, leading to a recall of raw pet food sold in both Oregon and Washington, health officials h

Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults

Protein shakes and pre-workout mixes are popular among gym-goers, but they might signal a deeper issue for some young adults. A study published Feb. 19 in the j

Younger People Open to Self-Collected Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

Self-collected testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) appears to be acceptable to adolescents and young adults, according to a study published onlin

IgG-Guided Elimination Diet Beneficial for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) on an immunoglobulin (Ig)G-guided elimination diet are more likely to have a 30 percent or greater reduction in abd

Inconsistent Link Seen Between Wildfires and CVD Events, Mortality

Evidence of increased rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and death during U.S. wildfires is inconsistent between wildfires, according to a study publi

Childhood Physical Activity, Screen Time Linked to Teens' Stress, Depressive Symptoms

Physical activity and screen time in childhood impact perceived stress and depressive symptoms in adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 14 in

Recent Decade Saw Rise in Number of Adults With Severe Obesity

The number of U.S. adults with severe obesity increased from 2013 to 2023, according to a research letter published online Feb. 13 in the Journal of the America

U.K. Kids Help Improve Treatment, Rehab For Traumatic Brain Injury

Mia Jack was stealing a glance backward when she lost control of the quadbike she d been motoring around a family gathering. Jack, then 12, flew over the handle

Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children

A radioactive gas could be contributing to asthma among schoolkids, researchers have found. Children exposed to elevated levels of radon gas tended to have more

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