Health officials in Philadelphia announced Wednesday that a snow goose found ill in the city tested positive for bird flu, or avian influenza. The discovery comes as the United States faces a bird flu outbreak that has sickened more than 60 people nationwide.
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced a pair of bills that would require each U.S. state to provide information about the number of abortions that occur within them and end federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of the Interior (DOI) created the "One Health Framework" to prepare for future diseases.
A study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that hospitalized premature babies who received two-month vaccinations had an increased risk for breathing issues.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring reports of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. The virus is similar to a cold.
The Louisiana Department of Health reported that the patient hospitalized with H5N1, bird flu, has passed away. The patient was over the age of 65 and had underlying medical conditions.
In a move that raises eyebrows, the Biden administration has announced a $306 million investment aimed at bolstering bird flu monitoring and preparedness efforts across the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a significant surge in norovirus cases across the United States. Norovirus, a highly contagious virus, causes symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and intense stomach pain. While symptoms typically last between 12 and 47 hours and often resolve without medical intervention, the virus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the country.
