The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CCDC) or China CDC has recently been reporting a steep increase in viral infections of the respiratory tract. This is coupled with viral videos on social media about hospitals full of sick people with masks and exhibiting respiratory illness symptoms.

The threat of avian flu has dominated public health discourse as cases become increasingly more widespread and severe. H5N1, a highly pathogenic strain, was present in several continents as early as 1996. Since reaching North America in late 2021, this strain has impacted wild animals, commercial livestock, and humans. Just this week, the first fatal human case of H5N1 was reported in Louisiana—someone over 65 who was exposed to a backyard flock of birds and wild birds.

Eggs are getting a whole lot of attention these days. And, unfortunately, it's not great news.

The threat of avian flu has dominated public health discourse as cases become increasingly more widespread and severe. H5N1, a highly pathogenic strain, was present in several continents as early as 1996. Since reaching North America in late 2021, this strain has impacted wild animals, commercial livestock, and humans. Just this week, the first fatal human case of H5N1 was reported in Louisiana—someone over 65 who was exposed to a backyard flock of birds and wild birds.

Eggs are getting a whole lot of attention these days. And, unfortunately, it's not great news.

Cold and flu season can warrant changes in how you and your family carry out your daily lives in your home. Lysol is frequently sprayed onto surfaces, hand sanitizer is a mainstay in many spaces and boxes of tissue abound. But in the war against viruses and germs, there may be an additional weapon in your arsenal that can make your family even healthier—and it could be something you already own. As it turns out, air purifiers can do a lot more than remove allergens and dust from the air.

Cold and flu season can warrant changes in how you and your family carry out your daily lives in your home. Lysol is frequently sprayed onto surfaces, hand sanitizer is a mainstay in many spaces and boxes of tissue abound. But in the war against viruses and germs, there may be an additional weapon in your arsenal that can make your family even healthier—and it could be something you already own. As it turns out, air purifiers can do a lot more than remove allergens and dust from the air.

A settlement agreement between Nevada and the U.S. Department of Justice seeks to stop the practice of taking children with behavioral health disabilities away from their homes to receive treatment.

It’s been five years now since COVID-19 hit the world, killing more than a million people in the U.S. and more than 7 million worldwide. Now, we’re hearing more about avian flu, which is widespread in wild birds worldwide. It’s been found around the country, and in Nevada over the years.

A settlement agreement between Nevada and the U.S. Department of Justice seeks to stop the practice of taking children with behavioral health disabilities away from their homes to receive treatment.

On November 27, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that New York-based Handsome Brooke Farms was recalling organic-pasture-raised 24-count eggs that were sold under Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand name. This company founded in 2007 is the largest producer of organic-pasture-raised eggs in the United States. The recall emanated from the reasoning that these eggs could be infected with Salmonella.

The aging population of the‍ United States presents a important challenge⁤ for healthcare providers: ⁣ensuring ⁤equitable access to care for all, including the growing number of LGBTQIA+ older adults. The National Resource Center⁤ on ‌LGBTQIA+ Aging projects a staggering 7 million adults aged 65 and older will identify as LGBTQIA+ by 2030. This necessitates a critical examination of the unique healthcare needs and disparities within this community.