First U.S. case of human bird flu in 9 months confirmed in Washington state
The U.S. has reported its first human case of bird flu since February, with a confirmed infection in Washington state View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun
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Ethiopia reports first outbreak of Marburg, Ebola cousin with no vaccine
At least nine cases of the rare viral hemorrhagic fever have been confirmed, the World Health Organization said Friday. View original article Contributor: Tobi Raji
‘The White Lotus’ sparked online interest in risky anxiety pills, study says
Google searches for lorazepam surged after anxiety pills played a significant role in Season 3 of “The White Lotus.” View original article Contributor: David Ovalle
Judge to Approve Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy, Releasing Billions for Opioid Plaintiffs
Under the plan, the company will dissolve and its owners, members of the Sackler family, will pay as much as $7 billion of their personal fortune to states, localities, tribes and others harmed in the opioid crisis. View original article Contributor: Jan Hoffman
RFK Jr. Walks a Tightrope on Trump Deal for Obesity Drugs
The weight loss medicines are proving to be a test case for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, in straddling divisions between his supporters and the president. View original article Contributor: Dani Blum and Rebecca Robbins
Listening to music most days could guard against dementia, study suggests
A new study finds that regularly listening to music or playing a musical instrument may help older adults protect against cognitive decline. View original article Contributor: Maggie Penman
Congress tightens THC restrictions on hemp, closing farm bill loophole
The restrictions on hemp-derived THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis, threaten to wipe out an industry worth approximately $30 billion, critics say. View original article Contributor: Andrew Jeong
Infant Formula Company Tied to Botulism Outbreak Had Known Problems
A Pennsylvania plant run by the company, ByHeart, was shut down this year after inspectors found mold, a leaking roof and more than 2,500 dead insects in a food production area. View original article Contributor: Christina Jewett and Julie Creswell
Bird Flu Ravaged the World’s Largest Elephant Seal Population, Study Finds
After the H5N1 virus hit the remote island of South Georgia in 2023, more than 50,000 breeding females may have disappeared. View original article Contributor: Emily Anthes
There’s new tech for nose jobs — but nothing can replace the human touch
What to know about rhinoplasty from an expert. View original article Contributor: Carlos Wolf, M.D.