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CDC Warns of Potential Spread of Deadlier Mpox Strain from Africa to the US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about the potential spread of a deadlier strain of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) from Africa to the United States. In a newly released report, CDC officials state that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing its largest-ever mpox outbreak, with cases reaching an all-time high from 2023 to 2024. 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about the potential spread of a deadlier strain of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) from Africa to the United States. In a newly released report, CDC officials state that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing its largest-ever mpox outbreak, with cases reaching an all-time high from 2023 to 2024. -
Schreiber Foods Recalls Cream Cheese Spreads Due to Salmonella Risk, Affecting Aldi and Hy-Vee Stores in 30 States
Schreiber Foods, a cream cheese manufacturer, has issued a voluntary recall for select cream cheese spreads distributed to multiple stores and sold in 30 states and Washington, D.C. due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination. The recall, which was announced on May 7, comes after Schreiber Foods was informed by one of its suppliers that an ingredient used in several cream cheese spread formulas could contain salmonella. 
Schreiber Foods, a cream cheese manufacturer, has issued a voluntary recall for select cream cheese spreads distributed to multiple stores and sold in 30 states and Washington, D.C. due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination. The recall, which was announced on May 7, comes after Schreiber Foods was informed by one of its suppliers that an ingredient used in several cream cheese spread formulas could contain salmonella. -
Sun Unleashes Largest Solar Flare in Nearly a Decade, But Earth Avoids Impact
The sun produced its most significant solar flare in nearly two decades on Tuesday, marking the largest outburst of its kind in the current 11-year solar cycle. The flare, categorized as an X8.7, was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, delivering a spectacular display without posing a direct threat to Earth. 
The sun produced its most significant solar flare in nearly two decades on Tuesday, marking the largest outburst of its kind in the current 11-year solar cycle. The flare, categorized as an X8.7, was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, delivering a spectacular display without posing a direct threat to Earth. -
Canadian Wildfires Cause Unhealthy Air Quality in Four U.S. States
Hazy skies and poor air quality have become a persistent issue across parts of the United States, with Minnesota bearing the brunt due to the smoke from over 80 active wildfires burning across Canada. 
Hazy skies and poor air quality have become a persistent issue across parts of the United States, with Minnesota bearing the brunt due to the smoke from over 80 active wildfires burning across Canada. -
Colorado Monitors Dairy Farm Workers for Bird Flu Symptoms Following Exposure
Approximately 70 dairy farm workers in Colorado are being monitored for possible symptoms of avian flu after being exposed to the virus while working at two dairy farms in the state. 
Approximately 70 dairy farm workers in Colorado are being monitored for possible symptoms of avian flu after being exposed to the virus while working at two dairy farms in the state. -
New FLiRT COVID-19 Variants Dominate U.S. as Vaccine Efficacy Wanes
The recent emergence of two COVID-19 variants, collectively referred to as FLiRT, has taken center stage in the U.S., accounting for a significant portion of new cases and introducing fresh challenges for public health officials and the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified these variants, KP.2 and KP1.1, as the dominant strains, overtaking the previously predominant JN.1 variant. 
The recent emergence of two COVID-19 variants, collectively referred to as FLiRT, has taken center stage in the U.S., accounting for a significant portion of new cases and introducing fresh challenges for public health officials and the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified these variants, KP.2 and KP1.1, as the dominant strains, overtaking the previously predominant JN.1 variant. -
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine Withdrawal Sparks Safety Speculation Despite Commercial Reasons
AstraZeneca, the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company, has initiated a global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, just months after acknowledging that it could cause a rare side effect. 
AstraZeneca, the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company, has initiated a global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, just months after acknowledging that it could cause a rare side effect. -
Olive Oil Consumption Linked to 28% Lower Risk of Dementia-Related Death, Study Finds
A new study from Harvard University suggests that consuming just a spoonful of olive oil each day could significantly reduce the risk of dementia-related death. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Open Network, add to the growing body of evidence supporting the powerful health benefits of this Mediterranean diet staple. 
A new study from Harvard University suggests that consuming just a spoonful of olive oil each day could significantly reduce the risk of dementia-related death. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Open Network, add to the growing body of evidence supporting the powerful health benefits of this Mediterranean diet staple. -
Indonesian Orangutan Self-Treats Facial Injury with Medicinal Plant, Marking a Scientific First
A Sumatran orangutan named Rakus has displayed a potentially unprecedented level of medical self-awareness by using a medicinal plant to heal a facial wound, marking what could be the first observed case of such behavior in wild animals. 
A Sumatran orangutan named Rakus has displayed a potentially unprecedented level of medical self-awareness by using a medicinal plant to heal a facial wound, marking what could be the first observed case of such behavior in wild animals. -
CDC Report Highlights Dangers of Unpasteurized Milk as Cats Succumb to Bird Flu on Texas Farm
A cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm succumbed to fatal systemic influenza infection after consuming raw milk from cows infected with bird flu, according to a report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday. 
A cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm succumbed to fatal systemic influenza infection after consuming raw milk from cows infected with bird flu, according to a report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday.
