Bird Flu Found in North Carolina Turkey Flock as Outbreak Worsens

A commercial turkey flock in North Carolina has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture confirmed Tuesday.

The affected flock is in Sampson County and is the second case in the state this year, according to WRAL-TV in Raleigh. The first was detected ...

New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.

A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.

The strain was discovered at a commercial duck farm in California's Merced County, and was reported to the World Organization for Animal Health, which maintains a database of animal disease threats.<...

Long COVID Severity Linked to White Blood Cell Count

A simple blood test might determine which patients are at risk for long COVID, a new study says.

Higher levels of leukocytes – a form of white blood cell – are associated with more severe symptoms of long COVID among older women, researchers reported in a new study published Jan. 29 in the journal Menopause.

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Vitamin Deficiencies Common in Type 2 Diabetes

“Hidden hunger” -- low levels of essential vitamins or minerals -- is common among people with type 2 diabetes, a new evidence review says

Overall, as many as 45% of type 2 diabetics are suffering multiple deficiencies in vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, researchers reported Jan. 28 in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevent...