Will Stone
Stories
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National
As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
Health officials say there's very little risk to humans from the bird flu outbreak among dairy cattle, but there's still much they don't know. Here are four questions scientists are trying to answer.
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Why are traces of bird flu showing up in the milk supply?
Although federal health officials say the risk to the public remains low, traces of bird flu have been found in pasteurized milk on store shelves.
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Here's what worries scientists about bird flu's spread among cattle
Avian influenza is still spreading among dairy cattle. Scientists are paying close attention to how the virus is changing and what that means for its pandemic potential.
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National
A strain of the bird flu virus has been detected in a human in Texas
Health officials say a human case of the H5N1 bird flu has been found in Texas in a person exposed to dairy cattle. The risk to people remains low, but the virus bears watching.
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Your muscles keep time too. How circadian rhythms affect your workout and your health
Scientists think the timing of exercise might matter for performance — and for your overall health. Here's what to know about their latest findings.
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How high blood sugar, hypertension and obesity can add up to cancer risk
It's known that obesity is linked to many cancers. A study shows metabolic syndrome, which includes factors like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, also drives increased risk.
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Got COVID? CDC says stay home while you're sick, but drops its 5-day isolation rule
The agency is replacing its COVID-specific guidance with general guidance for respiratory viruses that says people should stay home when they are sick.
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Clues to a better understanding of chronic fatigue syndrome emerge from a major study
After seven years of research, the findings shed light on the long-neglected illness. Scientists say the results could lead to future trials for potential treatments.
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National
An ambitious NIH study has brought new attention to chronic fatigue syndrome
Long COVID has brought new attention to how complex chronic illnesses can develop in the aftermath of a viral infection. Prior research may help forward clinical trials to test possible treatments.
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Scientists rely on private funding to push long COVID research forward
Advocates say the federal government no longer views long COVID with urgency. Private donors are funding research, bringing an unprecedented level of collaboration. (Story aired on ATC on 2/6/24.)