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Flies, ‘milk snatching’ among H5N1 transmission contributors in dairy cattle

Flies, ‘milk snatching’ among H5N1 transmission contributors in dairy cattle

Though H5N1 avian flu outbreaks in dairy cattle and commercial poultry are at low levels in the United States, scientists continue to sort out how the virus spreads on farms, and two new pieces of information this week shed more light on potential spread in dairy cattle: contamination from house flies and “milk snatching”. Over the last 30 days, the …

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What Happens to Your Gut Health When You Eat Pistachios Every Night?

What Happens to Your Gut Health When You Eat Pistachios Every Night?

A recent study found that people with prediabetes who ate a handful of pistachios each night had beneficial changes in their gut microbiome. These findings suggest regularly eating pistachios may help support gut health, among other things. The Link Between Pistachios and Gut Health Researchers found that eating about half a cup of pistachios each night for 12 weeks slightly …

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A Cardiologist Says This Is the One Vegetable Everyone Should Eat for Better Heart Health

A Cardiologist Says This Is the One Vegetable Everyone Should Eat for Better Heart Health

Key Takeaways Rich in monounsaturated fats, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, avocado supports heart health by lowering LDL cholesterol, reducing blood pressure, and fighting inflammation. Avocado’s soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in the digestive tract, helping the body remove it naturally and further reducing heart disease risk. Versatile and mild in flavor, avocado can be easily added to salads, sandwiches, smoothies, …

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How Cindy Eckert Fought For Women’s Desire—And Continues To Win

How Cindy Eckert Fought For Women’s Desire—And Continues To Win

Cindy Eckert first learned about hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)—the most common type of sexual dysfunction in women—while attending a conference as a cofounder of Slate Pharmaceuticals, a male-hormone company. (At the time, Slate’s main drug was a testosterone treatment.) During a presentation, scientists showed brain scan images comparing how women with normal desire and women with HSDD reacted to …

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Medicaid cuts in tax bill projected to generate spike in opioid deaths

Medicaid cuts in tax bill projected to generate spike in opioid deaths

The Republican tax bill signed into law earlier this month could result in a significant death toll for people seeking treatment for opioid addiction, according to a group of health economics researchers.  Specifically, cuts to Medicaid could result in large numbers of the program’s beneficiaries losing access to medications for opioid use disorder, per the new estimate, which was published …

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Bay Area COVID levels now higher than winter peak

Bay Area COVID levels now higher than winter peak

Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? A Covid-19 testing kit. Credit: AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi If it feels like several people you know are complaining of feeling sick with what they assume is an “awful summer cold” — perhaps with a painful sore throat — there’s a good chance it could be COVID-19. Again. COVID-19 levels …

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