First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Zoonotic Transmission Risk
The first US death from H5N1 avian influenza occurred in a 65-year-old Louisianan who contracted the virus from backyard birds; the virus has spread to over 900 dairy herds across 16 states, prompting a state of emergency in California, and concerning mutations have been detected.
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Zoonotic Transmission Risk
The first US death from H5N1 avian influenza occurred in a 65-year-old Louisianan who contracted the virus from backyard birds; the virus has spread to over 900 dairy herds across 16 states, prompting a state of emergency in California, and concerning mutations have been detected.
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First US Death from Avian Influenza H5N1 Raises Transmission Concerns
The US reports its first human death from avian influenza H5N1, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions in Louisiana who contracted it from poultry and wild birds; this raises concerns about human-to-human transmission as mutations were detected in the virus sample.
First US Death from Avian Influenza H5N1 Raises Transmission Concerns
The US reports its first human death from avian influenza H5N1, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions in Louisiana who contracted it from poultry and wild birds; this raises concerns about human-to-human transmission as mutations were detected in the virus sample.
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36% Bias Score
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
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First US Death from Bird Flu (H5N1) Reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions died from bird flu (H5N1), marking the first human death from the virus in the US and the first case linked to backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health; no evidence suggests person-to-person transmission.
First US Death from Bird Flu (H5N1) Reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions died from bird flu (H5N1), marking the first human death from the virus in the US and the first case linked to backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health; no evidence suggests person-to-person transmission.
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Severe H5N1 Case in Canada Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Surveillance
A 13-year-old Canadian girl with asthma and obesity experienced severe multi-organ failure from H5N1 infection, requiring ECMO, dialysis, and plasma exchange, unlike most other US cases that have been milder; this, along with mutations suggesting human adaptation, has prompted calls for increased su...
Severe H5N1 Case in Canada Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Surveillance
A 13-year-old Canadian girl with asthma and obesity experienced severe multi-organ failure from H5N1 infection, requiring ECMO, dialysis, and plasma exchange, unlike most other US cases that have been milder; this, along with mutations suggesting human adaptation, has prompted calls for increased su...
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48% Bias Score
2025 Public Health Outlook: Bird Flu, Social Media, Weight-Loss Drugs, and Vaccine Progress
The year 2025 may see rising bird flu cases, potentially signaling human-to-human transmission; increased regulation of adolescent social media use due to its mental health impact; growing awareness of weight-loss drugs' side effects; and progress in preventing cervical cancer and malaria deaths thr...
2025 Public Health Outlook: Bird Flu, Social Media, Weight-Loss Drugs, and Vaccine Progress
The year 2025 may see rising bird flu cases, potentially signaling human-to-human transmission; increased regulation of adolescent social media use due to its mental health impact; growing awareness of weight-loss drugs' side effects; and progress in preventing cervical cancer and malaria deaths thr...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Seeks to Block Report Release; Death Row Inmates Reject Commutation
President Trump is trying to block the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on the classified documents and election interference cases, while two death row inmates have refused President Biden's commutation offers, citing potential legal disadvantages in their appeals.
Trump Seeks to Block Report Release; Death Row Inmates Reject Commutation
President Trump is trying to block the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on the classified documents and election interference cases, while two death row inmates have refused President Biden's commutation offers, citing potential legal disadvantages in their appeals.
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40% Bias Score
First US Death from H5N1 Bird Flu Raises Transmissibility Concerns
The US recorded its first death from H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient over 65 with underlying health conditions who was exposed to backyard and wild birds in mid-December; although the risk to the general public remains low, the virus's mutation raises concerns.
First US Death from H5N1 Bird Flu Raises Transmissibility Concerns
The US recorded its first death from H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient over 65 with underlying health conditions who was exposed to backyard and wild birds in mid-December; although the risk to the general public remains low, the virus's mutation raises concerns.
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First U.S. Bird Flu Death Underscores Pandemic Risk
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions exposed to a backyard flock and wild birds in Louisiana; 67 cases have been reported in the U.S. in the last 10 months, and the virus has mutated.
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Underscores Pandemic Risk
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions exposed to a backyard flock and wild birds in Louisiana; 67 cases have been reported in the U.S. in the last 10 months, and the virus has mutated.
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Mutated Bird Flu Virus Causes Severe Illness in Canadian Teen
A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia was hospitalized with a mutated avian influenza virus, marking Canada's first reported human infection of H5N1 and highlighting the virus's potential for severe illness and mutation.
Mutated Bird Flu Virus Causes Severe Illness in Canadian Teen
A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia was hospitalized with a mutated avian influenza virus, marking Canada's first reported human infection of H5N1 and highlighting the virus's potential for severe illness and mutation.
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Severe H5N1 Case in Canadian Teen Highlights Risk of Human-to-Human Transmission
A study of 46 confirmed US H5N1 human infections reveals mostly mild cases, but a severely ill Canadian teen, infected with a mutated variant (D1.1), raises concerns about human-to-human transmission. The source of the teen's infection remains unknown, highlighting the need for improved surveillance...
Severe H5N1 Case in Canadian Teen Highlights Risk of Human-to-Human Transmission
A study of 46 confirmed US H5N1 human infections reveals mostly mild cases, but a severely ill Canadian teen, infected with a mutated variant (D1.1), raises concerns about human-to-human transmission. The source of the teen's infection remains unknown, highlighting the need for improved surveillance...
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48% Bias Score
US H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The US reports at least 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 10 states, resulting from contact with infected animals; while human-to-human transmission is absent, a 30% mortality rate and potential for mutation pose significant public health risks.
US H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The US reports at least 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 10 states, resulting from contact with infected animals; while human-to-human transmission is absent, a 30% mortality rate and potential for mutation pose significant public health risks.
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52% Bias Score