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HFE Gene Variant Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Men

A study of 19,114 older adults revealed men with two copies of the H63D variant in the HFE gene have a significantly increased risk of developing dementia; women were unaffected; further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms.

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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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"Two More US Children Infected with H5N1 Avian Flu; Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered"

"Two more children in California have contracted H5N1 avian flu, bringing the US total to 60; mandatory raw milk testing begins December 16th due to the virus being found in two batches of unpasteurized milk from Raw Milk, a Californian company, prompting concerns about cross-species transmission."

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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.

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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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