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Your questions about bird flu answered by experts

H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk

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Elizabeth Hlavinka

“Sitting ducks”: Trump’s withdrawal from the WHO could put the US at risk for deadly viral outbreaks

The Trump administration is limiting the nation’s ability to respond to infectious disease as Marburg, Ebola rise

04.02.2025 40

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Trump administration’s communication freeze restricted access to critical bird flu information

Veterinarians treating cows are waiting for test results to determine their risk. But they’re facing delays

02.02.2025 7

Elizabeth Hlavinka

RFK Jr.'s drug policy under Trump could worsen the overdose crisis, experts warn

Trump prioritizes criminalization over public health in fighting the overdose crisis. Experts say that doesn't work

30.01.2025 3

Elizabeth Hlavinka

For the first time, H5N9 strain of bird flu detected in U.S. poultry

A California duck farm has culled thousands of birds as the virus seems to be trading genetics with other viruses

29.01.2025 20

Elizabeth Hlavinka

After a disaster, communities can be at risk for toxic exposures. Do residents know that?

Many are calling for increased transparency to help citizens understand their true risk from catastrophe

28.01.2025 20

Elizabeth Hlavinka

"Glimmer of hope": STI surge shows first signs of slowing in decades. What’s behind the trend?

A new treatment for sexually-transmitted diseases seems to be slowing an STI epidemic — but not everyone can get it

17.01.2025 2

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Is reality shaped by our observation? Why a fringe idea in science is still controversial

The idea, proposed in the '70s by the late John Wheeler, once seemed outlandish. But could he be right?

17.01.2025 6

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Taking supplements can be different for women — and what's in the bottle may not always be accurate

Poor regulation, conflicting recommendations and biased research have made nutritional supplements a minefield

13.01.2025 3

Elizabeth Hlavinka

What's causing bird flu to surge? Probably climate change, experts say

Our overheating planet has changed how birds migrate — giving H5N1 the boost it needed to spread rapidly

12.01.2025 30

Elizabeth Hlavinka

"Kiss and capture": New theory explains how Pluto captured its biggest moon

Research on Charon's cosmic dance with Pluto could have implications for other objects in the Kuiper Belt

09.01.2025 8

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Caffeine is everywhere. Is it actually harmless?

When I finally confronted my dependency and gave up coffee three months ago, my body wasn’t happy. In the mornings during the time that I would...

06.01.2025 3

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Massive study of adolescent brains puts “gateway drug" theory into question

Those who grew up when Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) pamphlets were common in the school counselor's office are probably familiar with...

06.01.2025 6

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Why more young people are “sober curious”

Kyla Gemmell knew drinking alcohol set off a domino effect that didn’t fall in line with how she wanted to live. A night of drinking disrupted her...

01.01.2025 3

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Why dark matter's mysteries persist after decades of searching

One mile beneath a mountain in Italy, scientists at the Gran Sasso National Laboratory fill a particle detector with liquid xenon, hoping to...

26.12.2024 10

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Sugar is irresistible like a drug. Is it actually addictive?

We’ve all said it, even if we regret it: “There’s always room for dessert.” Turns out, there is a scientific explanation for why we can consume so...

25.12.2024 3

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Psychedelics rejected, Captagon factories and "pink cocaine": The drugs that defined 2024

In the U.S., about half of the population takes a prescription drug every day, and half of adults have tried illicit drugs at least once. Drug use...

24.12.2024 3

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Bird flu hospitalizes person in Louisiana, the first severe infection in U.S.

A person has been hospitalized with bird flu in Louisiana, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), marking the first...

19.12.2024 10

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Frustrated with high drug costs, biohackers are reverse engineering medical treatments

The crescendo of outrage at the health care system lately has some arguably valid complaints. Take insulin for example. Affordable insulin is so...

15.12.2024 8

Elizabeth Hlavinka

“Blessing and a curse”: Kratom helps many get off other drugs but carries its own risks

For Andy, kratom produces a similar effect to the opioids he was once addicted to, giving him enough energy to get through the day and reducing...

14.12.2024 5

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Cracks in cosmological theory: James Webb telescope is challenging what we know about the universe

This month marks three years since the James Webb Space Telescope was first launched, which still feels something like a miracle given how many...

09.12.2024 9

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Breaking down to not break down: This therapy technique splits the self. But does it actually help?

Some people who experience trauma in childhood go on to have a fear of authority figures in adulthood, as the association of this traumatic...

07.12.2024 3

Elizabeth Hlavinka

A single mutation could make bird flu much worse, study finds

As the number of human bird flu cases continues to rise and more dairy farms across the country report outbreaks, scientists are increasingly...

06.12.2024 5

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Crossing evolutionary paths: New research finds different hominin species coexisted

The bones they found in the sand were a clue that something more was buried beneath the surface. When a team of excavators in the Turkana Basin, an...

29.11.2024 8

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Turkeys survived colonization and near extinction. Now they're declining again, puzzling scientists

When scouting the state for wild turkeys to include in data collection, researchers found one right next to a rail road track in the middle of a...

28.11.2024 8

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Three mysterious bird flu cases worry experts that another pandemic is looming

This month, two independent cases of bird flu were detected in North American children without any known exposure to infected animals, raising...

26.11.2024 7

Elizabeth Hlavinka

TikTok is being flooded with birth control misinformation. Is it stopping women from taking it?

TikTok has become a hotbed of birth control misinformation, with videos accumulating millions of views in which women blame their IUDs for pelvic...

25.11.2024 5

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Republicans and RFK Jr. have embraced psychedelics. What could go wrong?

When conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took to the social media site X (formerly Twitter) last month to threaten the Food and Drug...

23.11.2024 20

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Possible bird flu infection reported in California child, health department reports

The state of California has detected a possible bird flu infection in a child in the Bay Area. The state reported that the child has not had...

20.11.2024 10

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Ketamine's risks are under scrutiny as experts warn a crackdown could worsen access

Since 2020, ketamine therapy has been the only thing that effectively treats Mark’s complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), a mental...

17.11.2024 4

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Experts warn of "chilling" effect of Texas attorney general suing doctors over gender-affirming care

In late October, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a second doctor for providing gender-affirming medical care to minors in the state, where...

12.11.2024 4

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Pregnant people are targeted for marijuana — but harms from prohibition can be worse

Less than 24 hours after being discharged from the hospital, a new mother was resting at home with her newborn baby when she got an unexpected...

11.11.2024 2

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Experts Warn of Threats to Public Health If RFK Jr. Plays Big Role Under Trump

President elect Donald Trump says he plans to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a “big role” in health care in the new administration and let him “go...

08.11.2024 3

Elizabeth Hlavinka

“Pack your bags” RFK Jr. tells FDA. His war on public health under Trump would only accelerate

President elect Donald Trump says he plans to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a “big role” in health care in the new administration and let him “go...

08.11.2024 20

Elizabeth Hlavinka

One-third of Americans don’t trust the COVID vaccines, survey finds

Across the U.S., 35% of adults reported that they did not trust COVID-19 vaccines, without much variation across years 2021-2023, according to a...

08.11.2024 4

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Trump’s botched COVID response has been largely forgotten, but it's crucial we remember

At a campaign event in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump asked the crowd a question Ronald Reagan also asked...

01.11.2024 50

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Bird flu detected in pigs for first time as confirmed human cases double in two weeks

A pig was infected with bird flu in Oregon, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Wednesday. It’s the first time bird flu, also known as the...

01.11.2024 20

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Unclaimed dead bodies are often "donated" to science — but it’s not always consensual

Working with cadavers in an anatomy lab is often a humbling and monumental moment in a doctor’s career. Students spend hours toiling over dead...

29.10.2024 9

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Penile fillers are on the rise. But is enhancing one's manhood like this safe?

The first time Steven signed up to inject his penis with filler in 2019, he was afraid he would permanently mutilate it. There wasn’t a lot of...

26.10.2024 20

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Infant deaths rose nationwide following overturn of Roe v. Wade, study finds

Infant mortality increased in the months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, leading to legislation across the country that drastically...

22.10.2024 50

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Trump and RFK Jr. unite to "Make America Healthy Again” by threatening to dismantle public health

Last week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Donald Trump, encouraging his followers to vote for him in the presidential election under a new,...

19.10.2024 20

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Harris pledges to federally legalize marijuana to bolster Black communities. Will it work?

On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris became the first major presidential candidate to endorse the federal legalization of cannabis, pledging to...

18.10.2024 20

Elizabeth Hlavinka

California becomes epicenter of bird flu crisis as more human cases reported

Another five suspected cases of bird flu were reported today in California, where six cases have already been confirmed, according to the...

16.10.2024 30

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Age limit: Have we hit a ceiling for longevity? Not so fast, some experts say

For as long as humans have been aware of their mortality, the question of whether a limit exists to the maximum age we can reach has followed....

12.10.2024 3

Elizabeth Hlavinka

As California bird flu outbreak worsens, a Missouri patient who caught it is alarming experts

The H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, has created an enduring crisis this year, massacring millions of birds and other wild animals, while...

10.10.2024 2

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Overdose Deaths May Be Decreasing Overall — But Not for Oppressed Communities

Late last month, news outlets reported that drug overdose deaths across the country were “falling fast,” in a “promising” trend that is “saving...

06.10.2024 3

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Drug overdose deaths may be decreasing — but not for everyone

Late last month, news outlets reported that drug overdose deaths across the country were "falling fast," in a “promising” trend that is “saving...

05.10.2024 20

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Over 200 Pregnant People Have Faced Criminal Charges Since the Fall of “Roe”

Police responded to a call that a pregnant woman was overdosing. When they arrived, they administered Narcan, the life-saving drug that can reverse...

03.10.2024 3

Elizabeth Hlavinka

New report shows more than 200 pregnant people have faced criminal charges since Dobbs decision

Police responded to a call that a pregnant woman was overdosing. When they arrived, they administered Narcan, the life-saving drug that can reverse...

03.10.2024 2

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Rwanda reports dozens of Marburg virus cases, with 11 dead, alarming public health officials

Rwandan health authorities are working to control an outbreak of Marburg virus, a hemorrhagic disease in the same family as Ebola, that is...

03.10.2024 10

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Your questions about bird flu answered by experts

Elizabeth Hlavinka

“Sitting ducks”: Trump’s withdrawal from the WHO could put the US at risk for deadly viral outbreaks

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Trump administration’s communication freeze restricted access to critical bird flu information

Elizabeth Hlavinka

RFK Jr.'s drug policy under Trump could worsen the overdose crisis, experts warn

Elizabeth Hlavinka

For the first time, H5N9 strain of bird flu detected in U.S. poultry

Elizabeth Hlavinka

After a disaster, communities can be at risk for toxic exposures. Do residents know that?

Elizabeth Hlavinka

"Glimmer of hope": STI surge shows first signs of slowing in decades. What’s behind the trend?

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Is reality shaped by our observation? Why a fringe idea in science is still controversial

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Taking supplements can be different for women — and what's in the bottle may not always be accurate

Elizabeth Hlavinka

What's causing bird flu to surge? Probably climate change, experts say

Elizabeth Hlavinka

"Kiss and capture": New theory explains how Pluto captured its biggest moon

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Caffeine is everywhere. Is it actually harmless?

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Massive study of adolescent brains puts “gateway drug" theory into question

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Why more young people are “sober curious”

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Why dark matter's mysteries persist after decades of searching

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Sugar is irresistible like a drug. Is it actually addictive?

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Psychedelics rejected, Captagon factories and "pink cocaine": The drugs that defined 2024

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Bird flu hospitalizes person in Louisiana, the first severe infection in U.S.

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Frustrated with high drug costs, biohackers are reverse engineering medical treatments

Elizabeth Hlavinka

“Blessing and a curse”: Kratom helps many get off other drugs but carries its own risks

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Cracks in cosmological theory: James Webb telescope is challenging what we know about the universe

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Breaking down to not break down: This therapy technique splits the self. But does it actually help?

Elizabeth Hlavinka

A single mutation could make bird flu much worse, study finds

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Crossing evolutionary paths: New research finds different hominin species coexisted

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Turkeys survived colonization and near extinction. Now they're declining again, puzzling scientists

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Three mysterious bird flu cases worry experts that another pandemic is looming

Elizabeth Hlavinka

TikTok is being flooded with birth control misinformation. Is it stopping women from taking it?

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Republicans and RFK Jr. have embraced psychedelics. What could go wrong?

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Possible bird flu infection reported in California child, health department reports

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Ketamine's risks are under scrutiny as experts warn a crackdown could worsen access

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Experts warn of "chilling" effect of Texas attorney general suing doctors over gender-affirming care

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Pregnant people are targeted for marijuana — but harms from prohibition can be worse

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Experts Warn of Threats to Public Health If RFK Jr. Plays Big Role Under Trump

Elizabeth Hlavinka

“Pack your bags” RFK Jr. tells FDA. His war on public health under Trump would only accelerate

Elizabeth Hlavinka

One-third of Americans don’t trust the COVID vaccines, survey finds

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Trump’s botched COVID response has been largely forgotten, but it's crucial we remember

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Bird flu detected in pigs for first time as confirmed human cases double in two weeks

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Unclaimed dead bodies are often "donated" to science — but it’s not always consensual

Elizabeth Hlavinka

Penile fillers are on the rise. But is enhancing one's manhood like this safe?