Why sick minks are reigniting worries about bird flu
A recent bird flu outbreak at a mink farm has reignited worries about the virus spreading more broadly to people.
Ecology
Feb 18, 2023
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News tagged with world health organization
EPA moves to restore rule on mercury from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday reaffirmed the basis for a rule that requires "significant reductions" in mercury and other harmful pollutants from power plants, reversing a move late in former President Donald ...
Environment
Feb 18, 2023
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Turkey quake Europe's worst natural disaster in 'a century': WHO
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that last week's massive earthquake, the epicentre of which was in Turkey, constituted the "worst natural disaster" in 100 years in its Europe region.
Earth Sciences
Feb 14, 2023
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Study reveals how drug resistant bacteria secrete toxins, suggesting targets to reduce virulence
Antimicrobial resistance represents one of the top 10 global public health threats according to the World Health Organization, and scientists have been scrambling to find new tools to cure the most deadly drug-resistant infections.
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 13, 2023
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Experts sound alarm on 'exploitative' baby formula industry
Baby milk formula companies are exploiting parents' emotions and manipulating scientific information and policymakers to generate sales at the expense of the health and rights of families, women, and children, argue an international ...
Social Sciences
Feb 10, 2023
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WHO urges vigilance but no alarm over bird flu
The World Health Organization called Wednesday for vigilance after the recent detection of bird flu in mammals, but tried to calm fears that large-scale human outbreaks could be looming.
Veterinary medicine
Feb 8, 2023
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New research tool tackles deadly mosquito-borne diseases
For most people living in Canada, mosquitoes are nothing more than a summertime nuisance, intruding on nights at the cottage and evenings around the campfire. But for millions of people around the world, particularly in the ...
Biotechnology
Feb 8, 2023
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Antibiotic innovation helps fight against superbugs
RMIT scientists have created a new type of antibiotic that can be rapidly re-engineered to avoid resistance by dangerous superbugs.
Biochemistry
Feb 7, 2023
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Shark bites tied for 10-year low in 2022 but spiked in regional hotspots
The number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide decreased last year, tying with 2020 for the fewest number of reported incidents in the last 10 years. According to the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File, ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 6, 2023
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What animal kills the most humans? Here's the unexpected predator and how to protect yourself
Between frightening movies like "Jaws" and tales about deadly animal encounters, some fear the wild animal kingdom because of potential danger.
Plants & Animals
Feb 2, 2023
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