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Another Michigan dairy worker has bird flu, the third US case this year

Another Michigan dairy worker has bird flu, the third US case this year

Another Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu, the third human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows, health officials said Thursday. The dairy worker reported a cough, congestion, sore throat and watery eyes.
Pandemic preparedness vaccine factory not opening until 2027: Sanofi

Pandemic preparedness vaccine factory not opening until 2027: Sanofi

OTTAWA — A massive new Toronto vaccine factory, tasked with making flu shots and preparing for the next pandemic, won't start producing shots until 2027 — as much as a year later than the company initially envisioned when the plant was first announce
Guillain-Barre syndrome 'more common than expected' with RSV vaccine in older people, CDC reiterates

Guillain-Barre syndrome 'more common than expected' with RSV vaccine in older people, CDC reiterates

NEW YORK (AP) — Reports of a rare nervous system disorder were “more common than expected” in older U.S.
UFC set to debut new fighter gloves designed to minimize eye pokes

UFC set to debut new fighter gloves designed to minimize eye pokes

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — UFC is set to unveil a new glove designed in large part to stunt eye pokes that often render fighters unable to continue, the first major change of the protective equipment in more than a decade.
Medline recalls 1.5 million adult bed rails following 2 reports of entrapment deaths

Medline recalls 1.5 million adult bed rails following 2 reports of entrapment deaths

NEW YORK (AP) — Medical supply company Medline Industries is recalling some 1.5 million portable adult bed rails across the U.S. and Canada, following two reports of entrapment deaths associated with the products.
Lab-grown meat isn't on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it

Lab-grown meat isn't on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it

Lab-grown meat is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants. If some lawmakers have their way, it never will be.
B.C. government to pay for COVID-19 drug Paxlovid after feds drop coverage

B.C. government to pay for COVID-19 drug Paxlovid after feds drop coverage

VICTORIA — British Columbia will cover the cost of an antiviral drug aimed at treating mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 as the federal government ends its coverage. A statement from B.C.
Health issues force Canadian boxer to withdraw from Olympic qualifier in Bangkok

Health issues force Canadian boxer to withdraw from Olympic qualifier in Bangkok

BANGKOK — Canadian boxer Marie Al-Ahmadieh has withdrawn from a last-ditch Olympic qualifier due to "unforeseen health-related issues," according to Boxing Canada.
Charges reduced against 3 facing prosecution in man's death during admission to psychiatric hosptial

Charges reduced against 3 facing prosecution in man's death during admission to psychiatric hosptial

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Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

A Texas Democratic lawmaker who broke with her party by supporting a ban on gender-affirming care for minors was ousted in a primary runoff that galvanized LGBTQ+ groups nationwide who then campaigned for her opponent in the race for the south Housto
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