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The dreaded COVID summer surge has arrived. Here’s the latest on symptoms and treatment
It’s that time of year again, the season of road trips, pool parties, afternoon thunderstorms—and skyrocketing COVID-19 infections. The virus…
Chicken feet, a key Chinese dim sum menu item, is at risk because Brazil has stopped exporting chickens to China
They’re ubiquitous on dim sum restaurant menus, and a popular street food snack, but a surge in chicken feet prices…
President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild symptoms’ on campaign trail in Las Vegas
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general…
Avian influenza spreads to dairy herds in Michigan and Idaho, expert ‘wouldn’t be surprised if there are infections in cows in Europe too’
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been discovered in dairy herds in Michigan and Idaho, indicating the virus is spreading into new…
Avian flu devastates California’s ‘egg basket’ after spurring nearly 82 million slaughters nationwide: ‘There’s no way I can stop the wild birds’
Last month, Mike Weber got the news every poultry farmer fears: His chickens tested positive for avian flu. Following government rules,…
Will shutting the toilet lid when you flush really keep nasty microbes from leaving the bowl and spraying all over…