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Bird Flu Has Made a Comeback, Driving up Prices for Holiday Turkeys
By Yuko Sato Your Health

Bird Flu Has Made a Comeback, Driving up Prices for Holiday Turkeys

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread through chicken and turkey flocks in 46 states since it was first detected in Indiana on Feb. 8, 2022. The outbreak is also taking a heavy toll in Canada and Europe. Better known as bird flu, avian influenza is a family of highly contagious viruses that […]

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What Is Inflammation? Two Immunologists Explain How the Body Responds to Everything From Stings to Vaccination and Why It Sometimes Goes Wrong
By Prakash Nagarkatti and Mitzi Nagarkatti Your Health

What Is Inflammation? Two Immunologists Explain How the Body Responds to Everything From Stings to Vaccination and Why It Sometimes Goes Wrong

When your body fights off an infection, you develop a fever. If you have arthritis, your joints will hurt. If a bee stings your hand, your hand will swell up and become stiff. These are all manifestations of inflammation occurring in the body. We are two immunologists who study how the immune system reacts during […]

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Colonoscopy Is Still the Most Recommended Screening for Colorectal Cancer, Despite Conflicting Headlines and Flawed Interpretations of a New Study
By Franklin G. Berger Your Health

Colonoscopy Is Still the Most Recommended Screening for Colorectal Cancer, Despite Conflicting Headlines and Flawed Interpretations of a New Study

A recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into question the efficacy of colonoscopy, a proven and widely utilized strategy for the screening and prevention of colorectal cancer. News headlines were striking: “Disappointing results on colonoscopy benefits”; “New study suggests benefits of colonoscopies may be overestimated”; “In gold-standard trial, invitation to […]

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What to Know About Cold Weather and Anxiety
By Olivia DiPede Your Health

What to Know About Cold Weather and Anxiety

The change in seasons and lead-up to the holidays can be an exciting time of the year, but it can also come with some negative effects. Luckily there are many coping mechanisms that can help us ease into the season and keep our mental health strong. Follow along as we break down the connection between cold weather and anxiety, and how to cope with the change of seasons.

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