Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency

Bedbound patient facing delay feels 'buried alive'

Deborah Seymour says she has "lost everything" through her declining health.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Raw and unpasteurized milk must test for bird flu, USDA mandates

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a national mandate requiring raw and unpasteurized milk be tested for bird flu. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

Nurse makes pricey medical shirts for patients for free

A common clothing item for cancer patients is a port shirt, which allows for easy access to the patient's chest for chemotherapy treatment. But they can cost over $100. So, nurse Whitney Carpenter ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

A Northern Gaza Hospital Lacks Food and Water for Patients, Officials Say

The health ministry in Gaza said dozens of patients are at risk of death because the Indonesian Hospital does not have enough water and food to keep them alive.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Some ‘mystery disease’ patients in DRC have malaria, WHO says

UN health body says patients could have more than one disease as unidentified illness continues to cause alarm. Ten patients suffering from a mystery disease that has broken out in the Democratic ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Michigan DL Mason Graham, a likely first-round pick, declares for 2025 NFL Draft

Graham had seven tackles in Michigan's win over Ohio State.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10

An Augmented Reality Program Can Help Patients Overcome Parkinson’s Symptoms

Simple external cues, such as lines on the floor, can help Parkinson’s patients focus their efforts and overcome the difficulty of the symptoms. With augmented reality, those cues can be anywhere.

Wired - Dec. 10

France’s First Big #MeToo Case Goes to Trial

The actress Adèle Haenel has accused the director Christophe Ruggia of grooming and sexually assaulting her when she was 12. If found guilty, he faces up to a decade in prison.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Trump, Congress must fix the national emergency that Biden declared

President Biden's executive order declared the People's Republic of China's pursuit of cutting-edge technologies as a national emergency, and the Treasury Department's new outbound investment rules ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

Man arrested in 41-year-old cold case murder in Southern California

A 70-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with a 1983 murder in Southern California, police said.

NBC News - Dec. 9

USDA Will Begin Mandatory Milk Testing for Bird Flu

Bird flu has been seen in more than 500 dairy herds in California and 700 across the country.

Inc. - Dec. 8

Trump names several picks for State Department roles

President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

Trump says he'll act on the "first day" on some Jan. 6 cases

Trump said of the Jan. 6 defendants and convicts, "I'm going to be acting very quickly," he told NBC News' "Meet the Press."

CBS News - Dec. 8

Is Milk Safe? Your Questions About Bird Flu and Dairy, Answered

Federal officials will soon begin testing the country’s milk supply for the virus. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows

ABC News - Dec. 6

USDA issues order for raw milk samples nationwide to be tested for bird flu

Raw samples nationwide will now be collected and shared with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to test for bird flu, according to a new federal order issued Friday.

ABC News - Dec. 6

Agriculture Department to Require Testing of U.S. Milk Supply for Bird Flu Virus

New federal rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairy processors and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easily.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu

ABC News - Dec. 6

USDA orders testing of milk for bird flu

The national milk supply must be tested for bird flu under a federal order announced Friday by the U.S.

NBC News - Dec. 6

USDA requires bulk testing of raw milk supply for bird flu virus

The nation’s milk supply must be tested for the bird flu virus H5N1 under a new order announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The rules require unpasteurized milk samples ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

US agriculture officials mandate testing of milk supply for bird flu

USDA will test raw milk in attempt to stop spread of virus as more than 700 dairy herds infected since March. America’s national milk supply must be tested for the bird flu virus under a new ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Closely-watched international climate case in the Hague wraps up its first week of testimony

A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague ...

ABC News - Dec. 6

USDA orders national milk testing to monitor bird flu in dairy herds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.

CBS News - Dec. 6

World's oldest known wild bird lays her first egg in four years at age 74

The world's oldest known wild bird is hatching a plan to continue her legacy.

NBC News - Dec. 6

Northern California declares state of emergency after 7.0 earthquake

Northern California is reeling after a 7.0 earthquake struck offshore, prompting a state of emergency and a tsunami warning. Experts estimate 5 million people felt the earthquake.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Patients' families say reports on disgraced child surgeon a whitewash

Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".

BBC News - Dec. 6

Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full

NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.

BBC News - Dec. 5

How the Messy Process of Milking Cows Can Spread Bird Flu

On America’s large dairy farms, milking is a vast operation, and the potential for disease transmission is worrying, health experts say.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Elderly patient left unable to swallow after 52-hour A&E wait

Report highlights ‘shocking’ example of man left unable to swallow after waiting over two days mostly on a bed in a corridor without regular medication . An elderly man was left unable to swallow ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Louisiana state treasurer declares he'll challenge Cassidy for Senate

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming (R) will challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in the 2026 Louisiana Senate race, he announced Wednesday, after initially signaling last month he was likely to ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Bird Flu, Explained

We explore whether you should be worried.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

CU Anschutz Medical Campus' grant to help restore vision to blind patients

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received up to $46 million in a grant to help develop an innovative treatment to cure blindness.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus

A California farm has expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and has halted production

ABC News - Dec. 4

Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges

Lawrence Hecker, who was indicted last year on charges related to a sexual assault in the 1970s, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just before jury selection for his trial was set to begin.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

South Korean president declares emergency martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared an emergency martial law in the country, saying the country's opposition party is sympathizing with North Korea, controlling the parliament and ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

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