Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Expert explains public health concerns on avian flu
The presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus in dairy cattle and milk has put public health experts on high alert.
May 15, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Source of sugar may be more important than amount when it comes to the development of obesity in children
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12–15 May) suggests that the source of sugar is more important than the amount of sugar when it comes to the development of obesity in children.
May 13, 2024
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Immunology
Skin patch improves treatment for pediatric milk allergies
Daily immunotherapy delivered via a dermal patch reduced the risk of reactions, including anaphylaxis, in children with an immunoglobulin E (IgE)–mediated cow's milk allergy, according to a recent clinical trial published ...
May 2, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Should you be worried about bird flu in your milk? Food safety expert explains the dangers of consuming raw dairy
Texas health officials last month confirmed a case of bird flu in a person. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that it has found evidence of the virus in commercially sold milk.
May 2, 2024
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Health
Avoid raw milk to cut risk of bird flu, officials urge
People drinking raw unpasteurized milk are at risk for potentially contracting bird flu, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned May 1.
May 2, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What you should know about bird flu—an infectious disease physician explains
In light of the United States Food and Drug Administration's announcement that bird flu has been discovered in cow's milk, board-certified infectious disease physician Carl Abraham, M.D., assistant professor at New York Institute ...
May 2, 2024
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Health
Pasteurized donor milk may lose essential hormones
Pre-term babies consuming donor breast milk may be missing out on important hormones, such as melatonin, which are crucial for healthy infant development according to La Trobe University research.
May 1, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US has found H5N1 flu virus in milk—here's why the risk to humans is likely low
Reports that the H5N1 virus has been found in raw and pasteurized milk in the United States have raised questions regarding the safety of H5N1-contaminated milk for human consumption. Although H5N1 influenza usually affects ...
Apr 30, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Nutritional interventions for moderate- to late-preterm infants show no effect
Routine nutrition interventions to support moderate- to late-preterm infants until full nutrition with mother's breast milk does not impact outcomes, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Apr 29, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pasteurized milk 'safe' from bird flu: US officials
Milk sold in US stores is "safe" from the bird flu because pasteurization effectively kills the disease, American health authorities said Friday, following spread of the infection among herds of cows.
Apr 27, 2024
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