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Is there a bird flu vaccine? Experts discuss progress amid ‘alarming' outbreak
A vaccine for poultry was just approved. Will we need a bird flu vaccine for humans, too?
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Bald eagle found in northwest suburbs may have died from bird flu, expert says
A bald eagle was found dead from suspected bird flu in recent days in a forested area of the northwest suburbs, another signal of how serious the disease has gotten for wild creatures as well as farm animals.
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Judge blocks Trump attempt to cap medical research spending after states sue
Over 20 states are suing the Trump administration over planned cuts to funding at medical and public health research institutions nationwide.
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NH man becomes 2nd person known to be living with a pig kidney
Mass General Brigham has announced the successful completion of another gene-edited pig kidney transplant, the first of a three-person pilot study.
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Chicago father with irregular heart rhythm finally diagnosed, treated using ‘revolutionary' cardio wearable
After years of stress tests and EKGs that yielded no results, Andrew Kohlenberg says he feels validated and relieved.
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Chicago father with irregular heart rhythm finally diagnosed: ‘Very validating'
After years of stress tests and EKGs that yielded no results, Andrew Kohlenberg says he feels validated and relieved. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Officials warn residents not to touch dead birds in Chicago amid bird flu outbreak
Officials urged residents of the Chicago area not to touch — or let their pets touch — dead or sick birds as a bird flu outbreak sickens and kills many across the region.
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Why hundreds of ducks were found on Chicago beaches
Hundreds of dead ducks have been spotted at Chicago beaches, likely the result of bird flu and warmer temperatures over the weekend. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Experts reveal why so many dead birds are washing up on Lake Michigan's shore
Over the weekend and early Monday morning, a large number of dead birds were seen washed up on numerous beaches along Lake Michigan in Chicago.
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Hundreds of birds found dead from suspected bird flu along Lake Michigan
Hundreds of red-breasted mergansers have been found either dead or sick over the past few days along Lake Michigan in Chicago and into the northern suburbs.
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RFK Jr. on the defensive over vaccine views as key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long record of doubting the safety of childhood vaccinations persisted as a flash point for him Thursday in a confirmation hearing.
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Bird flu Illinois: Latest cases and what you should know as virus spreads
A number of bird flu cases have been reported in the Chicago area in recent weeks, leading to many questions about how quickly the virus is spreading and how worried residents should be.
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National Nurses United hold protest amid rise in AI use in healthcare
National Nurses United held a protest Thursday calling for staffing levels to be maintained as the use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry continues to rise. NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds
The risk of developing dementia may be much higher than previously thought, a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine has found.
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California man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu
A California man says his two cats died and a third was hospitalized after he fed them raw milk recalled for bird flu risk.
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Is U.S. prepared for escalating bird flu cases? Experts sound alarm on issue
After the first reported bird flu-related fatality in the United States, local experts are urging officials and healthcare providers to take a closer look at preparations related to the virus.
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Bird Flu updates: What to know as US reports first death
Amid a “concerning” new mutation in bird flu that may indicate the virus could begin to more easily infect humans, what are the symptoms to watch for and how worried should you be?
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5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries.
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Why norovirus is so hard to kill: Here's how to protect yourself from ‘the perfect pathogen'
The common stomach bug is highly contagious, spreads on surfaces and through the air, and people can catch it every year.
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Federal officials warn of bird flu mutations
Earlier this month, health officials confirmed the first known severe illness in the U.S.