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Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits − food scientists and nutritionists explain why

Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim raw milk has superior health benefits over pasteurized milk. There is little evidence to support these claims, however, and the risk of serious illness is much greater.

The Conversation

Bird flu pandemic risk high as cow cases appear and officials warn of humans’ role

USDA report finds transmission likely happening when workers, cows, vehicles and equipment go to multiple farms

The Guardian - US

The biggest mysteries about bird flu

Whether H5N1 unleashes another pandemic is dependent on if we try to stop its spread now

Salon

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Bird flu detected at egg farm in Sydney’s Hawkesbury

Avian influenza virus identified as H7N8 strain – different from outbreaks of H7N3 and H7N9 first detected in Victoria a month ago

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Dutton unveils nuclear plan without costs; bird flu detected in NSW; and children dying from air pollution

The Coalition is proposing to build seven nuclear power plants and two small modular reactors

The Guardian - AU

Experts struggle to crack mystery new bird-flu outbreak

Australia does not do enough to protect its biosecurity, an expert has warned as authorities work overtime to contain the spread of bird flu in two states.

AAP

United States Urged To Improve Response To H5N1 Outbreaks

Learn about the challenges and responses to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in the U.S. compared to Finland's successful containment strategies.

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Bird flu is highly lethal to some animals, but not to others. Scientists wants to know why

Scientists are trying to determine why bird flu kills some animals quickly but leads to mild illnesses in others

The Independent UK

Top CDC officials warns US needs ‘more tests’ in face of bird flu fears

Agency principal deputy director wants more testing of farm workers who work in proximity to affected animals

The Guardian - US

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| COVID can protect against common cold, what happens when you eat a bird with bird flu, managing bloating and gas during summer, ayurvedic self-care practices and more

Welcome to the TOI Morning Health News Briefing! Each edition offers the latest wellness tips, nutritional advice, and updates on medical advancements. Our goal is to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle through informed choices and up-to-date information. Stay tuned for valuable insights and guidance on your health journey.

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Police investigate after pro-Palestinian slogans graffitied on Canberra war memorial – as it happened

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Ducks culled as flu hits sixth Victorian farm

Flocks of ducks will be disposed of after bird flu has been detected at a sixth Victorian farm which was already in quarantine.

The Times of India

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India, safety rules for home cooked food, what is water allergy, woman and sexual health, and more

The Conversation

How a little brown bird could sound the alarm on lead poisoning in Australian children

Recent public health threats such as COVID, and the current bird flu outbreak in Victoria, show we can’t separate human health from the natural environment. Our research examining the link between lead exposure in house sparrows and children is another sobering reminder of this shared health burden.

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The Conversation

An ounce of prevention: Now is the time to take action on H5N1 avian flu, because the stakes are enormous

Bird flu poses a massive threat, and the potential for a catastrophic new pandemic is imminent. We still have a chance to stop a possible humanitarian disaster, but only if we get to work urgently, carefully and aggressively.

Salon

For the GOP, raw milk is the new masking

Consuming raw milk could lead to the spread of bird flu. Republicans don't care

The Conversation

Coles has imposed limits on egg purchases – but is there actually a crisis?

Australians are no strangers to a supply crunch. During the pandemic and its aftermath, there were shortages of all kinds of products, from AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid to frozen chips.

The Times of India

4 yr old child in India tests positive for H9N2 bird flu, second such case in country, confirms WHO

As human cases of bird flu are being detected in several parts of the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed one such case in India.

Fortune

No one wants another pandemic—but bird flu has already flown the coop

The H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, is surging among mammals and proving itself very versatile at jumping from species to species.

The Independent UK

With 100M birds dead, poultry industry could serve as example as dairy farmers confront bird flu

As the U.S. dairy industry confronts an outbreak of bird flu, the egg industry serves as an example of how to slow the spread of the disease but also how difficult it can be to completely eradicate the problem

The Canberra Times

The egg purchase limit eggs-plained

Here's what you need to know about supermarket limits on eggs.

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