Raw Pet Food Recalled After Bird Flu Sickens, Then Kills Two Cats

Two indoor cats in Oregon were euthanized after contracting bird flu, leading to a recall of raw pet food sold in both Oregon and Washington, health officials have announced.

The cats were from separate households and had consumed the same Wild Coast Raw Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula before falling ill.

Testing confirmed pathog...

Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults

Protein shakes and pre-workout mixes are popular among gym-goers, but they might signal a deeper issue for some young adults.

A study published Feb. 19 in the journal PLOS Mental Health linked use of multiple muscle-building supplements to muscle dysmorphia, a body image disorder focused on obsessing over muscle size and lean...

Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds

The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a new study from the Czech Republic.

Government veterinarians made the discovery while investigating a mysterious outbreak at a highly secured chicken farm last February.

The farm had strict biosecurity measures -- filter...

Should Your Teen Receive Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments?

Social media often tempts teenagers with non-surgical ways to improve their appearance, such as laser hair removal, skin and teeth whitening, chemical peels, botox, and face and lip fillers.

And a new poll finds that a substantial number of parents are ready to support their teen’s pursuit of beauty through a trip to a med spa.

U.S. Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage

U.S. hospitals could face a bed shortage as early as 2032, with occupancy remaining elevated even as the country recovers from the COVID pandemic, a new study suggests.

Average hospital occupancy following the pandemic has been about 75%, researchers found, dividing the average daily number of patients by the number of staffed hospital bed...

Unexplained Stroke Risk Doubled Among Young Smokers

Smoking more than doubles the risk of unexplained strokes among younger adults, a new study warns.

And heavy smoking is even worse, with stroke risk more than quadrupled among adults who smoke more than a pack of cigarettes every day for 20 years compared to people who don’t smoke, researchers found.

“Our finding...