Flu-Linked Brain Swelling Is Rare in Kids, But It Can Be Fatal
A life-threatening condition involving out-of-control brain swelling can occur in kids who are battling the flu, but it’s extremely rare. A review of recent cases highlights the importance of quick diagnosis and aggressive treatment to saving the lives of kids with the condition, called influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE). “It is essential that doctors promptly… read on > read on >
You Might Inhale 68,000 Microplastics Per Day
THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 (HeathDay News) — Scientists say the average person may be inhaling microscopic, lung-penetrating plastic particles at a rate that’s 100 times what was previously assumed: 68,000 per day. “Everywhere we look, we find microplastics, even in the air we breathe inside our homes and cars,” said the French team who conducted… read on > read on >
Ground Beef Shipped to 5 States Recalled for Possible Metal Pieces
More than 1,000 pounds of frozen ground beef are being recalled after metal pieces were reportedly found in the product. The frozen, fully cooked beef was made by Ada Valley Meat Company and sent to food service locations and distributors in five states: California, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food… read on > read on >
Wisconsin Reports First West Nile Virus Case of the Year
Health officials have confirmed Wisconsin’s first human case of West Nile virus in 2025. The case was found in Barron County, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) said. Mosquitoes collected in both Milwaukee and Lafayette counties have also tested positive for the virus. “The first detections of West Nile virus this year are a… read on > read on >
Federal Judge Halts Plan to Defund Planned Parenthood Through Medicaid
Planned Parenthood clinics across the country will continue to receive Medicaid funding, at least for now. On Monday, a federal judge blocked a new federal rule that could have shut many of them down. The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston, replaces an earlier, more limited decision. The new order… read on > read on >
