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5 facts about the bird flu you need to know

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-File Photo This article originally appeared in NewYork-Presbyterian’s Health Matters. By Amanda Torres  Manhattan Voice  January 7, 2025 NEW YORK - Recent outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry and dairy cows have drawn attention to the disease commonly known as bird flu. California declared a state of emergency after discovering the virus in 645 herds of dairy cattle. Bird flu typically spreads among wild birds and other animals like dairy cows and domestic poultry, but this year, more than 60 people across the United States have been infected. In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States when a person in Louisiana was hospitalized after being exposed to infected birds in backyard flocks.  California, Colorado, and Washington have also had confirmed human cases, and a person in Missouri was the first to be diagnosed with the bird flu without any known...

Guide to Understanding Eczema Triggers, Treatment

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A dermatologist answers questions about managing eczema, from the safety of topical steroids to the best type of moisturizer.  This story originally appeared in NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s Health Matters. By Dorothy Cucci  Manhattan Voice  December 12, 2024 Follow @x NEW YORK - Dry, flaky skin, itching, redness, and blisters. These are just a few of the nagging symptoms of eczema — a common skin condition that affects up to 30 percent of children and up to 10 percent of U.S. adults. People may see eczema appear as angry red patches or rashes in babies, and adults may experience itching or blisters that seem to come and go. While many experience this common chronic inflammatory skin condition, the cause of eczema is unknown, and eczema triggers (irritants or conditions that cause flare-ups) vary for each person. “While there isn’t a cure for eczema, there are certain lifestyle changes that can help you manage symptoms,” Dr. Shari Li...
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