CNN — A butcher died on Friday trying to slaughter a pig in Hong Kong, city police said. The 61-year-old butcher, who worked at the Sheung Shui slaughterhouse on the city’s northern outskirts near its border with mainland China, was knocked down by the struggling pig and injured by 40 centimeters of meat (15 inches). … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — In the largest DNA analysis of its kind, scientists have found evidence to suggest that historical plague pandemics, such as the Black Death, were not caused by newly evolved strains of bacteria, but … Read more
CNN — A difficult respiratory virus season in the United States appears to be easing as three major respiratory viruses that have hit the country in recent months are finally all trending down at the same time. A new dataset from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the number of emergency … Read more
CNN — Three grizzlies have been euthanized in Montana after falling ill and testing positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI), according to the state Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. These were the first documented cases of bird flu in a Montana grizzly bear and the first nationwide for this HPAI outbreak, … Read more
CNN — Vaccination rates for measles, polio, diphtheria and other diseases are falling among American children, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The immunization rate for required vaccines among kindergarten students has increased from 95% to approximately 94% in the 2020-21 school year. It has fallen further … Read more
CNN — When Covid-19 patients under the age of 5 also test positive for another respiratory virus, they tend to get sicker and develop more severe disease, a new study has found. Among hospitalized children under age 5, testing positive for Covid-19 and another respiratory virus at the same time is associated with about twice … Read more
CNN — When Covid-19 patients under the age of 5 also test positive for another respiratory virus, they tend to get sicker and develop more severe disease, a new study has found. Among hospitalized children under age 5, testing positive for Covid-19 and another respiratory virus at the same time is associated with about twice … Read more
CNN — A new strain of highly pathogenic bird flu – commonly known as bird flu – has killed about 1,600 snow geese in two separate regions of Colorado since November, according to state wildlife officials. Unlike previous strains of the disease in North America, this strain “causes widespread mortality in some species of wild … Read more
hong kong CNN — China’s economy grew just 3% in 2022, well below the government’s target, marking one of the worst performances in nearly half a century. Growth was heavily impacted by months of widespread Covid shutdowns and a historic downturn in the housing market. Still, the number is slightly above market expectations, with some … Read more
CNN — Pregnant women and their developing babies are at higher risk of serious consequences if they catch Covid-19, and now a large international study is helping to underscore just how devastating those risks can be. The study draws on data from 12 studies conducted in as many countries, including the United States. In total, … Read more
