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Boissevain Ordered to Fog for Mosquitoes Amid West Nile Update

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Two Manitoba communities face mandatory public health intervention as provincial officials order targeted spraying for adult mosquitoes to combat rising West Nile virus risks. According to Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care, the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton and the community of Morden must initiate localized insecticide applications using DeltaGard 20EW following surveillance data that confirmed high … Read more

Researchers Use AI Model Evo to Design Functional Viral Genomes

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Cartoon image of a virus perched on the surface of a cell, in the process of inserting its genetic material into the cell

Researchers at the Arc Institute have used the AI model Evo to design brand-new viral genomes that successfully kill bacteria in laboratory settings. The milestone demonstrates that genome language models can learn evolutionary design principles, opening new paths for phage therapy and synthetic biology. Scientists are moving past simply reading genetic code and are beginning … Read more

Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads to 27 States: What You Need to Know

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More than 3,100 cases of the drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungus Candida auris have been reported across 27 states this year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nationwide total through the week ending July 25 runs nearly in line with the 3,348 infections tracked during the same period last … Read more

Secondhand Smoke Causes Fragmented Sleep in Children

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Children exposed to secondhand smoke face a 67% higher arousal index than unexposed peers, according to a prospective study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers evaluated 30 children aged 1 to 12 years referred for suspected sleep-disordered breathing, utilizing overnight polysomnography and urinary cotinine testing to measure the physiological impact of environmental tobacco smoke on pediatric … Read more

Israel Reports First West Nile Fever Death of 2026

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Israel has recorded its first West Nile fever death of the year after a 70-year-old man died from the virus following hospitalization for complications, according to a joint statement released Thursday by the Israeli health and environmental protection ministries. The patient developed symptoms in mid-July, bringing the total number of diagnosed infections in the country … Read more

FDA Approves mFlusiva as First mRNA Influenza Vaccine for Older Adults

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The Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. (AP

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved mFlusiva on Wednesday, marking the country’s first messenger RNA influenza vaccine. Developed by Moderna, the shot is authorized for adults aged 50 and older and is slated to be available for the fall vaccination season. The authorization introduces a prominent alternative to traditional egg- and cell-based flu shots, … Read more

Congo Monitors 200 Boat Passengers Following Ebola-Like Death

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Congolese health authorities monitored passengers on a boat stationed near Kinshasa after a traveler died with symptoms matching the Ebola virus, according to the Associated Press. The outbreak in Congo, declared the fastest in history in terms of transmission, has reached 4,000 confirmed cases and over 1,800 deaths, according to Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of … Read more

New Montreal HIV Screening Method for Liver Fibrosis

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Researchers at the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal have developed a new method for screening liver fibrosis among HIV patients that is more effective than commonly used tests, according to a study published in the Hepatology journal. Liver fibrosis involves the build-up of scar tissue in the liver, which can lead to permanent damage … Read more

Why Truckers Are Turning Long Phone Calls into a Mental Health Trend

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Commercial truck drivers navigating American highways increasingly rely on continuous phone conversations to manage the profound isolation of long-haul routes, even as state regulations and employer monitoring technologies tighten around the industry, according to interviews and reports compiled by CalMatters. The Mental Health Toll of Long-Haul Trucking Operating an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle for hours on … Read more

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