Do we have a bird flu vaccine?
Chicken meat producers remain the most resistant to vaccines because of concerns they could harm meat exports, which totaled nearly...
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Texas measles outbreak hospitalizes 29, kills 2
A growing outbreak in West Texas has hospitalized 29 people, mostly young children. TEXAS, USA — Multiple measles outbreaks are...
Research examines why women live longer than men
Researchers looked at a number of factors that could contribute to the difference in the average lifespan between women and...
Does lip balm help?: What users need to know about chapped lips
Millions of Americans use lip balm every day, but does it actually work? Let’s connect the dots. CHARLOTTE, N.C. —...
Daylight saving time isn’t just inconvenient. It might be bad for your health
Health experts say the time change throws off our internal body clocks, triggering a negative reaction that may take weeks...
GOP budget proposal may slash Medicaid for low-income families
A new House Republican budget plan calls for $880 billion in spending cuts over the next decade. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA...
Red dye No. 3 is banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?
Health officials banned the artificial food color known as Red 3 from the U.S. food supply in January, citing a...
How power companies work to quickly get power restored
Think of the power grid like a puzzle — each piece has to fit just right to get your lights...
Difference between road brine and salt during winter weather
With better weather forecasts and proactive strategies, crews are keeping roads safer while saving more money. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When...
Bird flu hits dairy industry, prompts strain on consumer prices
As bird flu hits headlines, there are growing concerns over who is at risk and how to stay safe. Let's...