News brief Today at 1:57 p.m. Mary Van Beusekom, MS Topics Chronic Wasting Disease The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has reported the first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Page County. The white-tailed doe was reported in July after showing clinical signs of the fatal neurodegenerative disease.
Study ties use of weedkiller to drug-resistant bacteria News brief Today at 4:07 p.m. Chris Dall, MA Topics Antimicrobial Stewardship New research from Argentina suggests a potential link between a commonly used herbicide and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In a study published this week in Frontiers in Microbiology, a team led by researchers from the University of Buenos Aires assessed ... News brief Today at 2:12 p.m.
ai news today november 2025, Stephanie Soucheray, MA Topics COVID-19 A new study from researchers at the University of South Australia reveals that wearable activity trackers, such as Apple Watches and Fitbits, show promise in detecting early signals of disease—particularly atrial fibrillation associated with stroke and COVID-19. News brief . Lisa Schnirring Topics Misc Emerging Topics The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recently issued an epidemiological alert for rising Oropouche virus infections, urging countries to step up surveillance amid spread to new areas, reports of the first deaths, and suspected maternal transmission. News brief . Chris Dall, MA Topics Salmonella Antimicrobial Stewardship An international team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Liverpool has received an award of £4.56 million (US $6.06 million) for a 5-year research program that will explore natural human protection against Salmonella.
ai news today november 2025, News brief . Stephanie Soucheray, MA Topics Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Minnesota has reported its first H5N1 detection in poultry since April, which involves a commercial turkey farm in Redwood County. The detection comes on the heels of similar outbreaks in South Dakota and North Dakota earlier this month. Avian flu H5N1 discussion - news/case lists links - 2022+ , 11:40 AM Tom Peacock @PeacockFlu Thread of avian influenza virus (AIV). First off a PSA - DO NOT touch, handle or attempt to treat suspected sick or dead birds yourself - particularly poultry, waterfowl (ducks, geese, etc) or seabirds. News brief .
Stephanie Soucheray, MA Topics West Nile The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health late last week confirmed the first West Nile Virus death of the year in a resident of San Fernando Valley, who was hospitalized and died from neurologic illness following a severe West Nile virus infection.
