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November 17—Nearly two million U.S. turkeys have died from bird flu in recent months. As Thanksgiving approaches, how vulnerable are turkeys to ongoing H5N1 outbreaks? Senior reporter Meghan Bartels has the answers. Plus, new research suggests that Epstein-Barr virus, which causes “mono,” might also cause lupus. And a man with the tick-borne meat allergy, alpha-gal syndrome, died after eating a burger. More news below.

Lauren J. Young, Associate Health Editor

 
TOP STORIES
Are Turkeys at Risk of Bird Flu This Thanksgiving?

Nearly two million U.S. turkeys have died from bird flu in recent months. An agricultural economist explains what ongoing outbreaks could mean for Thanksgiving meals

‘Mono’ Virus May Also Cause Lupus

Early findings indicate that Epstein-Barr Virus may also cause the autoimmune disease lupus

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Man With Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Dies after Eating Burger

Lone star tick bites are the most common cause of alpha-gal syndrome, which causes severe allergic reactions to red meat

How mRNA Vaccines Could Transform Cancer Treatment

From COVID shots to cancer therapy, mRNA is changing medicine.

FDA Strips Health Risk Warnings from Menopause Hormone Therapy

In a reversal, the Food and Drug Administration has removed black box warnings on hormone replacement therapies for menopause

Canada Just Lost Its Measles-Free Status. The U.S. Could Soon Follow

Canada lost its official measles elimination status after a year of continuous transmission

Global Study Reveals Best Cities for Walking and Cycling

Data from 11,587 cities show that, rain or shine, some places are just better for bikes and pedestrians

The Global Burden of Type 1 Diabetes Is Not Shared Equally

People with this autoimmune disease face much shorter life expectancies in lower-income nations.

 
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  • A new study finds that eating ultraprocessed foods may raise the odds of developing early-age colorectal cancer. | CNN
 
FROM THE ARCHIVE
Red Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bite Is Spreading—And Nearly Half of Doctors Don’t Know about It

The bite of the lone star tick can cause an allergy to red meat, as well as to dairy and some medications

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