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Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred.

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Avian influenza detected in backyard bird flock in Utah

Associated Press Apr 19, 2022

A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials in the coronavirus pandemic.

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Florida judge overturns national mask mandate for planes and public transit

Associated Press Apr 18, 2022

Psilocybin — The therapeutic use of so-called magic mushrooms and other psychedelic drugs is making inroads in several U.S. states, including some with conservative leaders, as new research points to their therapeutic value and military veterans who have used them to treat post-traumatic stress disorder become advocates.

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‘Magic mushrooms’ for therapy? Vets help sway conservatives

Associated Press Apr 18, 2022

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At the newly created Utah Fetal Center, doctors performed surgery on the fetus to address the anomaly between 24-25 weeks of gestation. The fetal spine then was able to heal as part of its natural development. A month after her surgery Keyworth needed an emergency c-section and gave birth to her daughter Abigail, who is now 11 months old.

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First Mom and Baby to Undergo In-Utero Fetal Surgery in Utah reunited with Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital

TownLift Apr 13, 2022

The Salt Lake City International Airport.

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CDC to extend travel mask requirement for 2 weeks

Associated Press Apr 13, 2022

Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City.

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Study says Utah was the best state at handling the pandemic

Parker Malatesta Apr 11, 2022

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13 Intermountain Hospitals Earn National 2022 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader Designation

TownLift Apr 1, 2022

Cone snails collected from the Solomon Islands.

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Fast acting snails helping further insulin research at University of Utah

TownLift Apr 1, 2022

When the end of the COVID pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for U.S. health care.

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COVID pandemic’s end may bring turbulence for US health care

Associated Press Mar 31, 2022

Installing a government-sponsored hand sanitizer dispenser on Park City's Main Street in May 2020.

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Summit County Covid public health emergency will officially end Friday

Parker Malatesta Mar 31, 2022

Inside a High Valley Transit Micro vehicle.

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Utah joins other states in challenging CDC transit mask rule

Associated Press Mar 29, 2022

The Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19.

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FDA OKs another Pfizer, Moderna COVID booster for 50 and up

Associated Press Mar 29, 2022

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