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The first human case of H5N1, more commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu, has been confirmed in Los Angeles County in California, in connection with an adult who was exposed to livestock.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.
While this is the first human case in the county, the public health department said the overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low, adding that there is currently no evidence of person-to-person spread of the virus.
Still, those who are in close contact with the infected person, as well as other workers at the worksite, are being monitored for symptoms and have been offered testing, antiviral prophylaxis and personal protective equipment.
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The case is part of an ongoing investigation which involves the county public health department, the Califo..

An 8-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of his choking friend in the elementary school cafeteria.
Thomas Conley, a second-grade student at Porter Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona, noticed that his friend was choking on a grape and sprang into action, according to local reports.
Conley immediately performed the Heimlich maneuver — also known as abdominal thrusts — on Isaiah Rodriguez, which dislodged the grape.
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Mesa Public Schools commended Conley on social media after the heroic moment, which occurred on Nov. 14.
«Thanks to Thomas’ quick thinking, Isaiah was able to breathe normally again. Thank you, Thomas, for your courage and for being a true hero!»
Candice Conley, Thomas’ mother, spoke with Fox News Digital about his son’s life-saving actions.
«We are so proud of him,» she said. «Thomas is very quick-thinking and active — and he's just a really good friend.»
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At the beginning of 2024, the American Cancer Society predicted that 2,001,140 new cancer cases and 611,720 cancer deaths would occur in the United States.
Now, as the year draws to a close, experts are looking back and reflecting on the discoveries and advances that have been made in the field of cancer treatment and prevention.
Fox News Digital spoke with four oncologists from the Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, about the most notable accomplishments of 2024 and what they see on the horizon for 2025.
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See the answers and questions below.
A: In the field of lymphomas, we see growing momentum for therapies that use the patient's own immune system to fight their cancer, such as CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies.
These are treatments that are now being studied and are making an impact earlier in the disease course, including one now being studied as the very first treatment a patient might rece..

Travel is a big part of the holiday season, with statistics showing that more than 119 million Americans plan to embark on some type of journey between Christmas and New Year's.
Unfortunately, traveling also increases the risk of getting sick — but there are steps you can take to increase your chances of staying healthy while away from home.
«When you're traveling, when you're on the road, there's a lot of risk of stress and disorientation,» Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News senior medical analyst, told Fox News Digital.
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«You're not in your usual habitat, and that can make people disoriented, upset, anxious or even sleep-deprived, especially when changing time zones.»
Siegel shared some of his top tips for preventing illness during holiday travel.
Staying hydrated has been shown to boost the immune system and protect against illness.
Water is always best, b..

Rubbing beef fat on your face is one of the newest skincare fads.
Beef tallow is currently trending on social media as an alternative to traditional skincare products.
The simple-ingredient balms are made from the fat surrounding the kidneys of cows and processed into a butter that can be used as a moisturizer.
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While many might turn up their noses to using an animal-based product on the face, natural skincare company Hearth and Homestead in Virginia sold out of its tallow balm product on Black Friday.
Lily Wilmoth, the company's founder and president, spoke with Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview about the skyrocketing demand for beef tallow.
«It’s bigger than ever,» she said. «The biggest product for us has always been our tallow-based skincare products.»
Wilmoth revealed that her tallow balm is made from 100% grass-fed beef suet, or the fat that encases a cow's kidney, which is sour..

For those who are feeling «stuck» or overwhelmed while striving for work-life balance, some experts recommend adopting a «pendulum lifestyle.»
Coined by Dr. Jeffrey Karp, Ph.D, a professor of biomedical engineering at Brigham & Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School in Boston, the pendulum lifestyle is defined as a «concept that acknowledges life's natural ebb and flow, and empowers you to thrive amidst the swings.»
«Rarely are we in balance … it’s just unrealistic and an anxiety-inducing expectation,» the doctor told Fox News Digital in an interview.
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Seeing the world as a pendulum fosters a more compassionate mindset and alleviates the pressure to be perfect, Karp said.
With this approach, people can take small steps to «swing the pendulum,» enabling them to feel more emotionally, mentally and physically «balanced» during the day, according to the expert.
This could also empower..

While eggs haven’t historically been considered a «health food,» the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now classifies them as a «healthy, nutrient-dense» food, according to a new proposed rule.
The update is the result of changes in nutrition science and dietary recommendations, according to the agency.
The FDA’s «healthy» designation for food labeling purposes has been in use since the early 1990s.
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«Healthy diets are made up of a variety of food groups and nutrients, and the ‘healthy’ claim can help consumers identify those foods that are the foundation of healthy dietary patterns,» the agency stated in its guidance.
«On behalf of America’s egg farmers, we are thrilled to see the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announce that eggs meet the updated definition of ‘healthy,’» said Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, in a statement sent to Fox News Dig..

Vitamin D, a nutrient known for promoting bone health, might not be effective in protecting all seniors from injury.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a draft recommendation this week advising against the use of vitamin D for preventing falls and fractures in postmenopausal women and men over 60 years old.
A panel of 16 medical experts reviewed the benefits of taking vitamin D with or without calcium supplements for individuals who live independently.
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The USPSTF concluded that these supplements offer no «net benefit» for the prevention of falls and fractures based on evidence that vitamin D and calcium don’t lower the risk for generally healthy individuals without other deficiencies or medical conditions.
Vitamin D is a nutrient that is essential for building and maintaining healthy bones, according to Mayo Clinic.
«That's because your body can only absorb calcium,..

The holiday season can be a stressful time for everyone — but particularly for those living with dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones.
Statistics show that an estimated 6.7 million people over 65 in the U.S. have Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia.
Meanwhile, nearly 90% of U.S. adults report experiencing stress during the holiday season, according to the American Psychological Association.
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«The holiday season can be confusing and overwhelming for those living with dementia, as well as a stressful time for their family caregivers who care for them every day,» said Jessica Corona-Irwin, an Ohio-based registered nurse and certified dementia practitioner at Remo Health, a virtual dementia care company.
«One reason for this is that the holiday season often involves changes in daily routines,» she told Fox News Digital. «People living with dementia often need to ..

An Alabama woman has successfully received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health.
This was the seventh pig organ transplant completed by NYU Langone surgeons.
Towana Looney, 53, miraculously walked out of the hospital just a few days following the procedure.
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In an NYU Langone press conference, Looney expressed feeling «overjoyed» and «blessed to have received this gift – a second chance at life.»
«I want to give courage to those out there on dialysis,» she said.
Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst and NYU Langone clinical professor of medicine, joined «America Reports» on Wednesday to share how this should bring hope for the future of transplant medicine.
«We have a great shortage of body organs,» he said. «And even if we get people to donate, we’re still going to have a big shortage … so we’ve got to do something.»
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