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Forty-seven tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in south Vietnam due to the bird flu, state media said.
According to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), the mammals died at the private My Quynh safari park in Long An province and the Vuon Xoai zoo in Dong Nai, near Ho Chi Minh City.
According to test results from the National Centre for Animal Health Diagnosis, the animals died «because of H5N1 type A virus,» VNA said.
The report noted that no zoo staff members were in close contact with the animals that contracted the disease.
FIRST CASE OF HUMAN BIRD FLU DIAGNOSED WITHOUT EXPOSURE TO INFECTED ANIMALS, CDC SAYS
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have said that there has been an increase in outbreaks among mammals caused by influenza viruses, including avian influenza A (H5).
In the U.S., a patient in Missouri was diagnosed with bird flu in September.
The patient, who had underlying medical conditions, was successfull..

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Gardening could help aging adults stay sharp later in life, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland found that tending to gardens at an older age is associated with «small but detectable cognitive benefits.»
The long-term study tracked participants who shared details of their lifestyles and completed «frequent assessments» of their thinking skills up to age 90.
ELLEN DEGENERES HAS OSTEOPOROSIS: HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE PAINFUL BONE CONDITION
The «Lothian Birth Cohort 1921» study followed people who were born in the Edinburgh area, starting at age 11. The participants regularly took an intelligence test known as the Scottish Mental Survey of 1932.
Hundreds of participants sat for the same exam at age 79.
Out of 467 participants, 31% had never gardened, while 43% gardened regularly.
The results revealed that the 280 who gardened frequently or occasionally showed «greater lifetime i..

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has brought severe flooding to the southeast.
With excess water in the home, there’s an increased risk of mold growth, which can lead to serious health risks.
Mold in your home can look like multicolored spots and can smell musty, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
FOLLOW THESE STEPS IF YOU'VE FOUND BLACK MOLD IN YOUR HOME TO KEEP YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE
Mold can cause a variety of symptoms, such as stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, burning eyes and skin rash.
In an appearance on «Fox & Friends,» Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel noted that wet walls can lead to mold that might not always be visible.
Siegel called out two «very serious molds» that he’s most worried about: black mold and aspergillus.
20 WORST PLACES TO LIVE IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA, PER MAJOR HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Black mold can appear as black or dark green splotches, Siegel detailed.
Aspergillus is invasive and can cause asp..

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has brought severe flooding to the southeast.
With excess water in the home, there’s an increased risk of mold growth, which can lead to serious health risks.
As Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida, experts are once again issuing warnings about the dangers of mold exposure.
HURRICANE EFFECTS POSE ‘TREMENDOUS’ HEALTH HAZARDS FOR AMERICANS, DOCTOR WARNS
Mold in your home can look like multicolored spots and can smell musty, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In an appearance on «Fox & Friends,» Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel noted that wet walls can lead to mold that might not always be visible.
Siegel called out two «very serious molds» that he’s most worried about: black mold and aspergillus.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS IF YOU'VE FOUND BLACK MOLD IN YOUR HOME TO KEEP YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE
Black mold can appear as black or dark green splotches, Siegel detailed.
Aspergillus is invasive and can cause ..

While some cancers are driven by genetics, studies have shown that up to half of all cases are caused by behavioral risk factors — which means they’re preventable.
Doctors recommend some common lifestyle changes to prevent cancer, such as not smoking, eating nutritious foods, wearing sun protection and limiting exposure to carcinogens — but each person’s means of reducing risk can look different.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have compiled four specific, research-backed strategies for reducing risk.
BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSES SPIKING AMONG WOMEN UNDER 50, NEW REPORT REVEALS
Procrastination is one of the top reasons for missed cancer screenings, research has shown.
For example, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Black individuals in the U.S., but many do not get the recommended screenings.
A study by Dr. Adjoa Anyane-Yeboa, a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), found that «self-reported procrastination» was the primary reason for the s..

Although breast cancer deaths have been declining for decades in the U.S., diagnoses have been on the uptick among women 50 and younger.
That's according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) — Breast Cancer Statistics, 2024.
The good news is that since 1989, breast cancer mortality has declined overall by 44% — but diagnoses of the disease have been rising by 1% each year between 2012 and 2021.
BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS MAY DECLINE FOR WOMEN WHO RECEIVE FALSE-POSITIVE TEST RESULTS, SAYS STUDY
The biggest spike was seen among women younger than 50 (1.4% per year) and Asian-American/Pacific-Islander women (up to 2.7% per year), the report revealed.
The findings were published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
«Although the breast cancer death rate has declined by 44% thanks to advances in early detection and treatment, the continued increase in breast cancer incidence may slow progress in the future,» lead author Angela Giaquinto, associate scientist in cancer..

While some foods are considered healthy and nourishing, they might not always be optimal for weight loss.
Registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein spoke with Fox News Digital in an interview about certain foods that could stunt health and fitness goals.
«There’s definitely a big difference between healthy and healthy for weight loss,» the Los Angeles-based expert said. «This is something that I see so many people struggle with.»
LEAN, MEAN PROTEIN: HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU BE EATING? NUTRITIONIST REVEALS ANSWERS
It's possible to eat healthy foods yet still pack on pounds, she noted, «which is not healthy for your overall body, especially if you have weight to lose.»
Here are six surprising foods that might not help you lose weight.
While granola is a classic topping for healthy snacks like yogurt and smoothie bowls, Muhlstein likened it to a «crushed-up cookie.»
«People look at it as super healthy, but those oats are usually being tossed with nut butters, oils, maple syrup, ho..

Advertisements and social media often suggest that vitamin supplements are important for optimal health — but are they really essential for everyone?
«Vitamins have become a multi-billion-dollar industry, with shelves full of supplements promising better health, more energy and a longer life,» Andrea Soares, a registered dietitian from Top Nutrition Coaching in Miami, Florida, told Fox News Digital.
Just over 57% of American adults took dietary supplements between 2017 and 2020, with multivitamins and minerals being the most popular, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
DAILY MULTIVITAMINS MIGHT NOT HELP YOU LIVE LONGER, STUDY FINDS
But what does this mean for you? Fox News Digital spoke to the experts to find out.
Vitamins are nutrients that are essential for the body to function normally, according to Jennifer Messer, president of the New Hampshire Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a registered dietitian in New Hampshire.
«We c..

Longtime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announced last week that she has been diagnosed with osteoporosis, as well as OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
During her final Netflix special «For Your Consideration,» DeGeneres, 66, opened up about her triple diagnosis, noting that she took a bone density test recommended by her doctor and learned she had «full-on osteoporosis.»
«I don’t even know how I’m standing up right now. I’m like a human sandcastle. I could disintegrate in the shower,» she told the audience.
ELLEN DEGENERES REVEALS 3 HEALTH DIAGNOSES AFTER ‘EXCRUCIATING PAIN’: ‘I COULD DISINTEGRATE IN THE SHOWER’
DeGeneres went on to admit that «it's hard to be honest about aging and seem cool.»
«I had excruciating pain one day and I thought I tore a ligament or something, and I got an MRI, and they said, ‘No, it’s just arthritis.’ I said, ‘How did I get that?’ And he said, ‘Oh it just happens at your age,'» she said.
Dr..