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How H5N1 Bird Flu Affects Baby Development During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Seibert BA; Parish MA; Talukdar SN; Zhang T; Liu JA; Chaulagain S; Sachithanandham J; Hernandez O; Schneider C; Coughlan L; Bowman AS; Webby RJ; Harkema JR; Pekosz A; Klein SL

Scientists are studying a type of bird flu called H5N1 that can be very dangerous for pregnant women. They used mice to see how the virus spreads and found that it can even reach the baby mice before they are born, and it can affect them after they are born too. This research helps us learn more about how the virus works and how we might treat it.

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How Wildfire and Non-Wildfire Air Pollution Affect Heart and Lung-Related Hospital Visits in 20 US States

Zhang M; Castro E; Qiu M; Danesh Yazdi M; Li B; Wright RJ; Schwartz JD; O Wright R; Wei Y

Wildfire smoke is an important source of air pollution that can make people sick. The study shows that smoke from wildfires is more dangerous to people's hearts and lungs than regular air pollution. People living in cities and communities with fewer resources get sick at higher rates.

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