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"Brazil's Flood Crisis: Rising Deaths, Displacement, and Disinformation"
1 year ago•Source: The Associated Press
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Microplastics Ubiquitous in Human and Dog Testicles, Study Finds
Scientists at the University of New Mexico have discovered microplastics in every testicle sample from both dogs and humans, raising concerns about male fertility. The study found that higher levels of PVC in canine tissue correlated with lower sperm counts, suggesting that microplastics could interfere with reproductive health. The findings highlight the pervasive presence of microplastics and the urgent need to address plastic pollution to protect future generations.
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"Penguins at Risk: Bird Flu Reaches Mainland Antarctica"
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"Experts Warn of Human Risk as 'Zombie Deer Disease' Surges Across the US"
Chronic wasting disease (CWD), also known as 'zombie deer disease', has been spreading across 32 US states and parts of Canada, causing concern among experts about its potential to affect humans. The disease, which is fatal to deer and related species, leads to symptoms such as confusion, drooling, and a lack of fear of humans. While there is no evidence of human infection, studies on non-human primates suggest a risk, prompting the World Health Organisation to recommend keeping prion diseases out of the human food chain. Authorities are implementing surveillance and policy changes to control the disease's spread.