Week in Health: Bird Flu, Data Breach, Life Expectancy, and More

22/12/2024 3 min
Week in Health: Bird Flu, Data Breach, Life Expectancy, and More

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In this "Week in Health" segment, Fred Bodimer delves into key health topics making headlines. A severe H5N1 bird flu case in Louisiana raises concerns about a potential pandemic. A massive data breach at Ascension healthcare has compromised sensitive information of nearly 6 million people. U.S. life expectancy sees an increase to 78.5 years, thanks to declining death rates from major causes. Research challenges the effectiveness of Vitamin D and calcium supplements in preventing falls and fractures in seniors. Elevated levels of "forever chemicals" in smart watch wristbands spark safety recommendations.