Author: Dr. David Lowemann

First US Deadly H7N9 Bird Flu Outbreak Since 2017

The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and caused egg prices to hit record highs. The spread of avian influenza,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on March 17, 2025

Aged Raw Milk Cheese May Harbor Bird Flu Virus

There’s a new reason to steer clear of raw cheese: New research shows it can harbor the infectious bird flu virus for months. “There is a risk of infection,” lead study author Dr. Diego Diel, an associate professor at Cornell University, told CNN. “It obviously depends on… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on March 17, 2025

The Health Benefits of Cabbage, and a Guinness

On St. Patrick’s Day, many people make a pot of traditional corned beef and cabbage, which became a staple in the 19th century for Irish Americans because it’s a tasty and inexpensive dish. But the lowly – and still affordable cabbage – is surprisingly a nutritional… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on March 17, 2025