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Erika Edwards

Erika Edwards is a health and medical news writer and reporter for NBC News and "TODAY."

Erika Edwards is a health and medical news writer and reporter for NBC News and "TODAY."


Latest from Erika Edwards

Second human case of bird flu linked to dairy cows found in Michigan

A second person in the U.S. has been infected with bird flu linked to dairy cows, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Wednesday.

Could fluoride in pregnancy affect kids' development? A study suggests a link

New research suggests that exposure to fluoride during pregnancy could be linked to behavioral issues in children.

New menopause drugs treat hot flashes, but women may face insurance hurdles

New drugs to treat debilitating menopause symptoms — namely hot flashes — are finally on the market or are in development.
11d ago

Bird flu virus possibly found in a handful of wastewater sites, CDC says

There’s no solid evidence that bird flu is spreading among people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday amid an outbreak of the virus in dairy cows.
15d ago

Farmers will now get paid to test their dairy cows for bird flu

Federal health authorities on Friday pledged nearly $200 million in an attempt to control the spread of bird flu among dairy cows.
18d ago

Medical freedom vs. public health: Should fluoride be in our drinking water?

As misinformation campaigns increasingly target fluoride in water, prompting communities to reverse mandates, dentists are enraged. Parents feel caught in the middle.
23d ago

Dairy worker with bird flu never developed respiratory symptoms, only pinkeye

Details of the bird flu infection in a Texas dairy worker were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
24d ago

Pregnancy-related deaths are dropping. Here's why doctors aren't satisfied.

The number of women dying while pregnant is returning to pre-pandemic levels following a worrisome 2021 spike, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.
25d ago

Cottage cheese and sour cream are safe amid bird flu outbreak, FDA says

Is dairy safe to eat? New FDA tests find that pasteurization is effective against the bird flu virus for milk, cottage cheese and sour cream. The virus has spread to 36 dairy herds in nine states.
29d ago

Bird flu cases are likely being missed in dairy workers, experts say

Are cases of bird flu being missed in dairy workers? Experts say it's likely that there are some cases going unreported. Protecting dairy workers should be a top priority.
31d ago

USDA orders dairy cows to be tested for bird flu if moved across state lines

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday issued a federal order that any dairy cows being transported from one farm to another across state lines should be tested for bird flu.