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Health News Update: #567

Posting Date: 11/19/2005

Millions of chickens and other birds have succumbed to the H5N1 Avian flu. This week there were new cases of humans that have been affected by this virus and people are worried that it could become a pandemic. A veterinary epidemiologist will tell us how serious the threat really is.

Diet may make a difference for people with arthritis. A mineral found in certain foods might reduce the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee. We'll find out which foods are good sources for this trace element.

In addition to these stories we take your questions about prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, herbs and dietary supplements. Join the conversation at (888) 472-3366.

Guests:

Simon Shane, FRCVS, PhD, MBL, ACPV is an emeritus professor in epidemiology and community health in the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University. He is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University. Dr. Shane has consulted extensively on broiler and egg production in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Joanne Jordan, MD, MPH, UNC Health Care ; UNC School

of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology.

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