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Irish Examiner
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
The Mick Clifford Podcast: John Whyte on fighting disaster in Gaza
It's a long way from the disadvantaged enclave of Rialto in Dublin's inner city to the rubble and humanitarian devastation of Gaza, but John Whyte has seen both. Before joining the UNRWA refugee agency, John oversaw the regeneration of Fatima Mansions that is considered a template of how to tackle disadvantage in this country. Today, as senior deputy director of UNRWA his brief is to alleviate the catastrophe that Gaza is now turning into. During a recent visit home, John spoke to the podcast. Listen below: Read More The Mick Clifford Podcast: Cliona Foley on whether gyms are suitably welcoming to women
Fox News
15-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Is coloring Easter eggs safe amid bird flu outbreaks?
Coloring eggs for Easter is a longstanding holiday tradition – but is it safe as bird flu outbreaks continue across the U.S.? Experts, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have warned consumers to ensure that eggs and poultry products are fully cooked before eating. Some even suggest staying away from runny eggs, including WebMD Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Whyte, who shared his thoughts on egg safety in a recent on-camera interview with Fox News Digital. (See the video at the top of the article.) Since coloring Easter eggs requires the eggs to be hard-boiled, Whyte confirmed that there shouldn't be any bird flu-related risk. "We are hearing a lot about bird flu … and there have been more cases in the last few weeks, but I wouldn't get overly concerned," he said. "You definitely want to cook poultry, and you definitely want to make sure you cook eggs, typically at an internal temperature of about 165 degrees, but you don't want to be eating runny eggs right now." Whyte said he's more concerned about current egg availability, as egg shortages continue and prices remain high. "There are a lot of shortages of eggs, but coloring eggs is not going to expose you to bird flu," he said. "I wouldn't be concerned at all about coloring eggs." "We're not hearing about any cases of bird flu from people who eat cooked poultry and cooked eggs." The physician added that the only individuals who should be cautious are those who handle live poultry that could be infected with avian flu. For more Health articles, visit Anna Wald, MD, head of the Allergy and Infectious Diseases Division and professor of medicine at the University of Washington, confirmed that store-bought and "properly cooked" eggs are safe to eat. "Raw milk, however, is not safe," she previously told Fox News Digital. "The deaths in farm cats from avian flu have been associated with raw milk consumption from infected cows. Pasteurized milk is safe." The CDC's web page on food safety and bird flu notes that eating uncooked or under-cooked poultry or beef, or drinking raw milk, can "make you sick." Cooking poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit will kill bacteria and viruses like bird flu, according to the CDC. The agency suggests separating uncooked poultry from cooked foods and cooking all poultry and poultry products (including eggs) "all the way" before eating. "While there is no evidence that anyone in the United States has gotten infected with avian influenza A viruses after eating properly handled and cooked poultry products, uncooked poultry and other poultry products (like blood) could have been the source of a small number of avian influenza A virus infections in people in Southeast Asia," the CDC warned.
Fox News
02-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
3 food swaps to make right now for better health and nutrition, says doctor
Getting into the groove of living a healthy lifestyle — from consistent exercise to a balanced diet — can sometimes feel like a heavy lift. Dr. John Whyte, WebMD chief medical officer in New York, recently spoke with Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview about the power of proper nutrition for healthy living. "Food really is medicine," he said. "It's as powerful as a prescription drug. It impacts every system of your body." Knowing what to eat and which diets to try can get "easily overwhelming," Whyte acknowledged. The expert recommended starting with the following simple steps to get into a healthy routine. Besides coffee or tea in the morning for caffeine and other benefits, Whyte suggested replacing every other beverage with water. "We drink so many calories through sugary and sweetened beverages," he said. Especially as the weather warms, indulgent drinks like sweetened lemonade or iced tea might taste delicious but have "a lot of calories," the doctor cautioned. "You really want to replace those calorie-rich liquids with water," he said. "That's going to help you lose weight, and it's going to keep your blood sugar under control." When deciding what to have for meals throughout the week, Whyte recommended replacing meat with fish at least one day per week. Only 20% of people eat fish once a week, although the health benefits are major, according to the doctor. "Replacing meat with fish — automatically it's going to be fewer calories," he said. "It's going to have many more nutrients and minerals that your body needs. It's going to help with antioxidants, which are a good thing." For those who might not enjoy eating fish, Whyte encouraged giving it a try, as there are a variety of "healthy fish" that can be cooked in different ways. For more Health articles, visit "It really is a superfood, and that's an easy step that people can take," he said. Weight gain can often occur due to "mindless" snacking, which often involves unhealthy options, according to Whyte. "You buy foods that you're trying to avoid, so we have to stop doing that," he said. The doctor suggested swapping out common snacks like chips and cookies for healthier choices like sliced vegetables and hummus. "Try to focus on some unsalted mixed nuts," he recommended. "Prepare those healthy snacks so you have them." Another key step to healthy eating is preparation, Whyte added. "When you're hungry, you eat what's available," he said. "So, if you have more healthy options at home, you're more likely to eat them." As the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has the nation re-evaluating what people are consuming, Whyte agreed that there are "lots of things that we need to be doing in order to make food healthier." "There's so much food that we consume that's processed and, even more concerning, ultraprocessed," he said. "It often seems to be more convenient. It's cheaper, it lasts longer," he went on. "And sometimes, I'm concerned about how long some of these foods last. What's in them that's allowing them to stay in your pantry for a couple of years?" As an example, Whyte referenced "blue zones," areas of the world where people live to be 100 and have a low incidence of dementia and heart disease. Residents in blue zones eat a primarily plant-based, whole-foods diet, he noted. "Food really is medicine. It's as powerful as a prescription drug." "They're not eating a lot of processed cookies, meats or snacks," he said. "And that's where I think we need to have this important discussion as to how we have more healthy food. How do we make it more available? How do we make it economical for people?" To decipher whether food is healthy or not, Whyte encouraged people to check food labels and note how many ingredients are unrecognizable. "We need to move to this concept [of] more whole foods, foods that are less processed," he said. "That's going to make us healthier."
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kansas announces measles outbreak with 10 cases reported
Kansas has joined nearly 20 other U.S. states in reporting rising measles cases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported 10 cases of measles throughout Grant, Morton and Stevens counties as of March 21. All 10 cases were identified in children aged 0 to 17. Nine of these kids were unvaccinated. More States Now Reporting Measles Cases: See Where Outbreaks Have Spread One individual was confirmed as under-vaccinated, having only received one of the two MMR vaccine doses. Read On The Fox News App No hospitalizations or deaths have been reported in the state. KDHE noted that additional cases are "likely to occur" in the outbreak area and surrounding counties due to measles being "highly contagious," especially for those who are unvaccinated. Measles infections have continued to spread across the U.S., as the CDC marked 378 total cases in 2025 on March 21. Numbers are still climbing in West Texas, where the largest outbreak currently has 327 confirmed cases as of March 25. Fly Safely Amid Measles Outbreak With These Important Travel Tips Most cases nationwide have occurred in school-aged children who are unvaccinated. KDHE advised healthcare providers to look out for patients with "febrile rash illness" and other symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes and a rash on the face and body. Healthcare professionals should also be on "high alert" for patients who've recently traveled internationally, or to U.S. locations where outbreaks have occurred, have frequent contact with unvaccinated individuals, or are unvaccinated themselves. KDHE instructed suspected and infected patients to isolate themselves at home for four days following the start of a measles rash. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter "Persons that are susceptible to measles and exposed should be excluded from working in an adult care home, correctional facility, or health care facility and attending or working in a school, childcare facility, or adult day care for 21 days following the last exposure," the health department noted. For more Health articles, visit To prevent measles, KDHE recommends two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for adults and children, especially for residents of affected counties. In a recent on-camera interview with Fox News Digital in New York City, Dr. John Whyte, WebMD chief medical officer and practicing physician, emphasized that measles is "one of the most contagious respiratory viruses." "Measles is much more contagious than COVID," he said. "It's a factor of several times more contagious." One infected person can impact about 10 to 15 other people, according to Whyte. There are multiple ways to protect yourself from infection, the doctor noted, including being aware of your surroundings and wearing a mask in areas in which cases have been detected. Whyte also recommended "good handwashing" after touching surfaces, as well as keeping surfaces clean, since virus droplets can stick and spread when contact is made. Fox News Digital reached out to KDHE for article source: Kansas announces measles outbreak with 10 cases reported
Fox News
26-03-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Kansas announces measles outbreak with 10 cases reported
Kansas has joined nearly 20 other U.S. states in reporting rising measles cases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported 10 cases of measles throughout Grant, Morton and Stevens counties as of March 21. All 10 cases were identified in children aged 0 to 17. Nine of these kids were unvaccinated. One individual was confirmed as under-vaccinated, having only received one of the two MMR vaccine doses. No hospitalizations or deaths have been reported in the state. KDHE noted that additional cases are "likely to occur" in the outbreak area and surrounding counties due to measles being "highly contagious," especially for those who are unvaccinated. Measles infections have continued to spread across the U.S., as the CDC marked 378 total cases in 2025 on March 21. Numbers are still climbing in West Texas, where the largest outbreak currently has 327 confirmed cases as of March 25. Most cases nationwide have occurred in school-aged children who are unvaccinated. KDHE advised healthcare providers to look out for patients with "febrile rash illness" and other symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes and a rash on the face and body. Healthcare professionals should also be on "high alert" for patients who've recently traveled internationally, or to U.S. locations where outbreaks have occurred, have frequent contact with unvaccinated individuals, or are unvaccinated themselves. KDHE instructed suspected and infected patients to isolate themselves at home for four days following the start of a measles rash. "Persons that are susceptible to measles and exposed should be excluded from working in an adult care home, correctional facility, or health care facility and attending or working in a school, childcare facility, or adult day care for 21 days following the last exposure," the health department noted. For more Health articles, visit To prevent measles, KDHE recommends two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for adults and children, especially for residents of affected counties. In a recent on-camera interview with Fox News Digital in New York City, Dr. John Whyte, WebMD chief medical officer and practicing physician, emphasized that measles is "one of the most contagious respiratory viruses." "Measles is much more contagious than COVID," he said. "It's a factor of several times more contagious." One infected person can impact about 10 to 15 other people, according to Whyte. There are multiple ways to protect yourself from infection, the doctor noted, including being aware of your surroundings and wearing a mask in areas where cases have been detected. Whyte also recommended "good handwashing" after touching surfaces, as well as keeping surfaces clean, since virus droplets can stick and spread when contact is made. Fox News Digital reached out to KDHE for comment.
