Health News Roundup: Bird flu infects Arkansas poultry as US cases rise; E-cigarette use by US high school students falls in 2023 -survey and more

The outbreak is set to expand export restrictions on U.S. poultry in major producing states as buyers limit purchases from infected areas. E-cigarette use by US high school students falls in 2023 -survey E-cigarette use among U.S. high school students dropped significantly this year to 10% from 14%, according to a government survey on Thursday, even as the potentially addictive nicotine devices remained the most used tobacco product among teens and children.

Following is a summary of current health news briefs.

Bird flu infects Arkansas poultry as US cases rise

Arkansas, a major U.S. chicken producer, has reported its first outbreak of lethal avian flu in a commercial poultry flock in a year, as the nation sees an uptick in cases. The outbreak is set to expand export restrictions on U.S. poultry in major producing states as buyers limit purchases from infected areas.

E-cigarette use by US high school students falls in 2023 -survey

E-cigarette use among U.S. high school students dropped significantly this year to 10% from 14%, according to a government survey on Thursday, even as the potentially addictive nicotine devices remained the most used tobacco product among teens and children. The 2023 school-based survey, conducted between March and June, was the first clear sign of a drop in the use of vapes and other e-cigarettes by students, typically aged 14-18 years old, since the COVID-19 pandemic when year-over-year comparisons were difficult.

Cardinal lifts FY profit outlook again on strong sales of specialty drugs

Drug distributor Cardinal Health on Friday raised its full-year earnings forecast for the second time in nearly three months, betting on strong demand for specialty medicines. Cardinal's shares rose about 4% in premarket trading after the company also reported quarterly profit above Wall Street estimates like its rivals Cencora and McKesson.

The Jordan Company seeks to buy medical equipment maker Tidi -sources

Buyout firm The Jordan Company has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire medical equipment maker Tidi Products from Roundtable Healthcare Partners for at least $900 million, people familiar with the matter said. There is no certainty the discussions will lead to the sale of the Neenah, Wisconsin-based company, the sources said, requesting anonymity to discuss confidential matters.