The HPAI H5N1 virus has spread globally, infecting birds, mammals, and some humans. Most human cases are mild.

Infectious disease experts say infection of 13-year-old in British Columbia could indicate virus is mutating to infect humans ...

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has confirm a cause of Avian Influenza in a backyard flock in Pocahontas County.

U.S. confirms its first severe avian flu case while China sees a rise in HMPV infections, particularly among children and ...

While many may believe the days of pandemics are behind us, a new bird flu epidemic could threaten that assumption, leading to more economic turbulence.

The general public, however, can continue using bird feeders, Hofmann said. Delaware bird feeders typically attract cardinals ...

As the seasonal flu picks up, there are even more opportunities for the bird flu to acquire mutations as the different influenza viruses mix.

U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to malignancies, including breast cancer. But to label them ...

Its purpose being to support pandemic preparedness for influenza and other infectious disease threats, this is the first award from BARDA – part of the US Department of Health and Human Services ...

PHOTOS: Former President Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100 President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died at the age of 100 in Plains, Georgia while in hospice care. Jimmy ...

H1N1 influenza A spread rapidly with alarming, early results. Health care professionals armed with a historical perspective and the latest treatment guidelines are best equipped to respond.