Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is taking a toll on migrating sandhill cranes and other waterfowl as the deadly ...

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A study looking at whether veterinarians who work with cows have been unknowingly infected with H5N1 bird flu supports the idea that some human infections are being missed. The study, published ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that flu cases in the United States this season are at their highest levels since the 2009–2010 swine flu. For the first time, the death rate for ...

The Ohio Department of Health is reporting the state’s first probable human case of influenza A (H5), also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu.

Doctor visits for flu symptoms are at a 15-year high. Why is this flu season so bad? Doctors discuss flu trends, symptoms and ...

To reduce the odds of catching the flu and colds, experts say consider tried-and-true prevention methods like hand washing and mask wearing.

Nasal sprays can provide relief from flu symptoms by reducing nasal congestion and inflammation, making it easier to breathe.

An American Curl cat digs its claws into a scratching post. A small but growing number of house cats have gotten sick from ...

The winter flu season features two types of influenza. Here's what you need to know about them and how they differ.

Big dogs are having their day at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, where a bunch of massive breeds are being judged Tuesday.

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