In 1918, a strain of influenza known as Spanish flu caused a global pandemic, spreading rapidly and killing indiscriminately. Young, old, sick and otherwise-healthy people all became infected — at ...

Researchers at Texas Biomed have identified nine mutations in a strain of bird flu found in a person in Texas. Bad news: This ...

Actor Francisco San Martin, best known for his work in daytime drama, including “Days of Our Lives,” was found dead in his home. He was 39. The Los Angeles County medical examiner has ruled San Martin ...

1:14 First bird flu death reported in the U.S. A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his beloved pets healthy ...

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife have been on the front lines, doing what they can to prevent the spread of the avian flu. Dead snow geese have recently been collected from ...

No matter where you look up the meaning of the word “plague”, it’s never a good thing. It can be confusing, because as a verb, plague means “to cause continual distress”, yet as a noun ...

Human infections with bird flu viruses are rare, and they're usually what scientists call dead-end infections because they don't typically transmit from person to person. You may have heard of ...

Texas officials confirmed Wednesday that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or bird flu) has been detected in Austin-Travis County after tests were performed on dead birds discovered in North ...

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Austin Public Health said Wednesday afternoon that a local veterinary lab examined dead birds found in north Austin and detected bird flu, according to a press release.

MATHER — Wildlife officials confirmed that the swans found dead at Mather Regional Park in Sacramento County in November were infected with bird flu. This latest announcement comes after a month ...