A single mutation in the H5N1 strain of avian influenza that is infecting cattle in the US could make it more likely to infect humans, according to a new scientific paper. The worrying finding has ...

What You Need To Know Health officials in Louisiana said Monday that an individual has died from the H5N1 bird flu It is the first human death related to the virus in the United States The patient ...

A bite or sting from an insect can be a concern, especially if you're not sure what's caused it or it leads to unexpected or worrying symptoms. Our guide matches photos of stings to the different ...

Scientists at the University of Maryland conducted a systematic review of scientific literature from 2004 to 2024 to assess ...

The current H5N1 outbreak began in 2022 and intensified throughout the Biden administration. By early 2025, the virus had affected over 130 million birds, including both wild and domestic populations.

The Health and Human Services Department under Kennedy took unprecedented steps to change how vaccines are evaluated, approved and recommended.